Seaport · Papua New Guinea
Port of Rabaul
Rabaul (Papua New Guinea) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 56810). It lies on the Bismarck Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Papua New Guinea
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PGRAB
- World Port Index no.
- 56810
- Coordinates
- 4.20°S, 152.18°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Bismarck Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Bismarck Archipelago
- Repairs
- Limited
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 | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 23.2 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
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
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
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) | 2,860 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,840 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,070 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Rabaul, 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 Rabaul
Where is Port of Rabaul?
Rabaul (Papua New Guinea) lies on the Bismarck Sea, at about 4.20°S, 152.18°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Rabaul?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PGRAB for Rabaul. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Rabaul from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,860 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,070 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 Rabaul?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Rabaul 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.