Rabaul Port is situated north of Simpson Harbour, Latitude: 03° 35.0'S Longitude: 152° 10.36'E. Rabaul port occupies defined precincts in and adjacent to the East New Britain provincial town which is also known as the “Pearl of the Pacific”, Rabaul. Rabaul port is also the tourist hub and fish port of Papua New Guinea.

The port waters of Rabaul port covers an area of more than 100 square kilometers which includes the Blanche Bay. Within the Rabaul port there are two berths which caters for overseas and coastal vessels. Rabaul port container terminal caters for coastal and international trade. This berths also specialize in motor vehicle and dry cargoes including copra as well as handling bulk liquids from diesel oil to petrochemical products.

The ports importance to Rabaul is evident as the provincial and national government relies on sea transport for more than 95 per cent of its trade. The Rabaul port handles a large range of manufactured goods, containerized shipments, fresh vegetables, cocoa, balsa, fish exports, palm oil exports and log exports. The port activity also direct or indirectly provides employment opportunities for the local land owners as well as other national within the town of Rabaul.

GENERAL PORT INFORMATION

WHARF FACILITIES

CRANES / FORKLIFTS

There are no wharf mounted cranes, however, forklifts and reach stacker are available capable of lifting up to fourteen (14) tonne containers and ARBI-Lifts/40' Spreader capable of lifting up to forty (40) 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 10,179m². Open storage 20,300m².

Slipways, Ship Repairs & Maintenance

Rabaul Slipways is the only slipway in Rabaul. A new dry dock facility is in operation at Motukea (Port Moresby) by Curtain Brother (PNG) Ltd.

WASTE DISPOSAL

No waste disposal facility available. Arrangement for disposal can also be done through the Shipping Agents and National Agriculture and Quarantine Inspection Authority (NAQIA).

STEVEDORE PROVIDERS

1. East New Britain Port Services Ltd
   P. O. Box 271, Rabaul, East New Britain Province
   Telephone: (675) 982 1952/982 1959

2. Rabtrans Transport Logistics Stevedores
   P. O. Box 1623, Kokopo, East New Britain Province
   Telephone: (675) 982 8460 Mobile: (675) 7212 3297

BULK HANDLING

The above-mentioned facility is not available. Seek further clarification, advice from the Port Facility Operator and Licensed Stevedores on bulk handling prior to any such shipments.

TANKER FACILITY

No designated tanker facility available. Seek further clarification & advice from the Port Facility Operator and Licensed bulk - liquid handling experts prior to any such shipments.

RO-RO

Berth 2 can handle RO-RO vessels with LOA up to 100 meters only. Please seek further clarification & advice from the Port Facility Operator and Licensed Stevedores prior to any RO-RO shipments.

LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas)

Above facility is not available but seek further clarification & advice from the Port Facility Operator and Licensed Stevedores prior to any such shipments.

PASSENGER HANDLING

Both berths 1 & 2 can handle passenger vessels.

HEAVY LIFT

Above facility is not available but seek further clarification & advice from the Port Facility Operator and Licensed Stevedores prior to any heavy lift shipments.

WHARF TECHNICAL INFORMATION

PERMISSIBLE LOADINGS

PILOTAGE

PILOTAGE SERVICE PROVIDERS

PNG Ports Corporation Limited. Pilotage is compulsory for Rabaul port. Pilot is available and based in Rabaul.

BOARDING STATION

LAT: 04° 15'.85S. LONG: 152° 12'.24E, Matupit Pt Light

Bearing 310° (T) x 1.62 M

OR DURING BAD WEATHER

Call "Rabaul Port Control" on VHF 16/12. + 82

COMMUNICATION ARRANGEMENTS

Call "Rabaul Port Control" on VHF 16/12.

Tug, Towage, Barges and Mooring Gangs

Privately owned and operated under licenses issued by the PNG Harbour Management Services. Arrangements can be made with Licensed Operators through the respective Shipping Agents.

CONTACT INFORMATION

PNG Ports Corporation Limited
P. O. Box 592
Kokopo, East New Britain Province
Papua New Guinea
Telephone:+675 3084200
Email: enquiries@pngports.com.pg

RABAUL PORTS LAYOUT