Port of Daru (PGDAU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Daru (UN/LOCODE PGDAU) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Papua New Guinea, on the Coral Sea. It sits at 9.0667° S, 143.2000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Coral Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- New Guinea SE Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Daru
Where is Port of Daru located?
Port of Daru is a seaport located in Papua New Guinea, on the Coral Sea. Its coordinates are 9.0667° S, 143.2000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Daru?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Daru is PGDAU — country code PG, location code DAU.
How deep is Port of Daru?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Daru has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Daru?
Port of Daru reports a maximum draft of 3.7 m, a maximum length of 64 m, a maximum beam of 14 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Daru require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Daru, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Daru?
Port of Daru is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Daru have?
Port of Daru is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Daru are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #53150), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →