PORT OF AITAPE
Aitape Port (above) is part of a small coastal township in the Sandaun province of Papua New Guinea. It is midway between Vanimo and Wewak and was established as a station by German colonists in 1905 as part of German New Guinea. Today, the Port of Aitape is a Satelite Agency Port and reports to the regional Port of Madang.
GENERAL PORT INFORMATION
Location | Latitude: 03o 08.51'S Longitude: 1420 21.24'E |
Chart No. | AUS 652 |
Regional Port | Madang |
Time Zone | Local time is 10 hours ahead of GMT |
Radio Communication | Call "Aitape Port Control" on VHF 16/12 |
Customs | Not a port of entry |
Pilotage | Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot available at 48 hours notice from Madang. |
Tugs | None available |
Bunkers Fuel | Not available |
Water | Not available |
WHARF FACILITIES
CRANE
There are no wharf mounted. Cranes and vessels use own gear for discharge/ loading however, mobile cranes are available and are capable of lifting up to 10-15 tonne containers only. Shippers are advised though to check with port agents prior to shipping. With heavier loads, prior advice and approval must be sought from port agent and relevant Port Authority.
STORAGE AREA
Under cover: 125sq.m (13.7m x 9.1m)
Open storage: 1,000sq.m.
SLIPWAY, SHIP REPAIRS, SHIP REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
None, however there is a new dry dock facility which is in operation at Motukea (Port Moresby) by Curtain Brothers (PNG) Ltd.
WASTE DISPOSAL
No waste disposal facility is available. Arrangement for disposal can also be done with the Port Agent and National Agriculture and Quarantine Inspection Authority (NAQIA).
BULK HANDLING, RO-RO, TANKER, PASSENGER HANDLING, HEAVY LIFT, BUNKER PROVIDER & WATER
PROVIDER
The above mentioned facilities are not available.
facilities must be obtained from the Executive Manager (Operations) or the respective Port Manager prior to conducting any shipments.
WHARF TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Berth | Length | Width | Water Depth (below LAT) | Deck Height (Above LAT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Berth 1 (Main Wharf) | 18m | 6.2m | 4.3m | 2.5m |
Berth 2 & 3 (Small Ships) | 8m | 4.4m | 4.3m | 2.5m |
PERMISSIBLE LOADINGS
Berth | Distributed Tons per sqm | Road Vehicle | Road Vehicle | Road Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Truck | Semi-trailer | Forklift | ||
Berth 1, 2 & 3 (Main Wharf) | 1.46 | T9 | - | F5 |
PILOTAGE
PILOTAGE AUTHORITY
PNG Corporation Limited. Pilotage is not compulsory.
Pilot available at 48 hours’ notice from Madang.
BOARDING STATION
Lat: 03008.24S. Long: 1420. 23'92E. Rohm Pt Bearing 275 Tx 2.45M.
OR BAD WEATHER
Lat: 03008.24S. Long: 1420. 23'92E. Rohm Pt Bearing 275 Tx 2.45M.
COMMUNICATION ARRANGEMENTS
Call "Aitape Port Control" on VHF 16/12.
TUG, TOWAGE, 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
CONTACT INFORMATION
PNG Ports Corporation Limited
P. O. Box 3
Aitape, Sandaun Province
Papua New Guinea
Telephone:+675 457 2124
Facsimile:+675 457 2540
Email: enquiries@pngports.com.pg
Official | Office |
|---|---|
Business Manager | +675 457 2124 / 7681 4294 / 7191 0999 |
Pilot (Marine) | +675 457 2124 |
Customs (Collector) | NIL |
Health Officer | NIL |
Quarantine Officer | NIL |
Fire | NIL |
Police | +675 457 2019 |
Ambulance | +675 457 2022 |
Emergency | 000 |
AITAPE PORT LAYOUT