Port of Aola Bay

The approach to Aola Bay is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Rere Point Lighthouse at 7.9 NM to the ESE with a nominal range of 10 NM. Other aids include Tulagi Harbor Range Front (32 NM NW), Tualgi Harbor Rear Lead Light (32.4 NM NW), Cape Esperance (48.8 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Aola Bay is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in SB. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Aola Bay (SBAOB) 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 SBAOB on the live map.

The Port of Aola Bay operates in the UTC+11 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.

AOLA BAY (UN/Locode: SBAOB), Solomon Islands is a seaport located at approximately -9.53152° N, 160.48900° E.

Coordinates: -9.53152° N, 160.48900° E. Nearby terminals/ports:HONIARA — UN/Locode: SBHIR — -9.43050° N, 159.95750° ETULAGI — UN/Locode: SBTLG — -9.10341° N, 160.15040° E

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

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.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier.