Vanimo

1. Vanimo Harbor pilot boarding place Pilot boards02°39.0′S 141°18.0′E

Size limits

Max LOA 181m, draught 7.70m, Beam 30, 37,347DWT.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.6m.

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

Approach

Approaching from the E, along the coast, the islands of Narimaru and Buro form the best guide to the vicinity of the entrance to Vanimo Harbour. The harbour is entered between Cape Concordia and Vanimo Point, 1.25nm NW. Entry should be made midway between the entrance points keeping at least 0.2nm from the reefs fringing each point.

Caution: Navigation aids can be unreliable.

Anchorages

Anchorage is afforded in any part of the harbour, as convenient, with good holding ground.

A quarantine anchorage lies in the middle of the harbour.

Restrictions

Berthing only during daylight hours.

Tugs

Not available.

Mooring

Mooring gangs to be arranged by agent, no service boats.

Charts and publications

BA 3250; PNG389, Admiralty Pilot NP60, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's ETA should be sent 24 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

Call sign: "Vanimo Port Control"

VHF: Ch 16, 12. A listening watch is maintained by Vanimo Port Control during working hours and when ships are expected during non working hours.

Telephone: 675-457-1086, FAX: +675-457-1066, Email: [email protected], Website: www.pngport.com.pg

Documents

Vessels must have necessary documents required onboard such as, passports, Seamen's Book, Last Port Clearance and other general ship's general information.

Health

Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates available.

Customs and immigration

All foreign vessels are subject to Customs/Immigration checks before clearance is given. No ship's crew is allowed to leave the ship without proper documents.

Flags

Upon arrival vessels should display all necessary flags, together with quarantine yellow flag and the company in which the ship is owned and operated by.

Notices and regulations

Under ISPS Code all vessels must comply with International Maritime Security Regulations and must have vessels security declaration onboard.

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

Not possible.

Dry docks

There are no facilities available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Not available.

Bunkering: Limited quantities of diesel oil available at berth by road tanker.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Local hospital available.

Crew change

Can be arranged through the agent.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0800-1621hrs.

Where it is

Vanimo is located on the NE coast of Papua New Guinea.

The port

The principal export is timber.

Where does the pilot board at Vanimo?

The pilot boards at Vanimo Harbor pilot boarding place, 02°39.0′S 141°18.0′E.

What time zone is Vanimo in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Vanimo?

The deepest berth listed is at Vanimo Port: 7.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Vanimo in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Vanimo?

Port State Control at Vanimo: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Vanimo?

The UN/LOCODE of Vanimo is PGVAI.

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