2.1.4 Samoa Port of Mulifanua 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 Page 1 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 Page 2 Handling Figures 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 Page 3 Transtainer No 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 Page 4.