Port of Honiara (SBHIR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Honiara (UN/LOCODE SBHIR) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Solomon Islands, on the Solomon Sea. It sits at 9.4167° S, 159.9500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Good
- World Water Body
- Solomon Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Solomon Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Honiara
Where is Port of Honiara located?
Port of Honiara is a seaport located in Solomon Islands, on the Solomon Sea. Its coordinates are 9.4167° S, 159.9500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Honiara?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Honiara is SBHIR — country code SB, location code HIR.
How deep is Port of Honiara?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Honiara has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Honiara require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Honiara.
What type of harbor is Port of Honiara?
Port of Honiara is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Honiara have?
Port of Honiara is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Honiara are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #57120), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →