Sunrise Boat Hires - PNG

Commercial fishing items for sale.

Company is shutting down business hence selling.

Grab a bargain. Various items from:

1. Net kits
2. Ice makers
3. 15hp Yamaha outboard motors
4. Fuel drums
5. Eskies
6. Cryovac machines
7. Water storage containers
8. Floaters
9. More... see images, items and quantities below.

Make an offer for all or selected items. All items are stored inside shipping containers in Port Moresby.

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⚓ RARE OPPORTUNITY: ELITE AUSTRALIAN-CERTIFIED LANDING CRAFT! ⚓
Looking for the ultimate workhorse for PNG’s coastal waters? We are releasing two 12m Landing Craft that combine Australian safety standards with rugged performance. 🇵🇳🚢

These aren't just boats; they are business solutions. From moving 8 tonnes of cargo to supporting marine construction, these vessels are ready to work TODAY.

THE VESSELS:
🔹 1. The All-Aluminium Powerhouse

Price: K400,000

Built for: Maximum durability and impact resistance in rugged coastal zones.

🔹 2. The Advanced Composite Specialist

Price: K450,000

Built for: Superior fuel efficiency and corrosion resistance.

WHY THESE ARE A MUST-HAVE:
✅ AMSA CERTIFIED: Built and maintained to Australian Maritime Safety Authority standards—safety you can trust! 🇦🇺
✅ 8-TONNE CAPACITY: Perfect for machinery, livestock, feed, or building materials.
✅ MINT CONDITION: Sold "as-is" but maintained to the highest level. 💎
✅ SHALLOW ACCESS: 12m design allows for easy beaching and remote loading.

📍 Location: Port Moresby (Ready for inspection)
📞 WhatsApp: +675 70063732

Don't wait—vessels of this caliber are rare in PNG!

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Shipping tensions in the Middle East bring Papua New Guinea’s sea lanes into sharper focus

LAE|24 March 2026: Instability in the Middle East is once again affecting global shipping patterns, with consequences stretching well beyond the Gulf. As movements tighten around the Strait of Hormuz, vessels are adjusting schedules and routes where possible, placing greater weight on corridors that connect Australia, the Pacific and Asia.

One of those corridors runs directly through Papua New Guinea.

The Jomard Passage, located in Milne Bay, forms a narrow but essential link between the Coral Sea and the Solomon Sea. Ships departing Australia’s east coast pass through this route as they head toward North Asia, carrying coal, liquefied natural gas and container freight. The passage sits at a point where several south–north routes converge, creating a steady stream of traffic moving through confined waters bordered by reef systems.

Defined two-way shipping lanes now guide vessels through the area, reflecting the density of movement. The charted route shows how ships are channelled into specific tracks, reducing the risk of collision in a passage where manoeuvring room is limited. Depth variations, reef edges and narrow clearances mean navigation demands precision, particularly for larger vessels.

From Jomard, traffic continues north-west through the Vitiaz Strait, a stretch of water between mainland Papua New Guinea and New Britain. This second leg carries vessels into the Bismarck Sea and onward to major markets across East Asia. Together, the two routes form a continuous maritime corridor linking Australian exports and Pacific resource flows with Asia.

Live vessel tracking shows how concentrated that movement has become. Ships form visible corridors across the Coral Sea, tightening as they approach Papua New Guinea before dispersing again toward the north. The pattern reflects long-established trade routes shaped by distance, fuel efficiency and navigational constraints.

The environmental sensitivity of the area has long been recognised. The Jomard Entrance was designated a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area by the International Maritime Organization in 2016, acknowledging both the ecological value of surrounding reefs and the risks associated with heavy international shipping. Coral systems sit close to established lanes, leaving little margin for error.

Navigation systems and tracking coverage have improved over time, but the scale of oversight remains modest compared with major global choke points. Distances are wide, response times depend on conditions, and infrastructure is spread across remote areas.

The shift now underway is subtle but significant. Disruptions in the Middle East are not stopping trade, but they are reshaping how ships move through the system. Routes that remain open and efficient are absorbing more pressure as operators manage risk and maintain schedules.

Papua New Guinea sits directly within that network. Its sea lanes have carried this traffic for years, linking Australian exports, regional energy flows and Asian demand. What is changing is the level of attention they are beginning to receive, as global shipping adjusts to a less predictable environment.

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⚓ 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦
A Simple Guide Every Seafarer Must Know 🚢📏

A ship’s draft is the vertical distance from the waterline down to the keel.
Knowing how to read it correctly is essential for:

🧭 Safe navigation
📦 Cargo loading and draft survey
📜 Load line and port compliance

Here’s the easy way to understand it 👇

🔢 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗?
You will find draft marks at:

• Forward
• Midship
• Aft

On both port and starboard sides of the vessel.

📏 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖 𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞
In the metric system:

• Each number is 10 cm high
• The space between numbers is 10 cm
• Each full number cycle = 1 meter

🧮 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗟𝗬
Let’s say you are reading around the 6 meter mark:

🔽 Bottom of the number ""6"" = 6.00 m

🟡 Middle of the number """" = 6.05 m
(Not 6.6 m, this is a very common mistake)

🔼 Top of the number ""6"" = 6.10 m

If the waterline is:

• Halfway between two marks → add 0.05 m
• A little above halfway → around 6.06 m
• Almost touching the next number → around 6.09 m (or 6.095 if you really have the ""eye"")

🎯 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝟬.𝟱𝟬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧
To locate 6.50 m:

Look at the top of the ""4"" numeral between the 6 m and 7 m marks.

That top edge = 6.50 m

🌊 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟-𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

Draft reading is never always in calm water, Expect:

🌬 Wind
🌊 Waves
🌙 Tides

Good seamanship means taking several readings and using experience to judge the true mean draft.

⚓ 𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦
Accurate draft reading helps prevent:

🚫 Grounding
🚫 Overloading
🚫 Port violations
🚫 Cargo disputes
🚫 Draft survey mistakes

It protects the ship, the cargo, and your license.

If this helped you, share it with your fellow mariners and cadets 👨‍✈️👩‍✈️

Wanna calculate draft marks the fastest way? ⚓📘
Use this 👉️👉️ https://maritimecalc.com/draft-survey-calculator/

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ON THIS DAY.

Today marks 49 years since a defining moment in our Club’s history.

On 4 February 1977, official correspondence issued from Government House, Port Moresby, formally advised Dr. J. P. Spradbery, Commodore of the then Papua Yacht Club Inc., that Her Majesty The Queen had approved the granting of the title “Royal” to the Club.

The letter was signed by Sir John Guise, Papua New Guinea’s first Governor-General, providing vice-regal confirmation of the approval. This was formal recognition at the highest constitutional level - not symbolic, but institutional.

From that moment, the Papua Yacht Club became the Royal Papua Yacht Club.

49 years on, this letter stands as a powerful reminder of the standards, governance, and legacy entrusted to the Club. The Royal designation carries responsibility, one that generations of members have upheld and continue to honour today.

We acknowledge this milestone with pride and thank our members, past and present, for protecting the heritage and reputation of the Royal Papua Yacht Club.

12m landing craft with 7tonne capacity available for sale or charter. Sale price K500,000. Please enquire for charter rates.

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If you need any type of commercial or recreational boat to be sourced from overseas, we have the experience and network to help you buy it, deliver it to PNG from overseas using our very experienced crew and put it in survey with PNG NMSA. We PNG's leading boat sales and charter specialists.