Seaport · Papua New Guinea
Port of Alotoa
Alotoa (Papua New Guinea) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 53165). It lies on the Solomon Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Papua New Guinea
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PGGUR
- World Port Index no.
- 53165
- Coordinates
- 10.32°S, 150.45°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Solomon Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- New Guinea SE Coast
- Other names
- Sanderson Bay
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 205.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 8.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 2,900 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,880 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,190 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Alotoa, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 164 (Enroute) - New Guinea.
Frequently asked questions about Alotoa
Where is Port of Alotoa?
Alotoa (Papua New Guinea) lies on the Solomon Sea, at about 10.32°S, 150.45°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Alotoa?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PGGUR for Alotoa. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Alotoa?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 205.0 m, draft 8.0 m for Alotoa. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Alotoa from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,900 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,190 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lae, Brisbane, Sydney (Port Botany).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Alotoa?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Alotoa through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.