Papua New Guinea

Port of Oro Bay (PG ROR)

Papua New Guinea
Port information
UN/LOCODE PG ROR
Coordinates -8.8833, 148.4833 (8°53′S 148°29′E)
Nearest city Oro
Body of water Solomon Sea; South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry No
Harbor
Harbor size Very small
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 4 m
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 15.5 m
Cargo pier depth 11 m
Services
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Diesel fuel Provisions
Ratings
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 6.89

Oro Bay operates as a working harbor in Papua New Guinea, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Very small harbor laid out as Coastal, natural sets the scale of operations at Oro Bay. Draft at the approach to Oro Bay is constrained by a 11.0 m channel depth. Cargo moving through Oro Bay typically connects onward through Oro.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Oro Bay located?
Oro Bay is a seaport in Papua New Guinea, near Oro.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Oro Bay?
The UN/LOCODE for Oro Bay is PG ROR.
What is the channel depth at Oro Bay?
The channel depth at Oro Bay is 11 m.
Nearby ports
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