Port of Caution Bay

The approach to Caution Bay is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Basilisk Passage Lighthouse at 17.1 NM to the SE. Other aids include Kila (18 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

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

You can track vessels near Caution Bay (PGCAU) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for PGCAU on the live map.

The Port of Caution Bay 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.

CAUTION BAY (UN/Locode: PGCAU), Papua New Guinea is a seaport located at approximately -9.33000° N, 146.93000° E.

Coordinates: -9.33000° N, 146.93000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:MOTUKEA ISLAND — UN/Locode: PGMTK — -9.43000° N, 147.10000° EPORT MORESBY — UN/Locode: PGPOM — -9.44737° N, 147.12390° E

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

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.

Vessel types historically calling: Gas Carrier.