Who should apply and Why

All persons wishing to undertake water front development activities, excavations, reclamations, etc. within the foreshores of a declared port are required to HAVE a VALID Underwater Lease Title obtained from the Department of Lands and Physical Planning (DLPP) to undertake any of the above activities.

1.0 Why?

1.1 No water front development activities,  excavations and reclamations is permitted without endorsement from the Port Manager.

1.2 DLPP will only issue underwater Lease Title only when Endorsement has been granted by the Port Manager. 

2.0 Process

2.1 Submit a written application.

2.2 PNGHMS to assess application.

2.3 Application Approved Endorsed)/Not  approved (Not endorsed).

2.4 Advice Applicant.

3.0 Requirements

3.1 Pay to PNG Harbours Management Services a non-refundable application Fee of K200. 

3.2 Submit together with the application the following :

(a) Specify type of underwater lease (Urban Development, Business and Residential, etc)

(b) Survey Plan-indicating the site and actual coordinates of the proposal proposed lease area.

(c) Company / Business Profile

(d) Certificate of Incorporation of Company / Business obtained from IPA.

(e) Type of Business Activities to be carried out on the leased area.

(f) Environment Management Plan

(g) Development Plan

(h) Specify initial development time frame (commencement date and completion date) before commence-ment of business activities.

(i) Future management plan highlighting safety, security and environmental management issues.

4.0 Condition of Endorsement

All endorsements or permits issued are valid only for the specified period indicated in the application to undertake initial development.

The permit is not transferable and will be cancelled if PNGHMS has established that the permit has been transferred and that no development has been carried out within the time frame specified in the application. A new permit will be required in order to continue develop the area by lodging in an application to PNGHMS to develop the land.

5.0 General Information

All Applicants will be treated equally and approval / endorsement of the application are dependent on meeting all regulatory requirements as indicated in Clause 3.0.

Obtaining a permit / approval to secure underwater lease is not an authorization to carry out any port development or business activities within the an area of the harbour and port declared port limits. It is only an endorsement that the developer has met all regulatory requirements in order to secure an underwater lease from the DLPP.

For further clarification and assistance please contact us.