Port of Motukea Island

PGMTK🇵🇬Papua New Guinea

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About Port of Motukea Island

Also known as: Fairfax Harbour, Nouga Nouga, Nugu Nugu Harbour

Motukea Island is a harbor in Papua New Guinea's National Capital District. It handles container and general cargo vessels. The port operates with compulsory pilotage and tug assistance.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Medium
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
53160 →
GeoNames ID
2097493 →
Wikidata
Q111386841 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PGMTK
Country
🇵🇬Papua New Guinea
Time Zone
UTC+10
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
PG-NCD
Latitude
-9.4333°
Longitude
147.1000°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Motukea Island is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kila Lighthouse at 6.5 NM to the SE. Other aids include Basilisk Passage (6.7 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

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

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The Port of Motukea 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 Motukea Island?

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You can track vessels near Motukea Island (PGMTK) 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 Motukea Island?

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

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The Port of Motukea 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 Motukea Island?

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MOTUKEA ISLAND (UN/Locode: PGMTK), Papua New Guinea is a seaport located at approximately -9.43000° N, 147.10000° E.

Where is the Port of Motukea Island located?

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Coordinates: -9.43000° N, 147.10000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PORT MORESBY — UN/Locode: PGPOM — -9.44737° N, 147.12390° ECAUTION BAY — UN/Locode: PGCAU — -9.33000° N, 146.93000° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Motukea Island?

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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 Motukea Island?

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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 Motukea Island?

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Vessel types historically calling: Container and General Cargo.