Daru Port (above) The Daru Port (as shown above) is situated on Daru Island and is near the mouth of the famous Fly River in the Western Province, Papua New Guinea.

Daru is situated on the North of Torres Strait and far North Queensland and is the second largest southern coastal settlement in Papua New Guinea after Port Moresby.

GENERAL PORT INFORMATION

WHARF FACILITIES

CRANE

There are no wharf mounted cranes at current. However, forklifts are used instead to remove consignments as all TEUs are unpacked on board the vessel through the ramp. Once the trestle is rehabilitated, mobile cranes may be available. Shippers are advised though to check this before shipping and with heavier loads prior advice and approval must be sought from the relevant Port Authority.

STORAGE AREA

Open storage 1,000 sq.m

BUNKER PROVIDER

Available in drums and bulk. Supplier: Mayfuel Distributor Ltd

WATER PROVIDER

No waste disposal facility is available. Arrangement for disposal can also be done with the Shipping Agents and Department of Health (Quarantine Section).

BULK HANDLING, WATER PROVIDER, RO-RO, TANKER, SLIPWAY, SHIP REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE, LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), PASSENGER HANDLING, HEAVY LIFT 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 prior to any shipment.

WHARF TECHNICAL INFORMATION

WHARVES PERMISSIBLE LOADINGS

Note: Berth 1 – while awaiting a major Trestle Rehabilitation, NO road vehicles of any kind is allowed at current. Only passengers are allowed. To discharge and load cargoes, the Barge Rumps (1 and 2) are used instead.

PERMISSIBLE LOADINGS

PILOTAGE

PILOTAGE AUTHORITY

PNG Ports Corporation Limited. Pilotage is not available. Pilot are available on 48 hours notice from Port Moresby.

TUG, TOAWAGE, BARGES AND MOORING GANGS

Privately owned and operated at some ports under licenses issued by the PNG Ports Corporation Limited. Arrangements can be made with Private Operators through respective shipping agents

BOARDING STATION

Lat: 09° 50.4'S. Long: 143° 12'.6E, Bristow Island Light Bearing 290° Tx 2.70 M, AUS Chart: 840

OR BAD WEATHER

Lat: 09 06'.8S. Long: 143 19'.4E, Bristow Island Light Bearing 290° Tx 2.70M. AUS Chart: 840

COMMUNICATION ARRANGEMENTS

Daru Port Control on V.H.F 16/69/72

Tug, Towage, Barges and Mooring Gangs

Privately owned and operated under license issued by the PNG Ports Corporation Limited. Arrangements can be made with Private Operators through respective shipping agents.

CONTACT INFORMATION

PNG Ports Corporation Limited
Daru Port
P. O. Box 48
Daru, Western province
Papua New Guinea
Telephone:+675 645 9137
Email: enquiries@pngports.com.pg

DARU PORT LAYOUT