Port of Lae
Live map, verified port identifiers and location information for Lae in Papua New Guinea.
Port Information
Live Vessel Map
Live AIS map provided by VesselFinder. Positions may be delayed or incomplete and must not be used for navigation.
About Lae Port
Lae Port is a verified port location in Papua New Guinea. It is recorded in the Ship-Tracker Port Master with the UN/LOCODE PGLAE and the coordinates -6.7410720, 146.9966000. This profile brings together the port identity, regional position and map-based vessel information in one place. The page uses structured source fields rather than unverified descriptions of terminals, cargo volumes or facilities.
Port Location
The recorded position places Lae within Solomon Sea and the wider North Australia maritime area. The location map is centred on the verified coordinates from the Port Master. It can be used to understand the port’s geographic setting and its relationship to surrounding coastal and maritime locations. Coordinates are identifiers for the mapped position and should not be used as navigational instructions.
Map position is based on the verified port coordinates shown above.
Live vessel tracking near Lae
The live vessel map provides an external AIS view around Lae Port. Depending on coverage, visitors may see vessels reported near the selected coordinates and can open available vessel details through the map provider. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable. The map is therefore intended for general information and vessel discovery, not for navigation, safety decisions or confirmation of an arrival time.
Nearby Ports
Nearby port locations calculated from the Port Master include Morobe, Basamuk, Kerema, Madang, Lese, Oro Bay. They are ordered geographically from the verified coordinates and help visitors explore the surrounding port network. A nearby-port name becomes an internal link only when a valid Ship-Tracker WordPress page and mapping exist; no destination URL is invented for an unavailable page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lae Port located?
The verified position is latitude -6.7410720 and longitude 146.9966000 in Papua New Guinea.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Lae?
The UN/LOCODE recorded for Lae is PGLAE.
Can I view vessels near Lae Port?
Yes. The page includes a VesselFinder AIS map centred on the port coordinates. Coverage and reported positions may vary.
Is the vessel map suitable for navigation?
No. The embedded AIS map is for general information only and must not be used for navigation or safety decisions.
Which ports are near Lae?
The page calculates nearby ports from verified Port Master coordinates. Current nearby results include Morobe, Basamuk, Kerema, Madang, Lese, Oro Bay.
Sources & Data Notes
Port identity and coordinates are provided from the controlled Ship-Tracker Port Master snapshot. Live AIS positions are displayed through the embedded VesselFinder service and may be delayed, incomplete or unavailable.