Port Overview
Ebeye port in RMI is a secondary international port in Kwajalein Atoll currently handles 700 TEUs annually. The port is situated on the leeward, lagoon shore of Ebeye Island on the southern corner of Kwajalein atoll. It is 5.5 km from the US military port of Kwajalein and 442 km from the Port of Majuro. It supports both inter-island ferry services and international and inter-island container and general cargo trades, including fuel. Kwajalein Atoll Port Authority (KAPA), which is under the Kwajalein Atoll Local government and the Kwajalein Atoll Development Authority (KADA), is responsible for Ebeye port.
The wharf has a length of 120 m (400 feet) with a width of 36.5 m (120 feet). The container yard is around 4,380 m2 (48,000 square feet). A smaller ‘L-shaped’ wharf to the north is used by domestic vessels and the ferry from Kwajalein.
Water depth around the main operational area, to the western side of the wharf, varies from around 12 m to 17 m, before deepening to the west.
1 – Container Yard
2 – Passenger ferry terminal
3 – Dock for inter-island vessels
4 – RoRo landing
Passenger ferry services to and from Kwajalein Island operated by the US Army run six days per week about 10 times per day. The ferry service is open and free of charge to the public.
The main Ebeye dock is basic and open with basic handling equipment. No reach stacker is available at the time of writing this report.
World Bank is funding a Maritime Safety and Security (est. US$7.65 million) project to strengthen safety and security of maritime transport and support. World Bank funding also aims to improve security with fence construction, extra lighting, as well as a standby generator. There are also plans to construct a warehouse (30x30 feet) for use as transit storage and equipment parking, as well as expanding the terminal for passengers.
There is a RoRo landing approx. 550 metres north from the Ebeye Dock, next to the gas station. It is approx. 35 metre wide and receives landing crafts and RoRo vessels to load/unload, mainly heavy equipment.
There is a ramp in Gauguegue, 8 Km from Ebeye, however, it is not operational and would require significant investment to repair.
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Republic of Marshall Islands |
Province or District |
Ebeye |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Ebeye 1 Km |
Port's Complete Name |
Ebeye |
Latitude |
8.779085304240152 |
Longitude |
167.7357619419535 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Marshall Islands Port Authority |
Management Contact Person |
Ben Jerry Jacklick |
Nearest Airport and Airlines |
Kwajalein |
Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
United Airlines Air Marshall Islands |
Port Picture
Ebeye Container Yard
Empty containers are handled with forklifts
Passenger Terminal
Ebeye RoRo Ramp
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Marshall Islands Port Authority
The Marshall Islands Port Authority (RMIPA) is the controlling agency for all ports in RMI and is based in Majuro with an office in Ebeye. The Port Authority is a state-owned enterprise and is responsible for the development, maintenance and operation of all seaports. RMIPA reports to the Minister of Transportation and Communications and is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors appointed by the Cabinet. The day-to-day operations are managed by an executive director and staff of 60.
Kwajalein Atoll Stevedoring Company (KASCO)
KASCO is a private enterprise undertaking all Ebeye port operations.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List here.
Port Performance
Ebeye dock currently handles around 700 TEUs per year. The dock is approximately 120m long and currently services international cargo vessels enroute from Majuro and Guam as well as domestic shipping vessels that deliver a wide variety of imported food and household items, construction equipment and materials, and diesel fuel. Local stevedores (KASCO) process the loading and unloading on Ebeye Dock.
There are two scheduled freight vessel services per month. All containers are unloaded directly by the vessel. There is very limited container handling capability and subsequently containers are unloaded at the dock edge in situ due to the inability to move containers about the dock area.
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
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Rainy Season |
No |
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Major Import Campaigns |
No |
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Handling Figures for 2022 |
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Vessel Calls |
2 per month |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
700 |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022 |
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Bulk (MT) |
None |
Break bulk (MT) |
135 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
KASCO is charging USD 8.00 per rev. ton from handling container.
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
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Conventional Berth |
1 |
120 |
12 |
Container Berth |
As above |
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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
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
No |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
No |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
35 m |
Port Handling Equipment
The port handling equipping is operated by KASCO. A reach loader was donated by USAG it 2017 but is no longer operational.
The handling equipment could become a major bottleneck in case of an emergency given that there is limited capacity.
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 |
Yes |
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Available through a local construction contractor |
Reach stacker |
No |
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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 |
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Container Facilities
Forklifts |
Containers on Dock Edge |
Ebeye Passenger Terminal for USAG ferry and Side Dock used by landing craft and smaller vessels |
USAG Ferry from Kwajalein arriving at public dock |
Kwajalein Stevedoring Company office |
Gauguegue Ramp |
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
Forklifts only |
Forklifts only |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
No |
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Refrigerated Container Stations |
No |
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Customs Guidance
A customs officer is present when vessel arrives. As there are two scheduled vessels arriving per month, the customs clearing process is normally a few hours.
For more information on customs in Marshall Islands please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information here.
Terminal Information
Main Storage Terminal
Only a basic open area storage exists. No covered storage available.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
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Bagged Cargo |
No - all goods remain in containers until collected by consignees |
Refrigerated Cargo |
No |
Stevedoring
Kwajalein Atoll Stevedoring Company (KASCO) is a state-owned terminal operator and the only stevedoring company available to handle all port activities in Ebeye.
Hinterland Information
No containers are delivered all goods must be collected directly from the port.
Port Security
Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
No |
Current ISPS Level |
Unknown |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
No |