Port Overview
Constructed in the 1960s for lumbering operations, Asau is situated on the North West coast of Savai'i Island. The harbour and small wharf are seldom used now. The mouth of Asau Harbour is blocked by a coral reef. Draft is around 6m, there is a 2.5m draft restriction. Channel width is around 40m. There are plans - though currently no funding - to complete dredging and make Asau a secondary port for fishing fleet and small container cargo (mainly fish).
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Samoa |
Province or District |
Savai’il Island, Vaisigano district |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Asau (village at port) |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Asua |
Latitude |
-13.51939 |
Longitude |
-172.6372 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Samoa Ports Authority |
Management Contact Person |
Taulapapa M Lealaiauloto Tafai Toilolo |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Faleolo International Airport Air NZ, Virgin Australia, Samoa Airways |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The port is not used as a result of the shallow and narrow channel resulting from sand and coral drift. Consequently there are no facilities at the port other than the wharf itself.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Performance
The port is not used, because of the shallow and narrow channel resulting from sand and coral drift. Consequently there are no facilities at the port other than the wharf itself.
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
No |
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Major Import Campaigns |
No |
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Other Comments |
The port is not used because of the shallow and narrow channel resulting from sand and coral drift. Consequently there are no facilities at the port other than the wharf itself. |
Handling Figures |
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Vessel Calls |
N/a |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
N/a |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk |
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Bulk (MT) |
N/a |
Break bulk (MT) |
N/a |
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
1 |
110 |
12 |
Channel width and draft are limiting factors |
Container Berth |
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Silo Berth |
N/a |
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Berthing Tugs |
N/a |
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Water Barges |
N/a |
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General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
N/a |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
N/a |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
N/a |
Other Imports |
N/a |
Port Handling Equipment
The Samoa Ports Authority manages the port, however the port is not used as a result of the shallow and narrow channel resulting from sand and coral drift. Consequently there are no facilities at the port other than the wharf itself.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
N/a |
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Container Gantries |
N/a |
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Mobile Cranes |
N/a |
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Reachstacker |
N/a |
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RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
N/a |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
N/a |
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Transtainer |
N/a |
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Forklifts |
N/a |
Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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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 |
Number of Reefer Stations |
N/a |
N/a |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
N/a |
N/a |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
N/a |
N/a |
Customs Guidance
Customs is not present at the port.
For more information on customs in Samoa, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Stevedoring
The port is not used because of the shallow and narrow channel resulting from sand and coral drift. Consequently there are no facilities at the port other than the wharf.
Hinterland Information
N/a
Port Security
There is no security at the port and no fencing.
Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
N/a |
Current ISPS Level |
N/a |
Police Boats |
N/a |
Fire Engines |
N/a |