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.
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.
Ship Agents at port
Bunker Suppliers at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| 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 |
