Port Moresby

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About Port Moresby

Also known as: Port Moresby, Port Moresby Harbour

Port Moresby is Papua New Guinea's primary seaport, handling general cargo, containers, and bulk commodities. Located on the Gulf of Papua, it serves as a vital hub for the nation's trade and receives a wide range of vessel types. The harbor offers a turning area and is equipped with mobile and fixed cranes.

Background
Port Moresby, also referred to as Pom City or simply Moresby, is the capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea. It is one of the largest cities in the southwestern Pacific outside of Australia and New Zealand. It is located on the shores of the Gulf of Papua, on the south-western coast of the Papuan Peninsula of the island of New Guinea. The city emerged as a trade centre in the second half of the 19th century. During World War II, it was a prime objective for conquest by the Imperial Japanese forces during 1942–43 as a staging point and air base to cut off Australia from Southeast Asia and the Americas. Due to its population and outsized influence compared to other cities in Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby may be regarded as a primate city.

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
12m
Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Medium
Repair Code
C
Terminals
1

History

Established
1873

Terminals

MOTUKEA INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL (MIT)

MOTUKEA INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL LTD. (MIT)

Porebada Road, 121, Port Moresby, NCD, Papua New Guinea

www.ictsispl.com →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
North Australia
Sub-area
Coral Sea
Latitude
-9.4474°
Longitude
147.1239°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
53160 →
GeoNames ID
2088120 →
Wikidata
Q36526 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.portmoresby.com →

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port Moresby?

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The controlling depth at Port Moresby is 12 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.

How do I navigate the approach to the Port Moresby?

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The approach to Port Moresby is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kila Lighthouse at 4.8 NM to the SE. Other aids include Basilisk Passage (5.5 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port Moresby on?

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The Port Moresby 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 Moresby?

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You can track vessels near Port Moresby (PGPOM) 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 Moresby?

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The Port Moresby is a port in PG. Its UN/LOCODE is PGPOM — 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 PGPOM 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 Moresby?

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The Port Moresby 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 Moresby?

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PORT MORESBY (UN/Locode: PGPOM), Papua New Guinea is a seaport located at approximately -9.44737° N, 147.12390° E.

Where is the Port Moresby located?

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

What facilities are available at the Port Moresby?

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Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 14m - 15.2m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 14m - 15.2m and maximum draft approx. 12 m.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port Moresby?

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Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port Moresby?

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Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: 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: not available.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port Moresby?

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Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.