Port of Kieta

The controlling depth at Kieta is 7.05 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Kieta is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hospital Hill Lighthouse at 4 NM to the W. Other aids include Otua (24.7 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Kieta 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.

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

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

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.

The Port of Kieta 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.

KIETA (UN/Locode: PGKIE), Papua New Guinea is a seaport located at approximately -6.21757° N, 155.63820° E.

Coordinates: -6.21757° N, 155.63820° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ANEWA BAY — UN/Locode: PGANB — -6.12000° N, 155.33000° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and anchorage loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 23.2m - OVER; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 7.05 m.

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

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

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