2.1.2 Samoa Port of Saleologa
Port Overview
Salelologa is a village district on the eastern end of Savai'i Island. Salelologa wharf is the main port of entry into the island, and is the only ferry terminal on Savai'i.
The inter-island passenger and vehicle ferries operate in the Apolima Strait between Salelologa and Mulifanua wharf (at the North West corner of Upolu), and operate 7 days a week during the day. Ferry arrivals and departures are usually every two hours. A one-way trip takes about 90 minutes. The ferries are managed by the government/private sector joint venture company Samoa Shipping Corporation (SSC) that also manages the Port. There are no facilities at the port other than a passenger terminal, ticket office and roll on roll off wharf.
There has been discussion around transferring port management to the Samoa Ports Authority, however no definite timelines for this have been set.
Port website: http://www.samoashipping.com/destinations/salelologa
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Samoa |
Province or District |
Saval’il Island |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Salelologa (town at the port) |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Salelologa |
Latitude |
-13.73778 |
Longitude |
-172.2206 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Samoa Shipping Company (SSC) |
Management Contact Person |
Pipi Ioane Fomai (pipi@samoashipping.com) |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Faleolo International Airport Air NZ, Samoa Airlines, Virgin Australia |
Port Picture
1 Disused wharf (in disrepair) 2 SSC offices 3 Terminal building
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Samoa Shipping Corporation is responsible for the port, facilities and operating the ferry service.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.3 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Performance
The port is used solely for loading and offloading passengers and vehicles using the domestic inter-island ferry service. There are no facilities for any cargo handling.
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 N/a |
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Vessel Calls |
N/a |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
N/a |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for N/a |
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Bulk (mt) |
N/a |
Break bulk (mt) |
N/a |
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
1 |
45m |
6m |
Used for domestic ferry service only |
Container Berth |
N/a |
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Silo Berth |
N/a |
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Berthing Tugs |
N/a |
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Water Barges |
N/a |
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General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
N/a |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
N/a |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
N/a |
Other Imports |
N/a |
Port Handling Equipment
There is no handling equipment.
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 |
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 |
No |
Container Facilities
There are no container facilities.
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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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 |
N/a |
N/a |
Number of Reefer Stations |
N/a |
N/a |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
N/a |
N/a |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
N/a |
N/a |
Customs Guidance
There are no customs services.
For more information on customs in Samoa, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Stevedoring
There are no stevedoring activities
Hinterland Information
There is no requirement for hinterland transport, however there are abundant flat deck trucks (5mt) available on the island of Savai’i if required.
Port Security
There is no permanent port security.
Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
No |
Current ISPS Level |
N/a |
Police Boats |
No |
Fire Engines |
No |