Port of Kavieng Harbor (PGKVG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Kavieng Harbor (UN/LOCODE PGKVG) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Papua New Guinea, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 2.5833° S, 150.8000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 17.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Papua New Guinea
UN/LOCODE
PGKVG
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
2.5833° S, 150.8000° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
17.1 m
Tidal Range
1 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
South Pacific Ocean
Region
Bismarck Archipelago

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
76 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kavieng Harbor

Where is Port of Kavieng Harbor located?

Port of Kavieng Harbor is a seaport located in Papua New Guinea, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 2.5833° S, 150.8000° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kavieng Harbor?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kavieng Harbor is PGKVG — country code PG, location code KVG.

How deep is Port of Kavieng Harbor?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kavieng Harbor has a channel depth of about 17.1 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Kavieng Harbor?

Port of Kavieng Harbor is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Kavieng Harbor have?

Port of Kavieng Harbor is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Kavieng Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #56760), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →