Port of Honiara (SB HIR)
Solomon Islands
| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | SB HIR |
| Coordinates | -9.4167, 159.9500 (9°25′S 159°57′E) |
| Nearest city | Honiara |
| Body of water | Solomon Sea; South Pacific Ocean |
| First port of entry | Yes |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Very small |
| Harbor type | Open roadstead |
| Shelter | Good |
| Tidal range | 1 m |
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11 m |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Pilotage compulsory | Yes |
| Pilotage available | Yes |
| Tug assistance | Yes |
| Quarantine / pratique | Yes |
| Repairs | Limited |
| Medical facilities | 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
Deck supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
Engine supplies
Ratings
Located in Solomon Islands, the port of Honiara serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Honiara has a Very small harbor of the Open roadstead type. Ships approaching Honiara work with a channel depth of 7.9 m.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Honiara located?
- Honiara is a seaport in Solomon Islands.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Honiara?
- The UN/LOCODE for Honiara is SB HIR.
- What is the channel depth at Honiara?
- The channel depth at Honiara is 7.9 m.
Nearby ports
- Tulaghi Solomon Islands 42 km
- Yandina Solomon Islands 89 km
- Port Noro Solomon Islands 332 km
- Ringgi Cove Solomon Islands 345 km
- Gizo Harbor Solomon Islands 371 km
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 6099 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 14798 km
- Los Angeles USA 9844 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 11946 km
- Hamburg Germany 14430 km
- Santos Brazil 15340 km
- Durban South Africa 13025 km
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