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The market
There are 14 main public seaports that are administered by Papua New Guinea Harbours Board. There are also an estimated 300 government and private small ports. Privately-operated ports mainly handle liquid and dry bulk commodities.
Spread throughout Papua New Guinea the local boat-building industry manufactures wooden, aluminium, steel, and fibreglass boats. The most popular small craft is the 'banana boat' - an extremely strong, open, fibreglass boat, ranging in length from approximately four to eight metres, with a slightly upward-curve bow.
Most pleasure craft marine fittings and motors are imported. There is a large boating fraternity in Port Moresby and Lae. The Royal Papuan Yacht Club in Port Moresby operates a world-class marina.
For more general information please visit the Austrade Marine Website. This site provides information to Australian marine companies looking to internationalise.
Opportunities
The AusAID-funded Infrastructure Sector (Transport) Study proposed several future development strategies for Papua New Guinea's marine sector, including the following plans:
- Main Ports Development Strategy
- Maritime Safety Strategy
- Small Ports Development Strategy
- Integrated Planning and Implementation Strategy
- Inland Waterways Strategy
- Institutional Strengthening Strategy
Funding has been provided to the Papua New Guinea Government buy the Asian Development Bank of US $69 million loan for marine infrastructure development. Work began in 2004 and includes:
- Community waterways improvements
- Improvement and expansion of navigational aids network
- Fisheries wharf construction
- Technical assistance
Australian marine exports to Papua New Guinea in the last five years included the following vessel types:
- Sailboats
- Motorboats (excluding outboard motorboats)
- Yachts and other vessels for pleasure
- Fishing and fish processing vessels
- Transport (goods/passenger) vessels
- Cruise and excursion vessels
- Ferries
Further information
For more detailed market information on PNG register your details here or for further information and to discuss your specific export needs to this market contact our PNG marine specialists within our Austrade Marine Team
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