Seaport · Papua New Guinea
Port of Daru
Daru (Papua New Guinea) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 53150). It lies on the Coral Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Papua New Guinea
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PGDAU
- World Port Index no.
- 53150
- Coordinates
- 9.07°S, 143.20°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Coral Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- New Guinea SE Coast
- Repairs
- Emergency only
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 1.8 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 64.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 14.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 3.7 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel 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) | 2,480 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,460 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,800 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Daru, 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 Daru
Where is Port of Daru?
Daru (Papua New Guinea) lies on the Coral Sea, at about 9.07°S, 143.20°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Daru?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PGDAU for Daru. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Daru?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 64.0 m, beam 14.0 m, draft 3.7 m for Daru. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Daru from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,480 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,800 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 Daru?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Daru 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.