Port Overview
Noro has a single berth with a limitation of 64m LOA. It is managed by SIPA and is a secondary port.. There are no other limitations other than the berth size. Due to limited ship visits there is no congestion and no waiting time. It is mainly utilised by interisland shipping and ferry services. There are very few facilities or limited port infrastructure. There are 2 large forklifts capable of moving containers and 2 forklifts for moving pallets. Tradco Shipping Ltd, a shipping agency operates in the port.
Port website: www.sipa.com.sb
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Solomon Islands |
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Province or District |
New Georgia, Western Province |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
TOWN NAME. Noro DISTANCE: 1 km |
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Port's Complete Name |
Port Of Noro |
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Latitude |
-8º -12' -56' S |
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Longitude |
157º 12' 41' E |
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Managing Company or Port Authority |
Solomon Islands Port Authority |
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Management Contact Person |
Douglas Alex |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
AIRPORT NAME Honiara 301 nautical miles LIST OF INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS |
Port Picture
1. National Fisheries Developments Ltd (NFD) private wharf 2. Main wharf
3. Container storage area 4. SIPA warehouse storage 5. SIPA office and workshop
6. NFD
workshop
7. NFD offices
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
SIPA is the SOE responsible for management of the port and facilities including stevedoring.
Tradco Shipping Ltd handles most of the shipping agency operations.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List here.
Port Performance
Noro channel draft is 15m. It has a single berth with a limitation of 64m LOA. It is managed by SIPA and is a secondary port.. There are no other limitations other than the berth size. Due to limited ship visits there is no congestion and no waiting time. It is mainly utilised by interisland shipping and ferry services. There are very few facilities or limited port infrastructure. There are 2 large forklifts capable of moving containers and 2 forklifts for moving pallets. Humanitarian cargo will be given priority if necessary with prior approval from the Ministry Of Foreign Affairs. There is unlikely to be any waiting tome for berthing.
Handling MTs includes or includes container volume.
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Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
No |
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Major Import Campaigns |
No |
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Other Comments |
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Handling Figures for 2015 |
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Vessel Calls |
582 |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
4923 |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2015 |
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Bulk (MT) |
15436 |
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Break bulk (MT) |
61492 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: INSERT LINK TO PORT RATES/TARIFFS PAGE – link directly to an external webpage which has relevant rates, tariffs, and/or charges for the port, if available.
Charges applied as per gazette rate to Break Bulk cargoes:
Stevedoring Charge @ $39.00 per Revenue tons
Tonnage dues @ $45.00
Handling Charge @ $25.00 per Revenue tones
Wharf charges @ $10.50 per Revenue tons
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
1 |
64 |
12 - 15 |
This is the only berth |
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Container Berth |
NO |
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Silo Berth |
NO |
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Berthing Tugs |
NO |
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Water Barges |
NO |
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General Cargo Handling Berths
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Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
There is only 1 berth (see above)
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Exports - Bagged Cargo |
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Imports and Exports - RoRo |
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Other Imports |
Port Handling Equipment
There is limited port handling equipment. It is operated by SIPA
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Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
NO |
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Container Gantries |
NO |
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Mobile Cranes |
NO |
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Reachstacker |
Yes |
1 x 45 MT |
! x 45 MT new arriving 2017 |
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RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
NO |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
NO |
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Transtainer |
NO |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
1 x 45 MT 1 x 7 MT 1 x 3 MT |
Container Facilities
There are no container facilities at the port.
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Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
No |
No |
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Container Freight Station (CFS) |
No |
No |
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Refrigerated Container Stations |
No |
No |
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Other Capacity Details |
No |
No |
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Daily Take Off Capacity |
No |
No |
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Number of Reefer Stations |
Nil |
Nil |
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Emergency Take-off Capacity |
No |
No |
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Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
No |
No |
Customs Guidance
There is a customs station at Noro and customs officers are available 24/7 as required.
For more information on customs in Solomon Islands, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 1.3 Customs Information here.
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
There is no multi purpose terminal
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
There is no grain and bulk handling facilities.
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
There are 2 covered warehouses both of approximately 70 x 20 m . They are generally only 30% utilised.
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Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
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Bagged Cargo |
2 |
280 m2 |
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Refrigerated Cargo |
None |
- |
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General Cargo |
As for bagged (above) |
- |
Stevedoring
Stevedoring service is managed by SIPA. There is adequate manpower available for current requirements and more labour can be drafted in case of surge requirements.
Hinterland Information
There are 3 side-lifter trucks owned by SolTuna (fishing company) 20’ – 40’ container capable that may be hired. SIFA allows un-stuffing of containers at port to enable business-houses to transport goods on small trucks (3 – 5 MT) .
Port Security
Port security is managed by the Port Authorities Director of Corporate Services and is present 24/7. There have been no reported issues with security in Noro Port
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Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
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Current ISPS Level |
1 |
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Police Boats |
No |
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Fire Engines |
No |
