PORT OF BUKA
Buka Port (above) is a part of the bustling, peaceful town of Buka on Buka Island in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. It became the capital of the province during the Bougainville civil war. The former, was Arawa which was destroyed in 1990 as tensions reached a critical level in a civil uprising.
General Port Information
Location | Latitude: 05° 26.0'S Longitude: 154° 40.04'E |
Chart No. | AUS 643 |
Regional Port | Rabaul |
Time Zone | Local time is 10 hours ahead of GMT |
Radio Communication | Call "Buka Port Control" on VHF 16/12 |
Customs | Not Port of entry |
Pilotage | Pilotage is not compulsory. Pilot available at 48 hours’ notice from Port Moresby. |
Tugs | None Available |
Bunkers | Fuel: Diesel available by road tanker. Fresh Water available by road tanker. |
Wharf Facilities
Crane
There are no wharf mounted cranes, however, mobile cranes are available in port 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 165sq.m. Open storage approx. 4,803sq.m.
Waste Disposal
Waste disposal facility is not available. Arrangement for disposal can be done with shipping agents and the Buka Town Authority.
BULK HANDILING, RO-RO, TANKER, LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), PASSENGER HANDLING, HEAVY LIFT, BUNKER PROVIDER, WATER PROVIDER, SLIP, SHIP REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE and STEVEDORE PROVIDER.
The above mentioned facilities are not available. For further clarification and advise of the mentioned facilities must be sought from the Executive Manager (Operations) or the respective Port Manager prior to conducting any shipments.
Port Security (24 hrs)
Buka Port is open for business based on shore cargo or shipping movement/activities. Currently there are three in-port shipping agents that represent the interest of the ship owners or shipping principles.
Technical Information - Wharves
Berth | Length | Width | Water Depth (below LAT) | Deck Height (Above LAT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Overseas (Main Wharf) | 31m | 5.2m | 3.6m | 2.2m |
Berth 2 (Small Ships) | 15m | 3.0m | 0.5m | 0.2m |
Coastal Wharf | 2.6m | 0.2m | ||
Barge Ramp | 2.0m | 0.2m |
Permissible Loadings
Berth | Distributed Tons per sqm | Road Vehicle | Road Vehicle | Road Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Truck | Semi-trailer | Forklift | ||
Berth 1 | 0.58 | T6 | - | F2.5 |
Coastal Wharf | T9 | - | F3 |
Pilotage
Pilotage Authority
PNG Ports Corporation Limited. Pilotage is not compulsory.
Pilot available at 48 hours’ notice from Port Moresby.
Boarding Station
Lat: 5⁰23.6’S. Long: 154⁰42.7’E. Rohm Pt Bearing 275 Tx 2.45M.
Or Bad Weather
Lat: 5⁰23.6’S. Long: 154⁰42.7’E. Rohm Pt Bearing 275 Tx 2.45M.
Communication Arrangements
Call “Buka Port Control" on VHF 16/12.
Tug, Towage, Barges and Mooring Gangs
Privately owned and operated at some ports under licenses issued by the PNG Ports Corporation Limited. Arrangements can be made with Private Operators through respective shipping agents.
Contact Information
PNG Ports Corporation Limited
P. O. Box 31
Buka, Autonomous Region of Bougainville
Papua New Guinea
Telephone:+675 973 9927
Facsimile:+675 973 9774
Email: enquiries@pngports.com.pg
Official | Office |
|---|---|
Business Manager | +675 973 9927 |
Pilot (Marine) | N/A |
Customs (Collector) | +675 973 9477 |
Health Officer | +675 7940 3246 |
Quarantine | +675 973 9822 |
Fire | N/A |
Police | +675 973 9733 |
Ambulance | +675 973 9709 |
Emergency | 000 |
Buka Port Layout
