Noro

1. Port Noro pilot boarding position (Inner Pilot Station) Pilot boards08°12.4′S 157°11.8′E

Size limits

LOA 200m, draught 16.0m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Tide runs towards Diamond Narrows at 3kts (LW) and towards Noro entrance at HW.

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

Approach

Noro (Cutter Point) is situated on New Georgia Island, on the E side of Hathorn Sound. The Sound has unobstructed access to New Georgia Strait either N, through Kula Gulf, or W, through Blackett Strait and Vella Gulf. At Cutter Point the Sound is approx 1,100m wide, with a depth of 30m or greater, increasing to a width of approx 2,200m at the entrance to Kula Gulf opposite Lembu Bay. Therefore there is sufficient space for vessels to turn without the aid of tugs.

Anchorages

The lagoon area, S of Cutter Point, provides an anchorage in a depth of 20.0m.

Restrictions

Berthing is restricted to daylight hours only, except for those vessels departing.

Tugs

Not available.

Charts and publications

SLB 102, 302. Admiralty Pilot NP60, NP286(4).

ISPS

ISPS Compliance: The ISPS Code is not in force in the Solomon Islands.

The US Coast Guard has reported (13 September 2004) that vessels arriving at US ports from the Solomon Islands, after visits to ports in Africa and the former Soviet Union, will be subject to increased attention and are more likely to be boarded and inspected due to their country's failure to report compliance with the ISPS Code.

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

Description: Solomon Islands consist of a double chain of 6 large islands and many smaller ones extending over 900nm of ocean in a SE/NW direction, lying between Lat 06°30'S and 13°00'S and 156°00'E and Long 162°30'E. Santa Cruz Islands and Duff Islands, lying between 09°40'S, and 12°45'S and Long 165°40'E and Long 167°15'E, are part of the Solomon Islands.

Bunkers, water and stores

Diesel fuel is available at the main overseas wharf for both local and overseas vessels of all sizes. Orders must be made in advance to Mark Warth Oil in Honiara.

For foreign overseas vessels, unless a vessel draws more than 12 metres in draught, there is no restriction in draught alongside the main wharf. Pumping rate is 20,000 litres per hour.

Water: Fresh water is available at the overseas main wharf for both local and overseas vessels and at the small local vessels wharf for only local vessels and any other vessels with light draughts. Pumping rate is 15,000 litres per hour.

Where it is

Noro is located on a group of islands known as New Georgia Islands, which lie to the W of the Solomon Islands group.

The port

The port handles general cargo and container.

Where does the pilot board at Noro?

The pilot boards at Port Noro pilot boarding position (Inner Pilot Station), 08°12.4′S 157°11.8′E.

What time zone is Noro in?

Local time at Noro is UTC+11. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Noro?

The deepest berth listed is at Noro Terminal: 16.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Noro?

1025.

Which load line zone is Noro in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Noro?

The UN/LOCODE of Noro is SBNOR.

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