Port of Alotoa (PGGUR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Alotoa (UN/LOCODE PGGUR) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Papua New Guinea, on the Solomon Sea. It sits at 10.3167° S, 150.4500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Solomon Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- New Guinea SE Coast
Services & Restrictions
Route Calculator & Transit Estimator
Great-circle distance — actual sea routes vary with canals, traffic lanes & weather.
nautical miles (direct)
@ 14 knots
B2B Freight Quote — Port of Alotoa
Compare competitive ocean and inland freight rates to and from Alotoa (PGGUR) via trusted logistics partners.
Nearby Ports & Connections
Nearest Ports to Alotoa
Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Alotoa
Where is Port of Alotoa located?
Port of Alotoa is a seaport located in Papua New Guinea, on the Solomon Sea. Its coordinates are 10.3167° S, 150.4500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Alotoa?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Alotoa is PGGUR — country code PG, location code GUR.
How deep is Port of Alotoa?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Alotoa has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Alotoa?
Port of Alotoa reports a maximum draft of 8 m, a maximum length of 205 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Alotoa require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Alotoa, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Alotoa?
Port of Alotoa is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Alotoa have?
Port of Alotoa is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Alotoa are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #53165), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →