Those who wish to import, handle and store Ammonium Nitrate (AN) cargoes within the declared ports must first apply to the Port Manager for the following licenses and permit; a)    Import and Handling License- complete application form and attach with the...

Any sporting activity that happens within the Declared Port waters should always be done with prior approval from the Port Manager. Complete the designated application form and attach with all the requirements specified in the form. Information on...

The handling of Dangerous goods within the Port Limits is done in consistent with other relevant National legislations but most of all it is consistent with several International codes which include the International code for the Maritime transport of...

Those who intend to discharge certain type of cargoes carried by the ships into the sea while the ship is alongside the berth, anchorage, pier, mooring buoy, dolphins or to load cargoes from the sea to ship will need to obtain a permit from the...

Any person wishing to undertake or conduct ferry services within the harbour areas of a declared port is required to obtain a ferry services permit from the Port Manager. To obtain a license to provide Ferry services within the Declared Port...

In-water vessel hull cleaning activity is prohibited in the declared ports and harbours and is only recommended for dry dock cleaning. However, certain activities of Hull-cleaning are allowed for in-water cleaning and this also includes inspection. Hull...

A vessel master or crews intending to perform lifeboat launching exercises on the vessel must obtain prior approval from the Port Manager. Interested person(s) must complete the designated application form (provide link) and submit with all the...

All vessels coming into ports for permanent anchorage/ mooring, provisions or for inward and outward customs clearance formalities must apply for a Mooring and Anchorage permit. A standard application fee per Gazettal notice G427 (provide link)...

  Those who intend to participate in the business of pulling and tying  and releasing of mooring lines to make fast or let go a vessel at any Port Facility within the declared ports will need to have the following below;      a)      A Mooring and Lineboat with...

There are two types of Mooring buoys that the Port Manager license and regulates. Refer to the application form (provide link) for the specific requirements to attach with your application.         a)      Commercial Mooring buoy- For those who intend to...

Movement and declaration of Dead ships within the declared port will require a permit from the Port Manager subject to Sections 11 and 38 of the Regulations (provide link). The Port Manager issues permits for the following below with regard to Dead...

All Port Developments are done consistent with other Statutory Regulations such as Department of Lands, Conservation Environment Protection Authority and other relevant legislations and Compliance with International Standards Port Development...

Those who want to apply for a license should submit a letter to the Port Manager specifying their intentions and complete the application form and attach with the requirements specified in the application form. The license is valid for a maximum of 2...

To ensure safety during a Port Helicopter ship operations within the declared ports, prior approval must be sought from the Port Manager. All vessel agent, masters and owners except for Military Helicopter Ship operations and NMSA Helicopter ship...

All vessels that come out from repair operations and would be undergoing sea trial operations or any other activity that is necessary to for the testing the vessel after repairs will need to be done with prior approval from the Port Manager. The...

In the event that a ship is seeking permission to take refuge or shelter within the Port Limits, the agent or master must submit an application to the Port Manager to obtain approval before entering the declared port limits. The permit given in...

Any company who proposes to undertake the Ship to Ship transfer of Crude Palm Oil within the declared port limits must first;         a)      Apply for a Ship to Ship transfer of CPO license from the Port Manager,         b)      The licensee must apply for a permit every...

The Ship to Ship transfer operations is the transfer of cargo which cannot be appropriately handled at the port facility between sea going ships positioned alongside each other either while stationary or underway. Apart from this STS transfer,...

For those intending to conduct this business, either as a Principle agent or a subagent should submit their application by completing the application form and attach all the relevant requirements specified in the form. The License is valid for a...

Those intending to obtain a Stevedoring license from the Port Manager must ensure the following below;         a)      Complete the Stevedoring application form (provide link) and submit with the requirements as specified in the form.         b)      Must have local...

Interested parties willing to operate and provide tug and towage services should apply for a permit from the Port Manager. Those interested to apply for tug and towage permit must consider and do the following below;       a)      Foreign companies who wish to...

PNGHMS endorses the applications to lease a portion of land underwater within the declared port. Applicants are normally referred to PNGHMS by the Department of Lands and Physical Planning (DLPP) to obtain underwater lease endorsement. The...