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Port of Lihir Island

PGLNV🇵🇬Papua New Guinea

Port Location

About Port of Lihir Island

Lihir Island is a seaport in Papua New Guinea, handling general cargo, offshore vessels, and tankers. It is situated in the New Ireland Province.

Background
Lihir Island is the largest island in the Lihir group of islands, 22 km (14 mi) long and 14.5 km (9.0 mi) wide, in Papua New Guinea's New Ireland Province. It consists of a complex of several overlapping basaltic stratovolcanoes rising 700 m (2,300 ft) above sea level. While the volcanoes are not currently active, geothermal activity is still present. The island is in what was the forearc basin associated with the subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the North Bismarck Plate. Subduction stopped about 10 million years ago with the collision of the Ontong Java Plateau with the subduction zone.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
North Australia
Latitude
-3.1145°
Longitude
152.6465°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q1405205 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Lihir Island on?+
The Port of Lihir Island 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 Lihir Island?+
You can track vessels near Lihir Island (PGLNV) 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 PGLNV on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Lihir Island?+
The Port of Lihir 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.
What is the Port of Lihir Island?+
LIHIR ISLAND (UN/Locode: PGLNV), Papua New Guinea is a seaport located at approximately -3.11446° N, 152.64650° E.
Where is the Port of Lihir Island located?+
Coordinates: -3.11446° N, 152.64650° E.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Lihir Island?+
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 Lihir Island?+
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 Lihir Island?+
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo, Offshore and Tanker.