Port of Tambanum

PGTAM🇵🇬Papua New Guinea

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About Port of Tambanum

Tambanum is a port located in Papua New Guinea's East Sepik Province. It serves as a local hub for trade and transport. The port handles general cargo and is accessible to smaller vessels.

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Classification

Type
Port

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Type
Name
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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
PG-ESW
Latitude
-4.2000°
Longitude
143.6000°
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Tambanum is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cape Moem Lighthouse at 39.4 NM to the N. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Tambanum on?

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The Port of Tambanum 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 Tambanum?

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You can track vessels near Tambanum (PGTAM) 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 Tambanum?

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The Port of Tambanum is a port in PG. Its UN/LOCODE is PGTAM — 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 PGTAM 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 Tambanum?

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The Port of Tambanum 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.