Madang

1. Madang pilot boarding place Pilot boards05°13.3′S 145°50.2′E

Size limits

Largest vessel handled: "Osco Surf", tanker, 33,886DWT, draught 10.6m.

CBM: LOA 183m, draught 11.6m.

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

Approaches to the harbour entrance and to the wharf are clear with unrestricted depth.

The main approach to Madang Harbour is through Dallman Pass (05°12.7'S 145°49.2'E) between the N end of Schering Peninsula and Kranket Island. Dallman Pass is difficult to identify until within a distance of 3-4nm. Kranket and Tab Islands (2nm N) are more easily identified.

Caution: From Dec - Apr, at night, many fishing vessels may be encountered off the entrance to Dallman Pass.

Port limits

Port limits are, in the N, from Rasch Pass (05°09.5'S 145°50.0'E) W to the N entrance point to Nagada Harbour (05°09.6'S 145°48.2'E), and in the S, from Cape Kussoron (05°13.1'S 145°49.0'E) E to 145°50.5'E, thence N to 05°11.8'S, thence W to Kranket Island, and include the waters of the lagoon known as Tab Anchorage, Nagada Harbour, Madang Harbour and Binnen Harbour.

Anchorages

Anchorage in Tab Anchorage (05°10'S 145°49'E) in depths from 20.0m to 40m.

Quarantine anchorage: The quarantine anchorage is between Beliau and Kranket Islands in a depth of approx 44m, soft mud, good holding ground, with the front leading light beacon on the SE side of Beliau Island bearing 252° and Babob Molon Rock (0.15nm N of N extremity of Beliau) bearing 321°.

Binnen Harbour: Anchorage is afforded to vessels up to 90m in length in depths from 13.0m to 16.5m.

Good sheltered anchorage can be obtained S of the entrance to Mis Inlet (05°12'S 145°48'E) in depths from 15.0 -18.0m. The anchorage is approached between the N end of Beliau Island and the S end of Pana Tibun Islet (0.2nm NE). Mis Inlet affords anchorage to boats only.

Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in the area between the N side of Schering Peninsula and the S side of Beliau Island.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

PNG646. Admiralty Pilot NP60, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be advised at least 12 hours in advance via Port Moresby or Rabaul coast radio station and confirmed not more than 5 hours and not less than 4 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Madang Port Control: Ch 12 and 16. Call "Madang Port Control", listening watch is maintained during normal working hours and when vessels are expected during non working hours.

Port Manager: Tel: +675 852 3381.

Pilot: Tel: +675 852 3529.

Health

Ship Sanitation Control and 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

Repairs

Available. Minor engine and hull repairs.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available via pipeline and hoses at Berth 01 and Berth 02 only.

Bunkering: Diesel and fuel oil available by road tanker at Berth 01.

Medical

Modilon Hospital, 4.4km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Madang Airport located at Madang, 7.4km.

Working hours

Weekdays: 0800-22000 hours

Saturdays: 0800-1200 hours.

Closed for business on: Good Friday and Christmas Day (25th December).

Where it is

Madang is situated on the E coast of Papua.

The port

The port, which is a port of entry, handles a variety of general, container and liquid bulk cargoes. The approach to the port is clear of any hazards and the harbour lies in a well sheltered, mostly land locked lagoon.

Exports: Copra, cocoa, coffee and timber.

Where does the pilot board at Madang?

The pilot boards at Madang pilot boarding place, 05°13.3′S 145°50.2′E.

What time zone is Madang in?

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

What is the water density at Madang?

1025.

Which load line zone is Madang in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Madang?

Port State Control at Madang: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Madang?

The UN/LOCODE of Madang is PGMAG.

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