The shipping platform

Location: Wewak is located on the N coastline of mainland New Guinea. General overview: Berthing for overseas and coastal vessels, due to exposed position, may become hazardous during the monsoon season. No anchorage available for larger vessels. The principle exports are coffee, copra and canned fish. Traffic figures: Approx 700 vessels, both coastal trade and foreign deep sea trade, 165,500t of cargo, 5,500TEU and 13,000 passengers handled annually. Load line zone: Tropical Max size: Max LOA 150m, draught 6.0m, 10,500DWT Largest vessel handled: "Highland Chief"