The Port of Motukea (above) lies on the South Western coast of Papua New Guinea (PNG). It is the Second biggest port in PNG and serves the National Capital District, Central and Gulf province

GENERAL PORT INFORMATION

PILOTAGE

Is Compulsory, there are pilotage companies providing pilotages services within the Harbour.

(PNG Ports Pilots, Niugini Pilots, Bismark Pilots, Papua Pilots

TUGS

Pacific Towing.

BUNKERS

Fuel is available by road.

PORT SECURITY (24/7).

Available.

WASTE DISPOSAL

Waste disposal facility is not available. Certain waste/garbage is allowed outside Port via authorized dealers.

Arrangement can be done with licensed Shipping Agents. Seek approval from the Port Manager.

STORAGE AREA

Motukea costal area = 2.26Ha

BUNKER PROVIDER

Suppliers: Inter Oil Products Ltd and Islands Petroleum Ltd.

WATER PROVIDER

Water is provided on request by PNGPCL Facility Operator at Berth.

WHARF TECHNICAL INFORMATION

PERMISSIBLE LOADINGS

PILOTAGE SERVICE

Pilotage is non-compulsory. Pilotage is provided upon request. Refer to NMSA for list of Pilot Service Providers.

PILOTAGE BOARDING STATION.

Latitude: 09° 31.95’S

Longitude: 143° 39.5’E

COMMUNICATION ARRAGEMENTS

Radio Call "Motukea 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

Cranes are available at both the domestic and international wharf. Shippers are advised to check this before shipping heavier loads. Prior advice and approval must be sought from the PNG Ports Motukea Business Manager.

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

The Port allow shipping agent to station their Hopper to handles Bulk wheat and grain at the Costal Berth 1 & 2. Also, Pneumatic cement unloader is stations at Berth 1 & 2 for bulk cement discharge.

Berths 2 & 1 both can accommodate for Ro-Ro vessels.

NIL Tanker facility, however only Road Tanker / Tanker: Road Tanker

Both berths 1 & 2 can accommodate Passenger vessels.

None available, however berth 4 (MIT 4) can handle heavy cargoes.

STEVEDORING

1. MOTUKEA INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL (MIT)
   - ICTSI Terminal Operator provides 24 hours stevedoring operations with spreaders, forklift and a shore to ship with MHC for extra heavy lift.
   - Cranes: MHC Crane up to 150 tones capacity in use now with the ships crane.

2. MOTUKEA COSTAL BERTHS
   - Consort MUL & Port Services Stevedoring provides 24 hour stevedoring operations with spreaders, forklifts, lifting and rigging gear with Harbour Crane.
   - Cranes: Use of ship to shore crane at the moment.
   - Permissible Loadings: 10.0 tones, Long term / 5.0 tones short term.

CONTACT INFORMATION

MOTUKEA PORT LAYOUT