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
- Railway type: Small
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 WELLINGTON port (NZWLG) — New Zealand
Key information on WELLINGTON Port.
WELLINGTON (UN/Locode: NZWLG), New Zealand is a seaport located at approximately -41.27235° N, 174.83900° E.
What type of vessels WELLINGTON Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (65.63%), Tanker (17.71%), Other (9.38%) and Passenger (7.29%).
Where is WELLINGTON Port located?
Coordinates: -41.27235° N, 174.83900° E.
- PICTON — UN/Locode: NZPCN — -41.27959° N, 174.00820° E
What are the key facilities and depths at WELLINGTON Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Large. Cranes: fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 12.5m - 13.7m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 11.04 m.
What restrictions apply at WELLINGTON 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 and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do WELLINGTON Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 292; max beam: 45; max draft: 18.3; max DWT: 178,010; max GT: 91373; max NT: 58745; min LOA: 13; min beam: 5; min draft: 3.5; min DWT: 307; min GT: 236; min NT: 580 and build year: 1981.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | NZWLG |
| Latitude / Longitude | -41.27º, 174.84º |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Channel Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Oil Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 11.04 |
Nearby Ports
| Port name | Latitude / Longitude |
|---|---|
| NZPCN | -41.28º, 174.01º |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Large |
