Wewak Port

Location

Latitude:

02° 41.09'S

Longitude:

141° 17.84'E

Chart No.

AUS 389

Regional Port:

Wewak

Radio Communication

Call "Madang Port Control" on VHF
12/16. Listening watch maintained on
normal working hours and when ships are expected during non working hours.

Customs & NAQIA

Port of entry

Tugs:

Privately owned and operated under
license issued by the PNG Harbours
Board

Customs:

Port of entry

Pilotage:

Pilotage is not compulsory. Pilot available at 48 hours notice from Madang/Lae

Bunkers:

Fuel: Diesel available by road tanker at Berths 1-3 by Inter Oil. Mobil Mooring Buoy is stilll existing (not in use). Water is supplied on request by the Port Authority.

Wharf Facilities

The Port has:

1.       Passenger Terminal

2.       Transit Shed: 2,220sq.m.

3.       Barge Ramp at Coastal berth

The main wharf at Wewak has two approach arms
and is connected to the shore by a 500m long
causeway. Berthing Dolphins have been constructed
at each end of the wharf to strengthen fendering
system for the large vessels calling at the Port.

Stevedore Provider
Sepik Coastal Agency
Telephone: 456 2930/ 456 2343
PO Box 118, Wewak

Crane
There are no wharf mounted, however, mobile are available capable of lifting up to 20 tonne containers. Shippers are advised though to check this before shipping heavier loads. Prior advice and approval must be sought from the relevant Port Authority.

Storage Area
Under cover storage 2,220sq.m.
Open storage 11,500sq.m.

Bunker Provider
Diesel available by road tanker at berths 1 –3 and by pipe line at Berth 4.

Water Provider
Water is supplied on request by the Port Authority.

BULK HANDLING, WATER PROVIDER, RO-RO, TANKER, SLIPWAY, SHIP REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE, LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), PASSENGER HANDLING, HEAVY LIFT AND STEVEDORE PROVIDER.
The above mentioned facilities are not available. For further clarification - advice on the mentioned facilities must be obtained from the Executive Manager (Operations) or the respective Port Manager prior to any shipment.