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Gizo

Gizo is a very small natural coastal harbour on the Solomon Sea, in the Solomon Islands. Its UN/LOCODE is SBGZO. Pilotage is not compulsory and it is a first port of entry. Gizo offers fuel oil, ship stores and fresh water. Vessel Hunter tracks its live arrivals and the vessels heading its way.

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Port profile

UN/LOCODESBGZO
CountrySolomon Islands
TypePort
RegionSolomon Sea, North Australia
Coordinates-8.103, 156.834

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Arrival profile

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Port calls and time in port

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Recent calls at Gizo and how long each vessel stayed.

Services and supplies

What Gizo offers a visiting ship, as the port index records it. Lines the index does not state are left out.

Supplies

Fuel oil
Yes
Diesel
No
Fresh water
Yes
Deck stores
Yes
Engine stores
Yes

Repair

Ship repairs
Limited
Electrical repair
No

Harbour

Pilotage
Not compulsory
Stevedores
Yes

Waste and health

Garbage reception
No
Dirty ballast reception
Yes
Medical facilities
Yes

Approach and berths

Shelter, entrance, clearance and cargo berths at Gizo, as the nautical port index records them. Depths are not shown: the index gives them as broad bands for one point in the port, too coarse to plan a call on.

Approach

Shelter
Excellent
Entrance restrictions
Heavy swell, other
Pilotage available
Yes
ETA message required
Yes
Good holding ground
Yes
Turning area
Yes

Entry

First port of entry
Yes
Free pratique
Yes

Cargo and berths

Wharves
Yes
Anchorage
Yes

Connections

Airport nearby
Yes

Ports near Gizo

Other Solomon Islands ports on the same stretch of coast.

Questions about Gizo

What is the UN/LOCODE of Gizo?

The UN/LOCODE of Gizo is SBGZO.

Is pilotage compulsory in Gizo?

No. The nautical port index lists pilotage in Gizo as not compulsory.

Can ships take bunkers in Gizo?

Yes. Gizo offers fuel oil, according to the nautical port index.

Is Gizo a first port of entry?

Yes. Ships arriving from abroad can clear in at Gizo.

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