Port Overview 

The Port of Navy Harbour is the port of entry for goods coming from Fiji and Hawaii and for copra exports (containerised). It is the only port on Christmas Island capable of handling containers and large ships. The other port, English Harbour, can only accommodate small interisland boats with 2 m or less draft. Navy Harbour is limited to 20’ containers and is not accessible in rough weather conditions. It has berthing for one ship at a time only and facilities are limited.   

Port website: N/A 

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com 

Port Location and Contact
Country	Kiribati
Province or District	Kiritimati (Christmas) Island
Nearest Town or City  with Distance from Port	London (Ronton)  2 km
Port's Complete Name	Port of Navy Harbour
Latitude	2.00750000˚ N
Longitude	157.48583333˚ W
Managing Company or Port Authority	Kiribati Ports Authority
Management Contact Person	Capt. Kirikori Baoro  E: bm.xmas@kpa.com.ki
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Cassidy International Airport  Fiji Airways

Port Picture 

Areas identified on map: 

• Port of Navy Harbour 

• Container storage area 

• Port Offices 

• Kiribati Port Authority 

• Port workshops 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

The Port is managed and maintained by the Kiribati Ports Authority (KPA), which is a statutory body established in 2000 under the KPA Act 1990 and operating under the direction of a Board of Directors appointed by the Minister of Information, Communication and Transport. The KPA is wholly owned by the Government of Kiribati and currently employs 17 employees at the Port of Navy Harbour. 

The KPA is responsible for all stevedoring activities, security, communications and harbour control within the port. The KPA also manages hinterland transportation with the private sector. 

It must be noted that survey of vessels, shipping channels and navigation aids and regulating and controlling navigation within the port is the mandate of the Marine Division within the Ministry of Information, Communication and Transport. 

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 9 m accommodating ships of 6 m maximum draft. Maximum berthing ship’s length is 100 m. 

There is only one berth but the port is rarely congested as ships only call approximately three times a month. Generally, there is no waiting time between arrival and berthing however, rough seas will require ships to anchor off for up to five days before they can be unloaded (this is not common). Container storage is limited to around 100 x 20’ containers at any one time. 

There is no standing priority for humanitarian cargo however, where necessary these will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Seasonal Constraints 

	Occurs	Timeframe
Rainy Season	No	N/A
Major Import Campaigns	No	N/A
Other Comments	N/A

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://kiribatiportsauthority.online/448192594/kpa-tariff  

Berthing Specifications 

Type of Berth	Quantity	Length  (m)	Maximum  Draft (m)	Comments
Conventional Berth	1	100	6	N/A
Container Berth
Silo Berth	0	N/A	N/A	N/A
Berthing Tugs	0	N/A	N/A	N/A
Water Barges	0	N/A	N/A	N/A

General Cargo Handling Berths 

Cargo Type	Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo	One berth for all imports and exports
Exports - Bagged Cargo
Imports and Exports - RoRo
Other Imports	N/A

Port Handling Equipment 

Port handling equipment is managed by the Kiribati Ports Authority. Shipboard cranes are used for loading and unloading containers dockside. Forklifts are used to lift containers onto the trailer for moving to the storage area and a mobile crane is used for stacking. 

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	No	N/A	N/A
Container Gantries	No	N/A	N/A
Mobile Cranes	Yes	1 x 35 MT	Intact and used for stacking in storage area
Reachstackers	No	N/A	N/A
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	No	N/A	N/A
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	No	N/A	N/A
Transtainer	No	N/A	N/A
Forklifts	Yes	1 x 20 MT  1 x 25 MT	Intact and in use

Container Facilities 

Container facilities consist of an open, flat storage area within the port security perimeter. 

Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	100	No
Container Freight Station (CFS)	No	No
Refrigerated Container Stations	No	No
Other Capacity Details	N/A	N/A
Daily Take Off Capacity   (Containers per Day)	100 per day (weather-dependent)	N/A
Number of Reefer Stations   (Connection Points)	0	0
Emergency Take-off Capacity	240 per day	N/A
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift   (Containers per Shift)	100	N/A

Customs Guidance 

Customs are available at the port during port working hours. They have offices within the port perimeter. Clearance is usually immediate and there are no 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 

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 but space is limited. All other storage needs will require containers. 

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m2)
Bagged Cargo	1	100
General Cargo
Refrigerated Cargo	N/A	N/A

Stevedoring 

The 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 

All containerised cargo is moved from the port by KPA. The side-lifter operated by KPA is 20’ container-capable only. 

Break bulk cargo is collected by individuals using privately owned small trucks ranging from 1-5 MT which are readily available. 

Port Security 

The port is securely fenced and manned by security staff 24/7. There are no obvious security or safety issues. 

Security
ISPS Compliant	Yes
Current ISPS Level   (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)	1
Police Boats	No
Fire Engines	No