2.1 Kiribati Port Assessment
Kiribati Ports Authority (KPA) operates the two main ports-of-entry. The first is on Tarawa right at the edge of Betio lagoon, which also accommodates the main headquarter office. Port capacity is limited by port handling equipment. There are no dock cranes. Feasibility of further port development to provide deep water berthing sufficient for larger international ships is under study although the cost would be substantial.
The second port-of-entry, Navy Harbour, is located at London (Ronton) on Christmas Island to serve the Line and Phoenix Islands.
Both ports have customs present and import and export cargo primarily using 20 foot containers utilising ships’ onboard cranes.
There is a third port, the Port of Banaba (Ocean Island), that was primarily used to facilitate the export of phosphate for fertiliser from the island. Since that resource has been depleted it is now only used by inter-island shipping to service the resident population of 280. It can only accommodate small boats that transfer goods from larger ships anchored offshore.
All the outer islands require larger ships to anchor off and transfer cargo using small boats to beach landings or jetties.
2.1.1 Kiribati Port of Betio
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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|
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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 |
|
|
Engineering workshop & relocation |
100,000 |
|
|
Oxygen refill plant |
50,000 |
|
|
Fire main/system - Phase 2 |
- |
|
|
Portable Fire Fighter Equipment |
30,000 |
|
|
VTIS System |
- |
|
|
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) |
---|---|---|
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 |
2.1.2 Kiribati Port of Navy Harbour (Christmas Island)
Port Overview
Port-of-entry for goods coming from Fiji and Hawaii and for copra exports (containerised). It is the only port on the island capable of handling containers and large ships. The other Port, English Harbour, can only accommodate small inter-island boats with 2 metres or less draft.
Navy Harbour is limited to 20 foot containers and is not accessible in rough weather conditions. It has berthing for 1 ship at a time only. Facilities are limited.
Key port information can be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Proposed Capital Works/Expenditure
Kiritimati Branch |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
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Prime Mover |
80,000 |
|
50,000 |
New Office |
70,000 |
|
|
Jetty Ladder |
10,000 |
|
|
Solar & LED lighting along jetty |
30,000 |
20,000 |
|
Fencing |
15,500 |
|
|
Upgrading London Wharf |
20,000 |
|
|
Warehouse shed |
|
|
50,000 |
Staff House |
20,000 |
20,000 |
|
Portable Fire Equipment |
20,000 |
|
|
Power Upgrading (3 Phase) |
|
|
20,000 |
Mini Van/Bus (15 seat) |
|
60,000 |
|
Total |
265,500 |
100,000 |
120,000 |
GRAND TOTAL |
2,400,500 |
2,140,711 |
1,170,000 |
Port Location and Contact |
|
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Country |
Kiribati |
Province or District |
Christmas (Kiritimati) Island |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
London (Ronton) 2 km |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Navy Harbour |
Latitude |
2.00683889 |
Longitude |
157.48333333 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Kiribati Ports Authority |
Management Contact Person |
Capt.Kirikori Baoro |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Cassidy International Airport Fiji Air (Weekly service) |
Port Picture
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. They also manage hinterland transportation.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Performance
The channel draft is 9 metres accommodating ships of 6 metres draft maximum, and ship’s length is constrained by a jetty length of 100 metres. There is a single berth. There is no congestion as ships only call approximately every three months. Generally there is no waiting time between arrival and berthing however if the sea is rough ships may be required to anchor off for up to 5 days before they can be unloaded. This is not common.
Seasonal Constraints |
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---|---|---|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
No |
N/a |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
N/a |
Other Comments |
|
Handling Figures for 2017 |
|
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
40 (including fishing vessels) |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
100/ship (Approx. 500 pa) |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2017 |
|
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Bulk (MT) |
0 |
Break bulk (MT) |
500 mt |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Handling rate= $US16.00/m3
Discharge FCL - 20 foot container: US$ 160.00
- 40 foot container: US$ 240.00
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
1 |
100 |
6m |
|
Container Berth |
|
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Silo Berth |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Berthing Tugs |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Water Barges |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
|
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
---|---|
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
1 berth for all
|
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
|
Other Imports |
|
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
No |
Port Handling Equipment
The port handling equipment is managed by the Kiribati Port Authority (a government organisation). Equipment is funded by the KPA out of revenue, not by direct government funding.
Containers are unloaded to dockside using ships cranes, forklifted onto trailer for moving to storage area and stacked there using mobile crane.
There is a proposed plan to obtain a trailer capable of shifting 40 foot containers and a reach stacker to handle them which will make the port 40 foot container capable. This is unconfirmed.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
No |
|
|
Container Gantries |
No |
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Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
1 x 35 mt capacity |
New |
Reachstacker |
No |
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RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
No |
||
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
||
Transtainer |
No |
||
Forklifts |
Yes |
1 x 20 mt 1 x 25 mt |
Good condition Fair condition |
Container Facilities
There is a level fenced open space for container storage within the port area.
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
Open storage area for 100 x 20 foot containers |
No facilities for moving 40 foot containers |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
No |
No |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
No |
No |
Other Capacity Details |
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Daily Take Off Capacity |
100 (Weather dependant, may be less if rough seas dockside) |
Single 40 foot containers can be unloaded by ship’s crane to dock, then emptied manually. Empty containers must then be reloaded to ship with ship’s crane. |
Number of Reefer Stations |
0 |
0 |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
10/hour |
0 |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
100 |
0 |
Customs Guidance
Customs are available at port during port working hours. 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 storage facility for all and any cargo.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
---|---|---|
Bagged Cargo |
1 |
100 |
General Cargo |
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Refrigerated Cargo |
n/a |
n/a |
Stevedoring
Kiribati Port Authority (KPA) provides stevedoring services. KPA hire casual labour as and when required. There is no shortage of labour available for this purpose.
Hinterland Information
All containerised cargo is moved from the port by KPA who operate the island’s only sidelifter. It is 20 foot container-capable only.
Break bulk cargo is collected by individuals using privately owned small trucks ranging from 1-5 mt of which there are plenty.
Port Security
The port is securely fenced and has manned
security 24/7. It is ISPS compliant. There are no plans for any
changes to security infrastructure or processes. Security is not a
major issue on the island due to size and obvious difficulty
leaving.
Security |
|
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
1 |
Police Boats |
No |
Fire Engines |
No |