2.1.2 Samoa Port of Saleologa
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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 Page 1 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 Page 4.