Oro Bay

1. Oro Bay pilot boarding Pilot boards08°53.2′S 148°28.7′E

Size limits

Max draught 10.8m.

Largest vessel handled: "Stolt Integrity", tanker, 32,035DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.3m.

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

Approach

Approach and entry: Directions: From a position 08°45'S 148°44'E on the recommended track between Cape Nelson and Cape Ward Hunt, Oro Bay is approached on the alignment of leading lights, 0.7nm inland from the head of the bay, as follows:

Front light (08°54'S 148°44'E) on the recommended track between Cape Nelson Cape Ward Hunt, Oro Bay is approached on the alignment 241.5° of leading lights, 0.7nm inland from the head of the bay.

The alignment, which is clear of dangers on the leading line, leads into Oro Bay and then as requisite to the anchorage or main wharf.

Anchorages

Recommended Bay Anchorage: In sand and mud with 15.0m depth on the leading marks (239° x 400m) from N corner of the wharf.

Anchorage is prohibited to landward of the prohibited anchorage zone across the entrance to the bay.

Tugs

Tugs available from Port Moresby with 72 hours notice.

Charts and publications

Aus 385, 644. Admiralty Pilot NP60, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be confirmed no less than 12 hours prior to arrival via Port Moresby Radio, and confirmed not more than 5 hours and not less than 4 hours before arrival.

Communications

VHF: "Oro Bay Port Control", Ch 06, 12 and 16. A listening watch is kept during working hours and when a vessel is expected outside of working hours.

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 on request at berth by Port Authority.

Bunkering: Available by road tanker if ordered in advance.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Popondetta General Hospital, 43.3 km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Girua Airport located at Popondetta, 25.9km.

Working hours

Normally 0800-2200hrs.

Where it is

The port of Oro Bay is situated on a large open bay on the E coast of Papua.

The port

This is a small port which handles both coastal and overseas traffic. General cargo, containers, bulk palm oil and Ro-Ro traffic is handled at the main wharf.

Where does the pilot board at Oro Bay?

The pilot boards at Oro Bay pilot boarding, 08°53.2′S 148°28.7′E.

What time zone is Oro Bay in?

Local time at Oro Bay is UTC+10. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Oro Bay?

The deepest berth listed is at Oro Bay Port Terminal: 10.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Oro Bay?

1025.

Which load line zone is Oro Bay in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Oro Bay?

Port State Control at Oro Bay: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Oro Bay?

The UN/LOCODE of Oro Bay is PGROR.

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