Port of Port Moresby (PGPOM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Moresby (UN/LOCODE PGPOM) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Papua New Guinea, on the Coral Sea. It sits at 9.4667° S, 147.1333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 14 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- 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 Port Moresby
Where is Port of Port Moresby located?
Port of Port Moresby is a seaport located in Papua New Guinea, on the Coral Sea. Its coordinates are 9.4667° S, 147.1333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Moresby?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Moresby is PGPOM — country code PG, location code POM.
How deep is Port of Port Moresby?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Moresby has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Moresby?
Port of Port Moresby reports a maximum draft of 14.5 m, a maximum length of 211 m, a maximum beam of 35.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Port Moresby require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Moresby.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Moresby?
Port of Port Moresby is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Moresby have?
Port of Port Moresby is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Moresby are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #53160), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →