PORT OF VANIMO
Vanimo Port is part of a small township with an economy based around the timber industry. Vanimo is the capital of Sandaun province in Papua New Guinea and is reputably a surfing paradise.
GENERAL PORT INFORMATION
Location | Latitude: 02° 41.09'S Longitude: 141° 17.84'E |
Chart No. | AUS 389 |
Regional Port | Port Moresby |
Radio Communication | Call "Vanimo Port Control" on VHF 16/12 |
Customs & NAQIA | Port of entry |
Tugs | Privately owned and operated under license issued by the PNG Harbours Board |
Customs | Port of entry |
Pilotage | Pilotage is not compulsory. Pilot available at 48 hours notice from Madang Bunkers: Fuel: Diesel available by road tanker atBerths 1 by Mobil Oil (PNG). Water issupplied on request by private water tanker. |
WHARF FACILITIES
CRANE
There are no wharf mounted however, mobile are available capable of lifting up to 20 tonne containers. Shippers are advised though to check this beforeshipping heavier loads. Prior advice and approval must be sought from the relevant Port Authority.
STORAGE AREA
Under cover storage 135sq.m. Open storage 9,000sq.m.
BUNKER PROVIDER
Diesel available by road tanker at Berths 1 by Mobil Oil (PNG).
Slipways, Ship Repairs & Maintenance
A new dry dock facility is in operation at Motukea (Port Moresby) by Curtain Brothers (PNG) Ltd.
WATER PROVIDER
Water is supplied on request by the Port Authority.
WATER DISPOSAL
No waste disposal facility is available. Arrangement for disposal can also be done with Shipping Agent and National Agriculture and Quarantine Inspection Authority (NAQIA).
STEVEDORE PROVIDER
Vanimo Agencies & Stevedoring Pty Ltd
P.O Box 167, Vanimo
Telephone: (675) 57 1413/1320
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.
BULK HANDLING, WATER PROVIDER, RO-RO, TANKER, SLIPWAY, SHIP REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE, LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), PASSENGER HANDLING, HEAVY LIFT AND STEVEDORE PROVIDER.
WHARF TACHNICAL INFORMATION
Berth | Length | Width | Water Depth (below LAT) | Deck Height (Above LAT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Berth 1 | 28.6m | 10m | 4.51m | 2.7m |
Old Berth | 19m | 6m | 4.5m | 2.7m |
PERMISSIBLE LOADINGS
Berth | Distributed Tons per sqm | Road Vehicle | Road Vehicle | Road Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Truck | Semi-trailer | Forklift | ||
Berth 1 | 1.46 | T9 | - | F7 |
Old Berth | 1.46 | T6 |
PILOTAGE
PILOTAGE AUTHORITY
PNG Ports Corporation Limited. Pilotage is not compulsory. Pilot available at 48 hours notice from Madang.
BOARDING STATION
Lat: 02°39.0 S, Long: 141° 18'E, Vanimo Point Bearing 240° (T) x 1.60M
OR BAD WEATHER
Lat: 02°39.0 S, Long: 141° 18'E, Vanimo Point Bearing 240° (T) x 1.60M
COMMUNICATION ARRANGEMENTS
Call "Vanimo Port Control" on VHF 16/12.
TUG, TOWAGE, BARGES AND MOORING GANGS
Privately owned and operated under license issued by the PNG Harbours Board. Arrangements can be made with Private Operators through the respective Shipping Agents.
CONTACT INFORMATION
PNG Ports Corporation Limited
P. O. BOX 264
Vanimo, West Sepik Province
Papua New Guinea
Telephone:+675 457 1086
Facsimile:+675 457 1066
Email: enquiries@pngports.com.pg
Official | Office |
|---|---|
Business Manager | +675 982 1599 / 7681 4333 / 7191 0223 |
Pilot (Marine) | +675 982 1538 |
Customs (Collector) | +675 982 9325 |
Health Officer | +675 982 7249 |
Quarantine Officer | +675 982 2396 |
Fire | +675 982 8662 |
Police | +675 982 8222 |
Ambulance | +675 982 7333 |
Emergency | 000 |
VANIMO PORT LAYOUT
