Seaport · Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby
Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 53160). It lies on the Coral Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Papua New Guinea
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PGPOM
- World Port Index no.
- 53160
- Coordinates
- 9.47°S, 147.13°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Coral Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- New Guinea SE Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 14.0 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 211.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 35.2 m |
| Max vessel draft | 14.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 2,700 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,680 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,000 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Moresby, 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 Port Moresby
Where is Port Moresby?
Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) lies on the Coral Sea, at about 9.47°S, 147.13°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Moresby?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PGPOM for Port Moresby. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Port Moresby?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 211.0 m, beam 35.2 m, draft 14.5 m for Port Moresby. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Port Moresby from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,700 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,000 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 Port Moresby?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Moresby 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.