Port of Honiara, Guadalcanal Is

The controlling depth at Honiara, Guadalcanal Is is 9.14 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.

The approach to Honiara, Guadalcanal Is is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cape Esperance Lighthouse at 17.9 NM to the NW with a nominal range of 10 NM. Other aids include Tulagi Harbor Range Front (23.3 NM NNE), Tualgi Harbor Rear Lead Light (23.9 NM NNE), Rere Point (39.9 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Honiara, Guadalcanal Is 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.

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The Port of Honiara, Guadalcanal Is 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.

HONIARA (UN/Locode: SBHIR), Solomon Islands is a seaport located at approximately -9.43050° N, 159.95750° E.

Coordinates: -9.43050° N, 159.95750° E. Nearby terminals/ports:TULAGI — UN/Locode: SBTLG — -9.10341° N, 160.15040° EAOLA BAY — UN/Locode: SBAOB — -9.53152° N, 160.48900° E

Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 17.1m - 18.2m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 9.14 m.

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

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

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