Pursuant to Section 2 of the Habour’s Act Chapter 240, the Minister has declared ports in the country for the purpose of the act and Regulation. There are 22 declared ports in the country to which 16 are operated by PNG Ports Corporation. The port manager manages these declared ports in the country hence all activities within the declared would require a permit from the permit or license from the Port Manager.

• Aitape
  Alotau
  Basamuk
  Buka
  Daru
  Kavieng
  Kerema
  Kinim
  Kieta
  Kimbe
  Kupiano
  Lae
  Lihir
  Lorengau
  Misima
  Madang
  Oro bay
  Port Moresby
  Rabaul
  Siassi
  Vanimo
  Wewak