2.1.3 Samoa Port of Asau | Digital Logistics Capacity Assessments

Port Overview

Constructed in the 1960s for lumbering operations, Asau is situated on the North West coast of Savai'i Island. The harbour and small wharf are seldom used now. The mouth of Asau Harbour is blocked by a coral reef. Draft is around 6m, there is a 2.5m draft restriction. Channel width is around 40m. There are plans - though currently no funding - to complete dredging and make Asau a secondary port for fishing fleet and small container cargo (mainly fish).

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

Port Location and Contact
Country	Samoa
Province or District	Savai’il Island, Vaisigano district
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	Asau (village at port)
Port's Complete Name	Port of Asua
Latitude	-13.51939
Longitude	-172.6372
Managing Company or Port Authority	Samoa Ports Authority
Management Contact Person	Taulapapa M Lealaiauloto Tafai Toilolo ttoilolo@spasamoa.ws
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Faleolo International Airport Air NZ, Virgin Australia, Samoa Airways

Port Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

The port is not used as a result of the shallow and narrow channel resulting from sand and coral drift. Consequently there are no facilities at the port other than the wharf itself.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List

Port Performance

The port is not used, because of the shallow and narrow channel resulting from sand and coral drift. Consequently there are no facilities at the port other than the wharf itself.

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	No
Major Import Campaigns	No
Other Comments	The port is not used because of the shallow and narrow channel resulting from sand and coral drift. Consequently there are no facilities at the port other than the wharf itself.

Handling Figures
Vessel Calls	N/a
Container Traffic (TEUs)	N/a

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk
Bulk (MT)	N/a
Break bulk (MT)	N/a

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length *(m)*	Maximum Draft (m)	Comments
Conventional Berth	1	110	12	Channel width and draft are limiting factors
Container Berth
Silo Berth	N/a
Berthing Tugs	N/a
Water Barges	N/a

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type	Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo	N/a
Exports - Bagged Cargo	N/a
Imports and Exports - RoRo	N/a
Other Imports	N/a

Port Handling Equipment

The Samoa Ports Authority manages the port, however the port is not used as a result of the shallow and narrow channel resulting from sand and coral drift. Consequently there are no facilities at the port other than the wharf itself.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	N/a
Container Gantries	N/a
Mobile Cranes	N/a
Reachstacker	N/a
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	N/a
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	N/a
Transtainer	N/a
Forklifts	N/a

Container Facilities

Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	N/a	N/a
Container Freight Station (CFS)	N/a	N/a
Refrigerated Container Stations	N/a	N/a
Other Capacity Details	N/a	N/a
Daily Take Off Capacity *(Containers per Day)*	N/a	N/a
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	N/a	N/a
Emergency Take-off Capacity	N/a	N/a
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift *(Containers per Shift)*	N/a	N/a

Customs Guidance

Customs is not present at the port.

For more information on customs in Samoa, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Stevedoring

The port is not used because of the shallow and narrow channel resulting from sand and coral drift. Consequently there are no facilities at the port other than the wharf.

Hinterland Information

N/a

Port Security

There is no security at the port and no fencing.

Security
ISPS Compliant	N/a
Current ISPS Level *(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)*	N/a
Police Boats	N/a
Fire Engines	N/a