Port of Anewa Bay

PGANB🇵🇬Papua New Guinea

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About Port of Anewa Bay

Also known as: Anewa Bay

Anewa Bay is a sheltered port in Papua New Guinea's New Ireland Province. It handles container, general cargo, and offshore vessels. Pilotage is compulsory, and tugs are available.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
56855 →
GeoNames ID
2100797 →
Wikidata
Q34953522 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PGANB
Country
🇵🇬Papua New Guinea
Time Zone
UTC+11
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
PG-NSB
Latitude
-6.2000°
Longitude
155.5500°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Anewa Bay?

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The approach to Anewa Bay is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hospital Hill Lighthouse at 2.2 NM to the SE. Other aids include Otua (29.7 NM ESE), Cape L'Averdy (48.9 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Anewa Bay on?

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The Port of Anewa Bay is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in PG. The area falls within the equatorial climate zone with warm waters year-round, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Anewa Bay?

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You can track vessels near Anewa Bay (PGANB) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Anewa Bay?

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The Port of Anewa Bay is a port in PG. Its UN/LOCODE is PGANB — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE PGANB mean?

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The first two characters, PG, are the ISO country code for PG. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Anewa Bay?

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The Port of Anewa Bay operates in the UTC+11 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.

What is the Port of Anewa Bay?

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ANEWA BAY (UN/Locode: PGANB), Papua New Guinea is a seaport located at approximately -6.12000° N, 155.33000° E.

Where is the Port of Anewa Bay located?

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Coordinates: -6.12000° N, 155.33000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:KIETA — UN/Locode: PGKIE — -6.21757° N, 155.63820° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Anewa Bay?

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Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Anewa Bay?

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Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Anewa Bay?

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Vessel types historically calling: Container, General Cargo and Offshore.