Port Overview
Mulifanua is a village on the north-western tip of the island of Upolu. Mulifanua wharf is the main ferry terminal for inter-island vehicle and passenger travel across the Apolima Strait between Upolu and the island of Savai'i. The government's joint venture company Samoa Shipping Corporation (SSC) operates the ferry service, seven days a week, between Mulifanua and Salelologa at the east end of Savai'i Island. A one-way trip between the two islands takes about 90 minutes. The ferry usually runs every two hours during the day.
SSC is also responsible for management of the port . The port is utilised solely as a ferry terminal, and as such there are no facilities at the port other than a passenger terminal, ticket office and roll on roll off wharf.
In 2018 Mulifanau had an upgrade completed on the passenger and bus terminal. As a result of drifting sand, dredging operation is being planned to maintain channel width and depth.
Port website: http://www.samoashipping.com/destinations/mulifanua
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact
Country Samoa
Province or District Upolu Island, Aiga-i-le-Tai district
Nearest Town or City Mulifanau
with Distance from Port (Village at the port)
Port's Complete Name Port of Mulifanau
Latitude -13.830154
Longitude -172.036398
Managing Company or Port Authority Samoa Shipping Company
Management Contact Person Pipi Ioane Fomai ([email protected])
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures Faleolo International Airport
Air NZ, Virgin Australia, Samoa Airlines.
Port Picture
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1 Ro-Ro wharf 2 SSC Offices 3 Ferry terminal buildings 4 Car Park
5 Loading/unloading area for ferry
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Samoa Shipping Corporation (SSC) manages the port. It is used for Ro-Ro operations for the inter-island ferry service also managed by SSC. There are no other facilities available and no other companies present at the port.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.3 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Performance
Samoa Shipping Corporation (SSC) manages the port. It is used for Ro-Ro operations for the inter-island ferry service also managed by SSC. There are no other facilities available and no other companies present within the port.
Seasonal Constraints
Occurs Time Frame
Rainy Season No N/a
Major Import Campaigns No N/a
Other Comments
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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 Maximum Comments
(m) Draft (m)
Conventional Berth 1 45m 5m
Container Berth N/a
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
Samoa Shipping Corporation (SSC) a government joint venture, manages the port. It is used for Ro-Ro operations for the inter-island ferry service also managed by SSC. There are no other facilities available and no other companies present within the port.
Equipment Available Total Quantity and Capacity Available Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane No
Container Gantries No
Mobile Cranes No
Reachstacker No
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) No
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines No
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Forklifts No
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 N/a N/a (Containers per Day)
Number of Reefer Stations N/a N/a (Connection Points)
Emergency Take-off Capacity N/a N/a
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift N/a N/a (Containers per Shift)
Customs Guidance
There are no customs services available at this port
For more information on customs in Samoa, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Terminal Information
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
There are no storage facilities available at this port.
Storage Type Number of Storage Facilities Area (m2)
Bagged Cargo N/a N/a
Refrigerated Cargo N/a N/a
General Cargo N/a N/a
Port Security
There is local security present.
Security
ISPS Compliant No
Current ISPS Level N/a (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)
Police Boats No
Fire Engines No
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