Seaport · Solomon Islands
Port Noro
Port Noro (Solomon Islands) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 56975). It lies on the Solomon Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Solomon Islands
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SBNOR
- World Port Index no.
- 56975
- Coordinates
- 8.22°S, 157.18°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Solomon Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Solomon Islands
- Other names
- Cutter Pt
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Communications and connections
- 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) | 3,220 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,200 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,450 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Noro, 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. 126 (Enroute) - Pacific Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Port Noro
Where is Port Noro?
Port Noro (Solomon Islands) lies on the Solomon Sea, at about 8.22°S, 157.18°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Noro?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SBNOR for Port Noro. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Port Noro from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,220 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,450 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 Noro?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Noro 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.