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
Country Samoa
Province or District Saval’il Island
Nearest Town or City Salelologa (town at the port)
with Distance from 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 ([email protected])
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures Faleolo International Airport
Air NZ, Samoa Airlines, Virgin Australia
Port Picture
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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
Occurs Time Frame
Rainy Season No
Major Import Campaigns No
Other Comments
Page 2 Handling Figures for N/a
Vessel Calls N/a
Container Traffic (TEUs) N/a
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for N/a
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 6m Used for domestic ferry service only
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
There is no handling equipment.
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
Transtainer No
Forklifts No
Page 3 Container Facilities
There are 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.
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
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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