NMPA
Nauru Maritime and Port Authority
Nauru Maritime and Port Authority
The Nauru Maritime Port Authority (NMPA) proudly manages and operates the Republic of Nauru’s primary maritime gateway. Strategically located on the island’s western coast, Nauru Port plays a vital role in supporting international trade, phosphate exports, fuel imports, and container movements.
With the Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Connectivity Project underway, Nauru Port is being transformed into a modern, safe, and climate-resilient facility, expected to be completed by late 2025.
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The Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Connectivity Project is transforming Nauru Port into a
modern and resilient facility. With construction, dredging, and new infrastructure underway,
the project will deliver a safer and more efficient gateway for trade, fuel imports,
container services, and phosphate exports.
Expected Completion: Late 2025
Construction of a modern wharf with stronger fenders and berthing capacity.
Basin deepening from 8.5m–9.5m to a target of –11m for safer vessel access.
Improved berths for bulk carriers, tankers, and container vessels.
Climate-resilient design to withstand storms, swells, and future sea level rise.
Licensed pilots and tugboat services ensure safe vessel navigation and berthing at the port.
Handling of phosphate exports, containers, tankers, reefer cargo, LPG, and fuel products.
Dedicated storage at Ronphos Phosphate Unit, North & South Container Yards, and Vital Farm Terminal.
ISPS Code compliant with 24/7 gate watch, PFSO team, and Nauru Police Force support.
Minor vessel repairs, bunkering, fresh water supply, provisions, medical facilities, and crew change support.
Whether you are transporting cargo, passengers, or fuel,
Nauru Port is committed to delivering reliable, efficient,
and safe maritime services.
As Nauru’s primary maritime gateway, we ensure compliance with international standards,
climate-resilient infrastructure, and 24/7 port security.
We welcome you to the Republic of Nauru.
/ 12/09/2025
The Government of Nauru proudly welcomed the inaugural berthing of its second acquired container vessel, the Micronesian Ocean at the Aiwo Port today, 28 August.A small ceremony was facilitated by the
/ 06/09/2025
Notice to the Community Denig Location: Golf Side – Portion 206Dear Community,Please be advised that CHEC will be carrying out backfilling operations at the Golf Side (Portion 206) this week. (Date
/ 06/09/2025
Starting from July 18, 2025, two teams are being trained as stevedores with the vessel UML Veronica, which arrived on that day, and once they complete their training, they will be called in for every
/ 15/09/2020
This weekly bulletin is compiled to give all stakeholders an overview of the current impact of COVID19 on Pacific shipping activities. It draws on sources from government, commercial and humanitarian
/ 08/04/2020
Nimitz Adam, 39, from Boe District, is a mechanic at Nauru’s Aiwo Boat Harbor. Since construction began on Nauru’s new port in October 2019, the father of 6 says the people of Nauru are beginning
/ 11/11/2019
President Lionel Aingimea and cabinet ministers visited the construction site of the Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Connectivity Project in Aiwo, 8Nov. The Project will improve port operations in
/ 23/10/2019
Work has begun on the construction of Nauru’s first international cargo terminal at the Aiwo Boat Harbour area. Nauru President, Lionel Aingimea, visits the construction site for the international
/ 08/02/2019
From 10-15 February: Joint Inception Mission for Grant 0564/0565/0566-NAU: Nauru Sustainable and Climate Resilient Connectivity Project (SCRCP) Joint Review Mission for TRTA 9009-NAU: Nauru Port Development
/ 30/01/2019
AIWO, NAURU (30 January 2019) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the governments of Australia and Nauru participated in a groundbreaking ceremony today to officially mark the first step toward
/ 05/11/2018
Bid dated 13th September 2018 and submitted 13th September 2018, for execution of the RE-DEVELOPMENT OF AIWO PORT, OPTION B, CONTRACT NO: PAN/18-001 for the Accepted Contract Amount…
