Kavieng

1. Kavieng pilot boarding position Pilot boards02°37.4′S 150°44.7′E

Size limits

Largest vessel handled: "Astro Gold", bulk carrier, 17,677DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.2m.

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

Approach

The main approach to Kavieng Harbour is via Steffen Strait and Nusa Channel and then through the S entrance (02°37'S 150°46'E) to the harbour. The deep water approach depths are 18.0 - 27.0m, due to coral growth.

Anchorages

The harbour has ample room for anchoring at the S end but the N end is restricted.

Prohibited anchorage: A submarine cable is laid NE across the main channel from the SE extremity of Nago Island and anchoring in its vicinity is prohibited.

Quarantine anchorage: Quarantine anchorage lies 0.5nm SW of East Reef Light beacon in a depth of approx 18.0m.

Other anchorages are (positions relative to Main Wharf):

In a depth of 18.0m (0.15nm W).

In depths of 13.0 -15.0m (0.37nm NNW), sand and coral with limited swinging room. The channel in the vicinity of this anchorage is narrowed to approx 0.2nm by reefs and shoal water extending from both sides.

Restrictions

The approach channel is to be entered during daylight only due to the presence of off lying reefs and islands. Swinging manoeuvres in the harbour area are only safely carried out by vessels under LOA 150m of less than 5,000DWT.

Charts and publications

Aus 666, 667. Admiralty Pilot NP60, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA to be sent at least 12 hours in advance through Rabaul with confirmation 4 to 5 hours before arrival.

Communications

VHF: Call "Kavieng Port Control" : Ch 06, 12 and 16. Listening watch maintained during working hours and non working hours when vessels are expected.

Port Authority: Tel: +675 984 2182, Fax: +675 984 1408. Email: [email protected].

Health

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates available.

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available, in limited quantities with prior arrangement.

Bunkering: Available through pipeline at Berth 01 (Main Overseas Wharf).

Stores: Available.

Medical

Kavieng General Hospital, 1km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kavieng Airport located at Kavieng, 2.8km.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1600hrs and 1600-2359hrs with a one hour meal break per shift.

Where it is

Kavieng is located at the NW tip of New Ireland.

The port

Kavieng, the principal port of New Ireland, offers a sheltered harbour protected from ocean swells although vessels on the berth, which lies N/S, may be exposed to the NW'ly monsoon.

Imports are tinned fish and meat; exports include copra, rubber, cocoa and timber.

Where does the pilot board at Kavieng?

The pilot boards at Kavieng pilot boarding position, 02°37.4′S 150°44.7′E.

What time zone is Kavieng in?

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

What is the water density at Kavieng?

1025.

Which load line zone is Kavieng in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Kavieng?

Port State Control at Kavieng: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kavieng?

The UN/LOCODE of Kavieng is PGKVG.

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