Division of Transportation

The Division of Transportation and Communication provides viable transportation systems within Republic and maintains an interference-free radio environment.

Mission Statement

The primary mission of the Division of Transportation and Communication is to promote, develop and improve the land, sea and air transportation systems of the Republic of Palau and to regulate Communication activities within the Republic.

Responsibilities within the National Government Structure

1. Operates the Palau International Airport.

2. Grants airport landing authorizations for the Palau International Airport.

3. Serves as the Registrar of Vessels that are over 65 feet for the Republic of Palau.

4. Carries out Flag State surveys and Port State Control for the Republic of Palau.

5. Certifies and issues certificates of competency for deck and engine officers and other marine ratings for the Republic.

6. Regulates the use of radio frequency spectrum for the Republic.

7. Certifies and licenses radio stations, equipment and operators, including amateur services, for the Republic.

Contact

	Mr. Otoichi Besebes Minister Ministry of Commerce & Trade P.O. Box 1471 Koror, Palau 96940 Phone: (680) 488-2111 Fax: (680) 488-3207 E-mail: mincat@palaunet.com
	Director (Vacant) Bureau of Commercial Development P.O. Box 1471 Koror, Palau 96940 Phone: (680) 488-2502 Fax: (680) 488-3207
	Capt. Arvin Raymond Chief Division of Transportation and Communication P.O. Box 1471 Koror, Palau 96940 Phone: (680) 488-4343 Fax: (680) 488-3207 E-mail: dot@palaunet.com Background: Capt. Arvin Raymond earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Transportation Management and Nautical Science from New York Maritime College. He is the holder of a Class 1 Master license and a Class 1 Harbor Pilot license.
	Mr. Charles I. Obichang Manager Airport Branch Division of Transportation and Communication P.O. Box 1471 Koror, Palau 96940 Phone: (680) 587-3539 Fax: (680) 587-3502 E-mail: airport@palaunet.com Staff Ms. Sicely Tadao Administrative Specialist Mr. Wilhelm Remoket Security Supervisor
	Mr. William H. Moses Manager Maritime Safety Branch Division of Transportation and Communication P.O. Box 1471 Koror, Palau 96940 Phone: (680) 488-4343 Fax: (680) 488-3207 E-mail: Wm.Moses@palaunet.com Background: Mr. William Moses earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communications from Wright State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology from the University of Dayton. He has been working with the Palau's Maritime Administration since 1996 and became qualified as a Marine Auditor in 2002. Staff Ms. Marygold Yobech Administrative Assistant II Mr. Celson Tekriu Port Inspector II
	Manager (Vacant) Communication Branch Division of Transportation and Communication P.O. Box 1471 Koror, Palau 96940 Phone: (680) 488-4224 Fax: (680) 488-3207 E-mail: dot@palaunet.com Staff Mr. Jonathan Temol Radio Communications Officer I

Staff

Celson Tekriu	Essie and Iwa	Jerene Ngirkelau	Jonathan Temol	Jun and Hiromi	Leinath

Commercial Port

Palau has three ISPS-compliant ports that handle port-ship interface with ships on international voyages. The Malakal Commercial Port, located on the western end of the island of Koror, receives cargo vessels, tankers and other vessels arriving from foreign ports. The port facility has two berth spaces of approximately 156 meters and 159 meters in lengths and can accommodate vessels having a maximum draft of 7.6 meters. The Chemiangel Bay, located in Aimeliik, is a Tanker Farm and only receives tankers. The Palau Pacific Resort Bay receives cruise ships that cannot be accommodated at Malakal Commercial Port.

Palau Port Control Authority may be contacted by radio on Channel 16 (156.8MHz) if within 25 nautical miles from Koror or HF Radio on 4.6MHZ (USB) if within 300 nautical miles between the hours of 7:30am and 4:30pm on Monday thru Friday. On weekends, the Port Control Officer may be contacted by phone at (680) 775-0419 or (680) 587-3635.

Pilotage Requirements:

Pilotage Service is required on all vessels of 200 Gross Tonnage or above when the Master is calling into Malakal Port on his first visit. Pilotage service is non-mandatory into Malakal Port on subsequent visits. Pilotage Service is mandatory for vessels over 200GRT or above on all voyages when calling into Chemiangel Bay, Aimeliik State.

Approaches to Malakal Harbor

Malakal Pass (East Passage)

Entrance Coordinates:Lat: 07° 16Õ 29" N; Long: 134° 27Õ 42" E
Pilot Boarding Ground: Lat: 07° 15Õ 42" N; Long: 134° 28Õ 00" E

The Pilot Boarding Ground for the Malakal Pass is approximately 0.8 nautical miles off of the entrance. Distance to Malakal Commercial Port is 3.0 nautical miles.

Toachel Mlengui (West Passage)

Entrance Coordinates: Lat: 07° 32Õ 18" N; Long: 134° 27Õ 18" E
Pilot Boarding Ground: Lat: 07° 32Õ 30" N; Long: 134° 26Õ 39" E

The Pilot Boarding Ground for Toachel Mlengui is approximately 0.7 nautical miles off of the entrance. Distance to Malakal Commercial Port is 17.9 nautical miles.

Shipping Agents

Palau requires all vessels, except sailing yachts, arriving in Palau to employ the services of a local shipping agent to ensure the vessel meets all entry requirements and that the visit of the vessel will go smoothly. Palau has four shipping agents that serve all types of vessels.

Amateur Radio

Amateur Radio Operators who wish to operate in Palau will need to apply for an Amateur Radio License from the Division of Transportation and Communication. Currently, ham licensing is a free government service.

There are three classes of amateur radio privileges in Palau, namely novice, technician and general. To apply for an amateur radio license, fill out the application form for amateur radio license and mail or fax it to the Division of Transportation and Communication along with a copy of your amateur radio license from your home country.

Aircraft

Palau has a single international airport located on the main island of Babeldaob. The Palau International Airport is open all-year round at all hours and currently serves Continental Airlines, Japan Airlines, Palau TransPacific/Far Eastern Airlines, Palau Micronesia Air and Asiana Air. The runway of the Palau International Airport has a length of 7,200 feet and a width of 150 feet. The maximum size of aircraft that the airport can accommodate is a 767-200 or its equivalent, with a maximum GTOW of 314,000Lbs..

To apply for authorization to land at the Palau International Airport, fill out the application form for landing authorization and mail or fax it to the Ministry of Commerce and Trade along with all the required documents listed on the form.

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