Port of Namatanai

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About Port of Namatanai

Namatanai is an anchorage located on the island of New Ireland, Papua New Guinea. It serves as a port of call for vessels operating in the region.

Background
Namatanai is a town on the island province of New Ireland in Papua New Guinea. It is the second largest settlement on the island and connected to the largest and provincial capital of Kavieng by the Boluminski Highway. In 2005, Namantanai was estimated to have a population of 1300 people. It is the seat of Namatanai Rural LLG.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
5m

Region

Latitude
-3.6559°
Longitude
152.4475°

Nearby Vessels

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
PGATN
Country
🇵🇬Papua New Guinea
Time Zone
UTC+10
Feature Type
ANCH (Anchorage)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2113431 →
Wikidata
Q473078 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Namatanai?

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The approach to Namatanai is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Rabaul Range Front Lighthouse at 36.6 NM to the SSW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Namatanai on?

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The Port of Namatanai 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 Namatanai?

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You can track vessels near Namatanai (PGATN) 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 Namatanai?

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The Port of Namatanai is a port in PG. Its UN/LOCODE is PGATN — 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 PGATN 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 Namatanai?

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The Port of Namatanai operates in the UTC+10 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.