Port of Wewak Harbor (PGWWK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Wewak Harbor (UN/LOCODE PGWWK) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Papua New Guinea, on the Bismarck Sea. It sits at 3.5667° S, 143.6333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 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
- Bismarck Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Bismarck Archipelago
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Wewak Harbor
Where is Port of Wewak Harbor located?
Port of Wewak Harbor is a seaport located in Papua New Guinea, on the Bismarck Sea. Its coordinates are 3.5667° S, 143.6333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Wewak Harbor?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Wewak Harbor is PGWWK — country code PG, location code WWK.
How deep is Port of Wewak Harbor?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Wewak Harbor has a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Wewak Harbor?
Port of Wewak Harbor reports a maximum length of 150 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Wewak Harbor require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Wewak Harbor, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Wewak Harbor?
Port of Wewak Harbor is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Wewak Harbor have?
Port of Wewak Harbor is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Wewak Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #56738), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →