The shipping platform

Location: Apra Harbor is situated on the W coast of the island of Guam, over 1,400nm S of Tokyo. General overview: Apra Harbor contains the port for the island of Guam. The island comes under the jurisdiction of the USA and has a large naval base in the Inner Harbor in addition to its commercial activities in the Outer Harbor. The typhoon season is from May-Nov when port operations may be affected. Traffic figures: Approx 1,905,000t of cargo, 100,000TEU and 2,139 vessels handled annually. Load line zone: Summer. Max size: Draught 15.8m, 100,000DWT. Largest vessel handled: "President Grant" 47,893GT, LOA 274.9m, draught 11.0m. Oil Piers: Vessels up to about 16.0m draught can be accommodated.