Port of Orobay

PGROR🇵🇬Papua New Guinea

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About Port of Orobay

Also known as: Port Harvey, Port Henry

Orobay is a harbor in Papua New Guinea. It handles bulk carriers, container ships, general cargo, and tankers. Tugs are available for operations.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
53206 →
GeoNames ID
2096305 →
Wikidata
Q111386851 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Latitude
-8.8981°
Longitude
148.4947°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Orobay?

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The approach to Orobay is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Oro Bay Range Rear Lighthouse at 1.4 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Spear Island (38.5 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Orobay on?

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The Port of Orobay 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 Orobay?

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You can track vessels near Orobay (PGROR) 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 Orobay?

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The Port of Orobay is a port in PG. Its UN/LOCODE is PGROR — 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 PGROR 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 Orobay?

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The Port of Orobay 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 Orobay?

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OROBAY (UN/Locode: PGROR), Papua New Guinea is a seaport located at approximately -8.88000° N, 148.48000° E.

Where is the Port of Orobay located?

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Coordinates: -8.88000° N, 148.48000° E.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Orobay?

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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 Orobay?

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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 Orobay?

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Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo and Tanker.