Motukea International Wharf

Developed to relieve congestion at Port Moresby's existing container terminal, the Motukea International Wharf expanded Papua New Guinea's container handling capacity through a new deep-water port facility on Motukea Island. MLEI partnered with Curtain Bros to deliver the detailed structural design of the 250 metre land-backed wharf and associated marine infrastructure, supporting container vessels of up to 45,500 DWT.

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Key Project Elements

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• Detailed design of 250 metre land-backed wharf
• Structural design of suspended wharf deck
• Two mooring dolphins
• Steel tubular pile foundations
• Precast concrete wharf elements
• Revetment armour protection
• Precast concrete block mattress design
• Technical support during delivery

The completed facility provides additional international container handling capacity, reducing vessel congestion while supporting the continued growth of Port Moresby's maritime trade.