- Port Overview
- Proposed Capital Works/Expenditure
- Port Picture
- Description and Contacts of Key Companies
- Port Performance
- Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
- Berthing Specifications
- General Cargo Handling Berths
- Port Handling Equipment
- Container Facilities
- Customs Guidance
- Terminal Information
- Stevedoring
- Hinterland Information
- Port Security
Port Overview
The port operates as a main port-of-entry for all imports to Kiribati (with the exception of some imports to Phoenix and Line Islands via Navy Harbour) and is a transhipment port to smaller coastal shipping which services the outer Islands. The port is capable of dealing with current volumes and appears to be operating safely and efficiently under the direction of the Kiribati Ports Authority (KPA). Loading and unloading facilities are limited to using ship's own cranes at dockside and moving containers to storage areas using truck and trailers. The port area is secure.
Port website: http://ports.com/kiribati/port-of-betio-tarawa-atoll/
Key port information can also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Proposed Capital Works/Expenditure
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE |
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Forecast |
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TARAWA |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
TA for Engineering |
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Low bed flat trailer (Mafi) |
150,000 |
|
|
Yard Concrete Pavement |
1,500,000 |
495,711 |
|
Inventory Database |
5,000 |
|
|
New Buoy/Navigation mark |
|
|
|
Solar PV Grid & LED lighting |
200,000 |
300,000 |
|
Teeitei Suzuki O/B Engine Engine x 2 |
70,000 |
|
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Engineering workshop & relocation |
100,000 |
|
|
Oxygen refill plant |
50,000 |
|
|
Fire main/system - Phase 2 |
- |
|
|
Portable Fire Fighter Equipment |
30,000 |
|
|
VTIS System |
- |
|
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Prime Mover |
|
160,000 |
|
Office Upgrading |
30,000 |
30,000 |
|
Reach Stacker |
|
1,000,000 |
|
Top Lifter |
|
|
850,000 |
Other |
|
55,000 |
200,000 |
Total |
2,135,000 |
2,040,711 |
1,050,000 |
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Kiribati |
Province or District |
South Tarawa |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Betio 200m |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Betio |
Latitude |
1.36222222 |
Longitude |
172.93138889 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Kiribati Ports Authority |
Management Contact Person |
Ruata Titaake (CEO) ruatit@gmail.com |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Bonriki Fiji Airways |
Port Picture
A Slipway & berthing for domestic coastal shipping
B Main Wharf for discharge and loading cargo (container and bulk)
C Berthing for fishing and coastal shipping vessel
D Container storage area
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The Port is managed and maintained by the Kiribati Ports Authority (KPA), a statutory body established in 2000 under KPA Act 1990 and operating under the direction of Board Directors appointed by the Minister of Communication, Transport and Tourism. Wholly owned by the Government, it currently employs 158 employees.
The KPA is
responsible for all stevedoring activities, security, surveys of vessels, shipping
channels, and navigation aids, regulating and controlling
navigation within the ports, communications and harbor
control.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Performance
The maximum channel draft at high tide is 11 metres and maximum berthing draft at the main and only international cargo wharf is 8 metres. Maximum berthing ship’s length is 200 metres.
The maximum weight for containers loading or unloading at the wharf is 25 mt.
The port is rarely congested with shipping, although container storage is limited to around 600 x 20 foot containers and 400 x 40 foot containers at any one time.
There is no standing priority for humanitarian cargoes however these will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Waiting time to berth is generally no more than 1 hour, if not immediate and delays due to bad weather are rare (less than 1 per year).
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
No |
n/a |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
Major construction projects, whilst rare, can result in short term congestion of container storage. |
Other Comments |
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HANDLING FIGURES for 2017 |
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Vessel Calls |
445 (70 container) (14 tanker) |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
3,787 TEU discharged 685 TEU loaded |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2017 |
|
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Bulk (MT) |
0 |
Break bulk (MT) |
328 (Excluding Containers) |
Months in 2017 |
Jan - Dec |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
TEU $200/20 foot container
$300/40 foot container
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: PORT RATES/TARIFFS PAGE
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth Container Berth |
1 |
200 |
8 |
There is only one cargo berth. |
Silo Berth |
N/a |
N/a |
N/a |
N/a |
Berthing Tugs |
2 |
25 |
6 |
Located in the ‘basin’ domestic wharf. |
Water Barges |
3 |
15 |
6 |
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
There is main berth only |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
|
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
N/a |
Other Imports |
Port Handling Equipment
The handling equipment is owned and operated by the government run KPA. Shipboard cranes are used for loading and unloading containers dockside.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
No |
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Container Gantries |
No |
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Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
50 mt |
Good. Used for stacking in storage area. |
Reach stacker |
Yes |
40 mt |
Good. Used for stacking and movements in storage area. |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
No |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
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Transtainer |
No |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
1 x 30 mt 4 x 7 mt 2 x 2 mt |
All good to fair condition. |
Container Facilities
Container facilities consist of open, flat storage area within the port security perimeter.
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
600 |
200 - 300 |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
0 |
0 |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
8 |
|
Other Capacity Details |
n/a |
n/a |
Daily Take Off Capacity |
200/day (12 – 15/hr) |
200/day (12-15/hr) |
Number of Reefer Stations |
8 |
|
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
12-15/hr |
12-15/hr |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
100-120 |
Customs Guidance
Customs are available at port during port working hours. They have offices within the port perimeter. Clearance is usually immediate and there are no particular issues with customs officials or procedures. Clearance can often be done in advance of berthing.
For more information on customs in Kiribati, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
As previously documented above, there is one berth that is used for all cargo.
Grain and Bulk Handling
There is no facility for grain or bulk handling discharge at this port.
Main Storage Terminal
There is one, closed shed for storage (approx. 60m2 of which generally 40% is available). All other storage requires containers.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
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Bagged Cargo |
1 |
60 |
General Cargo |
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Refrigerated Cargo |
n/a |
n/a |
Stevedoring
Kiribati Port Authority (KPA) provides stevedoring services. KPA hire a mix of permanent and casual labour as and when required. There is no shortage of labour available for this purpose.
Hinterland Information
KPA operate 3 x 20 feet containers capable side lifters with trailers and 1 x 40 foot container capable side lifter with trailer. There are another 3 - 4 side lifter trucks available operated by private companies (Onestop Ltd, Coral Ace Ltd, Punjas Ltd). Between them, these trucks are responsible for majority of transport to areas in South Tarawa accessible by road.
Port Security
The port is securely fenced and manned by security staff 24/7. There are no obvious security or safety issues. There is a project underway to resurface all paved areas within the port perimeter that will add to safety for foot and vehicular traffic. This is due for completion 2019.
Security |
|
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
1 |
Police Boats |
No |
Fire Engines |
No |