Port of Rabaul (PGRAB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Rabaul (UN/LOCODE PGRAB) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Papua New Guinea, on the Bismarck Sea. It sits at 4.2000° S, 152.1833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 23.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, container 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Bismarck Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Bismarck Archipelago
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Rabaul
Where is Port of Rabaul located?
Port of Rabaul is a seaport located in Papua New Guinea, on the Bismarck Sea. Its coordinates are 4.2000° S, 152.1833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Rabaul?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Rabaul is PGRAB — country code PG, location code RAB.
How deep is Port of Rabaul?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Rabaul has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 23.2 m.
Does Port of Rabaul require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Rabaul.
What type of harbor is Port of Rabaul?
Port of Rabaul is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Rabaul have?
Port of Rabaul is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, container facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Rabaul are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #56810), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →