Port of Samarai (PGSQT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Samarai (UN/LOCODE PGSQT) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Papua New Guinea, on the Coral Sea. It sits at 10.6167° S, 150.6667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very 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 Samarai
Where is Port of Samarai located?
Port of Samarai is a seaport located in Papua New Guinea, on the Coral Sea. Its coordinates are 10.6167° S, 150.6667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Samarai?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Samarai is PGSQT — country code PG, location code SQT.
How deep is Port of Samarai?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Samarai has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Samarai require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Samarai.
What type of harbor is Port of Samarai?
Port of Samarai is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Samarai have?
Port of Samarai is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Samarai are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #53170), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →