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Port of Aola Bay

SBAOB🇸🇧Solomon Islands

Aola Bay is a seaport in the Solomon Islands. It has historically handled bulk carrier vessels.

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Type
Port
Area
North Australia
Sub-area
Solomon Sea
Latitude
-9.5315°
Longitude
160.4890°
UN/LOCODE
SBAOB
Country
🇸🇧Solomon Islands
Time Zone
UTC+11
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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How do I navigate the approach to the 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.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Aola Bay on?+
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.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Aola Bay?+
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.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Aola Bay?+
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.
What is the Port of Aola Bay?+
AOLA BAY (UN/Locode: SBAOB), Solomon Islands is a seaport located at approximately -9.53152° N, 160.48900° E.
Where is the Port of Aola Bay located?+
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
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Aola Bay?+
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 Aola Bay?+
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 Aola Bay?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier.