The Port of Oro Bay (above) also known as Dyke Ackland Bay, is where the wharf lies. Historically, it was the site of a U.S. advanced base during World War II. A staging area for Allied ships, a liberty ship wharf at the southern end of the bay, installations along the shore, and anti-aircraft gun batteries in the surrounding hills

GENERAL PORT INFORMATION

PILOTAGE

Pilotage is not compulsory. Pilot is available at 48 hours’ notice from Port Moresby or Lae

TUGS

None available

BUNKERS

Available by road tankers supplied by Islands Petroleum.

PORT SECURITY (24/7)

Oro Bay Port is an ISPS compliant port and properties within the fenced port area is guarded by a contracted security company under supervision of port's security personnel (Shift Security Supervisors).

WASTE DISPOSAL

Arrangements for disposal can be done with the Shipping Agent and National Agriculture and Quarantine Inspection Authority (NAQIA).

STORAGE AREA

Under cover storage 740sq.m.

Open storage 4,650sq.m.

BUNKER PROVIDER

Suppliers: Islands Petroleum.

WATER PROVIDER

Main water supplier into Port facility is from Water PNG Limited. Is available upon request through the Business Manager.

WHARF TECHNICAL INFORMATION

PERMISSIBLE LOADINGS

PILOTAGE SERVICE

Pilotage is not compulsory. Pilot is available at 48 hours’ notice from Port Moresby or Lae

PILOTAGE BOARDING ARRANGEMENTS

Boarding speed limit: 3-4 Knots with two main ropes or pilot combinations. Port Control or pilot to instruct vessel.

COMMUNICATION ARRAGEMENTS

Radio Call "Oro Bay Port Control" on VHF Channel 16/12.

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

Oro Bay Port has mobile cranes available capable of lifting up to 20 tonne containers. Shippers are advised though to confirm this before shipping heavier loads. Prior advice and approval must be sought from the PNGPCL.

SLIPWAY, SHIP REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

A dry dock facility is in operation at Motukea (Port Moresby) by Curtain Brothers (PNG) Ltd.

ANCHORAGE LOCATION (IN COORDINATES)

Latitude: 08° 50.0’S / Longitude: 148° 30.00’E

Chart No: AUS 520/385.

BULK HANDLING, RO-RO, TANKER, LNG (LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS). PASSENGER HANDLING AND HEAVY LIFT

These are not available. Approval must be sought from the PNGPCL Management through the Business Manager and Chief Operations Officer prior to any shipment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

ORO BAY PORT LAYOUT