Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Major
- Drydock type: Large
- Railway type: Medium
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about AUCKLAND port (NZAKL) — New Zealand
Key information on AUCKLAND Port.
AUCKLAND (UN/Locode: NZAKL), New Zealand is a seaport located at approximately -36.84191° N, 174.77310° E.
What type of vessels AUCKLAND Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (78.57%), Other (13.1%), Passenger (7.14%) and Tanker (1.19%).
Where is AUCKLAND Port located?
Coordinates: -36.84191° N, 174.77310° E.
- WAIHEKE ISLAND — UN/Locode: NZWKE — -36.78072° N, 174.99100° E
What are the key facilities and depths at AUCKLAND Port?
Harbor type/size: River Natural and Large. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 12 m.
What restrictions apply at AUCKLAND Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do AUCKLAND Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 511; max beam: 63; max draft: 14.82; max DWT: 112,990; max GT: 113651; max NT: 35494; min LOA: 4; min draft: 1.48; min DWT: 270; min GT: 494; min NT: 148 and build year: 1998.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | NZAKL |
| Latitude / Longitude | -36.84º, 174.77º |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Channel Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Oil Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 12 |
Nearby Ports
| Port name | Latitude / Longitude |
|---|---|
| NZWKE | -36.78º, 174.99º |
| Harbour Type | River Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Large |
