Daru

1. Daru pilot boarding place Pilot boards09°50.4′S 143°12.6′E
2. Motukea (Port Moresby) – Pilot Boarding Station (as printed; string conflicts with Wewak page) Pilot boards09°32.0′S 143°39.5′E
3. Daru pilot boarding place Pilot boards09°06.8′S 143°19.4′E

Size limits

LOA 64m, beam 14m, draught 3.7m, 1,600DWT

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Daru Roads lie NE of Bristow and Daru Islands. The roadstead should be approached from SE where the depths are irregular. The recommended route has a least depth of 5.5m. On the NE side of the track there is an extensive shallow flat lying SW of Bampton Point.

From Daru Roads a narrow navigable channel for vessels with local knowledge, through which there is a minimum depth of 3.4m, leads to the entrance of Oriomo River, 2.75nm N of the W extremity of Daru Island. A narrow channel leads to the jetty at the Government Station on the N side of Daru Island.

Port limits

Daru port limits are bounded by a line from 09°04'S 143°08'E drawn 180° for 7nm, 090° for 21.2nm, N for 10nm, then 270° for 3.6nm to the E coast of Parama Island, then from the W coast of Parama Island 270° for 1.4nm to the coast.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained in Daru Roads, NE of Bristow and Daru Islands. Anchorage is available N of the Government Station jetty, with mud or silt bottom. Small vessels can find anchorage W of the jetty.

Tugs

Tugs are used for dumb barges delivering fuel/oil drums and heavy equipment.

Charts and publications

PNG373, AUS840, AUS841. Admiralty Pilot NP15, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA to be advised by vessel owners/agents. Pilots from Port Moresby require 48 hours notice.

Communications

VHF: Port Control: Ch 16/69/72. Listening watch maintained during working hours and when ships are expected during non working hours.

Notice of readiness

Notice of readiness to be supplied by shipper for vessels leaving overseas.

Documents

Cargo documentation: A Cargo Manifest is required to be supplied by ship's agent.

Health

Health regulations apply to vessels arriving from overseas.

Customs and immigration

Customs clearance is carried out onboard vessels arriving and departing from overseas.

Flags

Quarantine flag is required on vessels arriving from overseas.

Notices and regulations

All ships to abide by PNG Harbours Board Bylaws and Regulations.

Drugs and ammunitions are prohibited.

Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Department of Transport

Address: PO Box 1489, Port Moresby, NCD PNG

Tel: +675 325 7500

Fax: +675 323 3339

Mobile: +675 6813745.

For ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

None available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Water: Fresh water in limited quantities.

Fuel: Only DO available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Daru hospital (1km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Daru Airport (2.3km).

Where it is

Daru is a small island in the southwest Pacific Ocean and Papua New Guinea. Southwest of the Fly River Delta in the Gulf of Papua, Daru Island is situated close to the mouth of the Oriomo River. The island features mangrove wetlands and climbs to a height of 24 meters (79 feet).

The port

The port handles fishing boats; barramundi and crayfish are processed in fish factories for export. Additionally, exported from the province are crocodile skins from farms.

The port has a causeway of 100m adjoined by two ramps and a 30m jetty.

Where does the pilot board at Daru?

The pilot boards at Daru pilot boarding place, 09°50.4′S 143°12.6′E. Daru has 3 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Daru in?

Local time at Daru is UTC+10. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Daru?

The deepest berth listed is at Daru Terminal: 3.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Daru?

1025.

Which load line zone is Daru in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Daru?

Port State Control at Daru: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Daru?

The UN/LOCODE of Daru is PGDAU.

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