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Designation of the Jomard entrance as a particularly sensitive sea area
by Papua New Guinea National Maritime Safety Authority (Government)
Description of the Two-Way Routes and Precautionary Area - IMO RESOLUTION MEPC.283(70) (Adopted on 28 October 2016)

The ships' routeing system consists of four recommendatory Two-way routes and a precautionary area through Jomard Entrance, aligned with and centred upon the existing charted preferred route. At the shoalest point within the proposed route, depths are in excess of 200 metres. In the area immediately south of Jomard Entrance, three existing Coral Sea shipping routes converge (and diverge) at Jomard Entrance. A precautionary area will assist with improving the safety of navigational interaction in the region.

A list of geographical coordinates of the four recommendatory two-way routes and precautionary area are provided below.
Two-way route at Jomard Entrance (aligned 005o-185o)
(1) 11o 10'.00S
(2) 11o 18'.00S
(3) 11o 20'.00S
Precautionary Area
(3) 11o 20'.00S
(4) 11o 22'.50S
152o 06'.42E (16) 152o 05'.72E (17) 152o 04'.97E (18)
152o 04'.97E (15) 152o 02'.88E (16)
11o 20'.00S 11o 18'.00S 11o 10'.00S
11o 22'.50S 11o 20'.00S
152o 07'.14E 152o 06'.76'E 152o 07'.46E
152o 07'.59E 152o 07'.14E
152o 01'.18E 152o 04'.14E
152o 06'.05E 152o 06'.35E
South-western Two-way route (aligned 040o-220o)
(4) 11o 22'.50S 152o 02'.88E
(5) 11o 26'.00S 151o 59'.90E
Southern Two-Way route (aligned 005o-185o)
(8) 11o 22'.50S 152o 05'.33E
(9) 11o 26'.00S 152o 05'.00E
(6) 11o 26'.00S
(7) 11o 22'.50S
(10) 11o 26'.00S
(11) 11o 22'.50S
South-eastern Two-way route (aligned 350o-170o)
(12) 11o 22'.50S
(13) 11o 26'.00S
(14) 11o 26'.00S
(15) 11o 22'.50S
152o 06'.56E 152o 07'.22E
152o 08'.24E 152o 07'.59E
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14.a
Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries
Type of commitment
  • Scientific, socioeconomic and interdisciplinary research
  • Research capacity development
  • Data access and sharing
  • Training and professional development
  • Scientific cooperation
  • Transfer marine technology
  • Actions that support SIDS and LDCs
14.c
Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in UNCLOS, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of The Future We Want
Type of commitment
  • Activities to raise awareness of the comprehensive legal and policy framework for the sustainable development of oceans and seas, in particular UNCLOS, its Implementing Agreements and other relevant ocean-related instruments and promote their effective im
  • Ratification, accession and acceptance of UNCLOS, its Implementing Agreements and other relevant ocean-related instruments
  • Activities to develop the capacity of States towards broader participation in and effective implementation of UNCLOS and its implementing Agreements
  • Strengthening ocean governance, for example through the development of a national ocean policy or regional ocean policy
  • Development of necessary infrastructure and/or enforcement capabilities to comply with international law, as reflected in UNCLOS and as complemented by other ocean-related instruments
12/2030
To minimize the risk of damage from ship groundings and pollution damage by international shipping activities
12/2030
To protect the Privately Sensitive Sea Area's unique endemic and threatened species
12/2030
To preserve the critical marine habitat, ecosystems and diversity of the local area
12/2030
To promote food security and preserve local livelihoods
Financing (in USD)
30,000 USD
Other, please specify
Support by Australia Maritime Safety Authority
Staff / Technical expertise
Support by technical government agencies including National Maritime Safety Authority, PNG Ports Authority, Conservation and Environment Protection Authority, National Fisheries Authority
Basic information
Time-frame: October 2016 - December 2030
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Partners
National Maritime Safety Authority, Conservation and Environment Protection Authority, National Fisheries Authority, Milne Bay Provincial Administration, PNG Ports Corporation, PNG Customs Services, Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
Ocean Basins
  • South Pacific
Beneficiary countries
Other beneficaries
Austral Asia Pacific Region
Contact information
Rahman Narur, Chief Executive Officer, nrahman@nmsa.gov.pg, 6753211244
Port Moresby Papua New Guinea
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