Port of Lae (PGLAE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Lae (UN/LOCODE PGLAE) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Papua New Guinea, on the Solomon Sea. It sits at 6.7333° S, 147.0000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, container, breakbulk, oil terminal 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
- New Guinea NE Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Lae
Where is Port of Lae located?
Port of Lae is a seaport located in Papua New Guinea, on the Solomon Sea. Its coordinates are 6.7333° S, 147.0000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Lae?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Lae is PGLAE — country code PG, location code LAE.
How deep is Port of Lae?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Lae has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Lae?
Port of Lae reports a maximum draft of 14.1 m, a maximum length of 211.9 m, a maximum beam of 36 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Lae require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Lae.
What type of harbor is Port of Lae?
Port of Lae is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Lae have?
Port of Lae is recorded as offering wharves, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Lae are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #53230), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →