Local Chart – NZ5571 – All arriving vessels must have this chart on board in paper or electronic form.
Pilot Boarding Ground (PBG) – 38°43.56’S, 178°01.52’E.
Designated Anchorages – There are 3 designated anchorages marked on chart NZ5571 and in approximate position 2 miles north of Young Nick’s Head.
Promulgated Depths/Required Minimum Static UKC:
• Approach channel – 10.2m / UKC 2.0m
• Berth 8 – 10.2m / UKC 0.7m
• Berth 7 – 10.2m / UKC 0.7m
The port is affected by ingress of sand and sediment and dredging is carried out throughout the year. A full bathymetric survey is carried out every 3 months. The pilot will advise any changes to the promulgated depths.
Arrival from anchorage to berth
Tugs lines by heaving line, made fast in the vicinity of WP # 3 on approach to the dredged channel.
Courses are indicative only and may be modified to suit prevailing conditions.
The ship’s position should be monitored by a suitable trained member of the ship’s Bridge team.
Anchors to be cleared for use.
VHF Ch 12 & 16 to be monitored when inside harbour limits.
