General Description
Location: Noumea is situated on the S coast of New Caledonia.
General overview: Noumea is the capital and principal port of New Caledonia. The port has public and private wharves for general cargoes, bulk minerals and oils. There is a passenger terminal. The harbour is divided into Great Road and Small Road, lying N and W of the town respectively.
Traffic figures: Approx 390 vessels are handled annually.
Load line zone: South Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Apr 1 to Nov 30, Summer Dec 1 to Mar 31.
Max size: Max LOA 250m.
SLN Berth: Draught 9.7m.
Mobil CBM: LOA 200m, draught 10.4m, 50,000DWT.