Seaport · Papua New Guinea
Port of Oro Bay
Oro Bay (Papua New Guinea) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 53206). It lies on the Solomon Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Papua New Guinea
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PGROR
- World Port Index no.
- 53206
- Coordinates
- 8.88°S, 148.48°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Solomon Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- New Guinea SE Coast
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 15.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
Supplies
- Provisions
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 2,760 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,740 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,040 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Oro Bay, 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 Oro Bay
Where is Port of Oro Bay?
Oro Bay (Papua New Guinea) lies on the Solomon Sea, at about 8.88°S, 148.48°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Oro Bay?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PGROR for Oro Bay. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Oro Bay from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,760 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,040 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 Oro Bay?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Oro Bay 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.