Port of Gawa Island

PGGAW🇵🇬Papua New Guinea

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About Port of Gawa Island

Gawa Island is a small port located in Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay Province. It serves as a local hub, likely handling general cargo and passenger traffic. The port's limited infrastructure suggests it primarily supports smaller vessels operating within the region.

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Classification

Type
Port

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
PGGAW
Country
🇵🇬Papua New Guinea
Time Zone
UTC+10

Region

Subdivision
PG-MBA
Latitude
-8.9667°
Longitude
151.9833°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Gawa Island?

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The approach to Gawa Island is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kitava Island Lighthouse at 43 NM to the WNW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Gawa Island on?

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The Port of Gawa Island 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.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Gawa Island?

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You can track vessels near Gawa Island (PGGAW) 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 Gawa Island?

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The Port of Gawa Island is a port in PG. Its UN/LOCODE is PGGAW — 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 PGGAW 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 Gawa Island?

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The Port of Gawa Island 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.