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: Limited
- Drydock type: Small
- 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 NELSON port (NZNSN) — New Zealand
Key information on NELSON Port.
NELSON (UN/Locode: NZNSN), New Zealand is a seaport located at approximately -41.26000° N, 173.27250° E.
What type of vessels NELSON Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (62.79%), Other (25.58%), Tanker (10.47%) and Passenger (1.16%).
Where is NELSON Port located?
Coordinates: -41.26000° N, 173.27250° E.
- MOTUEKA — UN/Locode: NZMZP — -41.12000° N, 173.00000° E
- TARAKOHE — UN/Locode: NZTKH — -40.82341° N, 172.89620° E
- PICTON — UN/Locode: NZPCN — -41.27959° N, 174.00820° E
What are the key facilities and depths at NELSON Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 9.02 m.
What restrictions apply at NELSON Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do NELSON Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Ro Ro and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 290; max beam: 45; max draft: 18.29; max DWT: 175,238; max GT: 90288; max NT: 32519; min LOA: 12; min beam: 4; min draft: 1.48; min DWT: 307; min GT: 236; min NT: 288 and build year: 1981.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | NZNSN |
| Latitude / Longitude | -41.26º, 173.27º |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Channel Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Oil Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 9.02 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
