Seaport · Papua New Guinea
Port of Samarai
Samarai (Papua New Guinea) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 53170). It lies on the Coral Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Papua New Guinea
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PGSQT
- World Port Index no.
- 53170
- Coordinates
- 10.62°S, 150.67°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Coral Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- New Guinea SE Coast
- Other names
- Dinner Island
- 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 | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radiotelephone
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) | 2,920 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,900 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,210 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Samarai, 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 Samarai
Where is Port of Samarai?
Samarai (Papua New Guinea) lies on the Coral Sea, at about 10.62°S, 150.67°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Samarai?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PGSQT for Samarai. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Samarai from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,920 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,210 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 Samarai?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Samarai 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.