PORT OF KIETA
The Port of Kieta (above) is located on the eastern coast of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea, near the township of Arawa. It has few inhabitants now, and is known mainly for its transport connections (wharf and airfield).
GENERAL PORT INFORMATION
Location | Latitude: 06° 13.27'S Longitude: 155° 38.25’E |
Chart No. | AUS 683 |
Regional Port | Rabaul |
Time Zone | Local time is 10 hours ahead of GMT. |
Radio Communication | "Call "Kieta Port Control" on VHF 12/16 |
Customs & NAQIA | Port of entry |
PILOTAGE
Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot are available at 48 hours’ notice from Rabaul.
TUGS
None Available.
BUNKERS
Not Available
PORT SECURITY (24/7)
Available.
WASTE DISPOSAL
No waste disposal facility is available. Arrangement for disposal can also be done with the Shipping Agents and Department of Health (Quarantine Section)
STORAGE AREA
Under cover storage 2780sq.m. / Open storage 14,200sq.m
BUNKER PROVIDER
Diesel available by road tanker at Berths 1 by Mobil Oil (PNG).
WATER PROVIDER
Freshwater is supplied only when there is a surplus.
WHARF TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Berth | Length | Width | Water depth (below LAT) | Deck height (above LAT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Berth 1 (Overseas) | 124.5m | 10.9m | 7.5m | 3.0m |
Berth 2 (Coastal Wharf) | 68.4m | 11.0m | 4.8m | 3.0m |
Berth 3 (Feeder) | 69m | 10.0 | 4.8 | 2.3 |
Barge Ramp | Width 12m Grade 1 in 8 |
PERMISSIBLE LOADINGS
Berth | Distributed Tons per sq. | Road Vehicle | Road Vehicle | Road Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Truck | Semi-trailer | Forklift | ||
Berth 1 (New) | 3.30 | T17 | ST28 | F20 |
Old Berth | 2.44 | T9 | - | F7 |
Berth 2 & 3 | 1.46 | T9 | - | F7 |
PILOTAGE SERVICE
Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot available at 48 hours’ notice from Rabaul.
PILOTAGE BOARDING STATION
Not Applicable
COMMUNICATION ARRAGEMENTS
Radio Call "Kieta Port Control" on VHF Channel 12/16
TUG, TOWAGE, MOORING GANGS SERVICES
Privately owned and operated under license issued by the PNG Ports Corporation Limited. Arrangements can be made with Private Operators through the respective Shipping Agents.
WHARF CRANES
There are no wharf mounted cranes, however, Nikana Stevedoring Ltd mobile crane is available and capable of lifting up to twenty (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.
SLIPWAY, SHIP REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
A new dry dock facility is in operation at Motukea (Port Moresby) by Curtain Brothers (PNG) Ltd.
RO-RO, TANKER, LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), PASSENGER HANDLING, HEAVY LIFT, WATER PROVIDER 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.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Official | Office |
Business Manager | +675 308 4200 / 7895 7829 |
Pilot (Marine) | +675 308 4200 |
Customs (Collector) | +675 973 9477 / 7357 3817 |
Health Officer | +675 7010 8270 |
Quarantine Officer | +675 7342 2382 |
Fire | |
Police | +675 7313 0659 |
Ambulance | |
Emergency | 000 |
Kieta Port Layout
