Akaroa (NZAKA)

Due to earthquake damage at Lyttelton cruise ships are using the Akaroa anchorage as a temporary change of port calling.

Summer.

Akaroa is situated on the S side of Banks peninsula on New Zealand's South Island.

LOA 350m, draught 10.3m.

Anchorage can be obtained approx 2nm NNW of Nine Fathom Point, in depths which decrease gradually from 14 -11.0m, sand and mud. French Bay (43°48.5'S 172°57.0'E) affords excellent anchorage in depths from 5.0-7.0m, mud, between 0.3 and 0.7nm W of the old light tower. Good anchorage can be obtained in the N part of the harbour, in depths not less than 6.0m, for approx 2nm N of Green Point.

The harbour is approached from S and entered between Te Ruahine Point (43° 53.4'S 172°58.1'E) and Timutimu Head (1nm WSW). From a position SE of Timutimu Head (43°54.0'S 172°57.0'E), the alignment of leading lights leads into the harbour, passing (with positions from Timutimu Head): ENE of rocks extending 0.3nm SE from Timutimu Head, and WSW of The Long Boat (1nm ENE), a black rock, 1.2m high, which from a distance has the appearance of a boat. Then WSW of Te Ruahine Point (1nm NE), which is bold. Then WSW of Nine Fathom Point (2.5nm N). The track then leads N passing: E of Cape Three Points (43°49.8'S 172°54.6'E), elevation 15m. Then W of Green Point from which a light (43°48.9'S 172°56.7'E) is exhibited from the W end of a reef extending 0.13nm from the shore. A grey stone monument, 19m high, stands on the shore 0.2nm E of Green Point, and an old light tower stands 0.4nm ENE. From the vicinity of Green Point the track leads NE through French Bay to Akaroa, 1nm ENE, or continues N to the head of the harbour.

NZ 63, 6324, 64. Admiralty Pilot NP51.

1025.

Available if required.

Leading lights: Front Light (wooden mast, height 7m) (43°49.1'S 172°54.2'E), exhibited from Wainui; Rear Light (wooden mast) (0.9nm NNW of Front Light).

Range 2.0m (springs); 1.5m (neaps).

None.

None available

Prevailing winds: NE'ly.

AKAROA 43°48.54'S 172°57.59'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NZ AKA ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Akaroa Harbour Control VHF Channel: Ch 16; 03 12 Hr Mr Telephone: +64 (0)3 3289168 (Duty Officer, H24) +64 (0)3 3539007 (Pollution incidents) E-mail: harbourmaster@ecan.govt.nz PROCEDURE: (1) Vessels are required to provide a bridge telephone number so that a direct call may be made if VHF contact cannot be made. The number is to be provided by email from the vessel's agent at least 24h prior to entering the port. (2) Akaroa Harbour Control will initiate communications with vessels by VHF Ch 16 approximately 1h prior to the vessels ETA at the port entrance. Updated conditions within the harbour will be provided and amendments to the vessels passage. (3) After gaining permission from the Hr Mr to enter or depart the port all vessels must transmit a message "All Ships" on VHF Ch 16 at the inward-bound Reporting Points (see REPORTING section) stating: (a) Vessel's name (b) Position (c) Whether inward-bound or outward-bound (4) Vessels granted permission to enter or remain within the area must operate in accordance with the Akaroa Harbour Navigation safety Operating Requirements. (5) Departing vessels must seek permission from Akaroa Harbour Control to depart. (6) Vessels must transmit a message "All Ships" when departing and at the outward-bound Reporting Points (see REPORTING section). REPORTING: (1) Vessels must report "All Ships" on VHF Ch 16 when passing the following Reporting Points: (a) Inward-bound: (i) 43°54·53S 172°58·43E (ii) 43°53·66S 172°57·75E (iii) 43°49·77S 172°55·42E (iv) Upon letting go of anchor and completion of anchorage manoeuvres (b) Outward-bound: (i) Upon commencement and completion of weighing anchor (ii) 43°49·77S 172°55·42E (iii) 43°53·66S 172°57·75E ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 09/24 Environment Canterbury Regional Council correspondence, (RSDRA2024000011407), 09/24

Perth Radio available throughout 24 hours on 2182kHz, 4125kHz, 6215kHz, 8291kHz, 12290kHz and 16420kHz. Immarsat communication is possible. VHF: Ch 16.

Normal Customs/Immigration formalities apply. Visa, if required can be applied for on arrival. Allowances for officers and crew: 200 cigarettes, 1 litre spirits, 750ml wine, there are cash fines and confiscation, for non compliance with these allowances.

Customs Agriculture and Forestry require the following documents on arrival: ..... Documents Copies 1. Vessel's Register 1 2. Customs Crew Manifest 1 3. General Declaration 1 4. Ships Stores 1 5. Crew List 4 Special forms: Port company wishes to see Hazardous Cargo and Cargo Plan, 48 hours prior to arrival. Agents will provide a full set of forms for next voyage or will send on request.

Notify vessel's agent of ETA 10, 5, 3, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival. Message to include draught ford and aft and any requirements. Notify any changes to the final ETA. A copy of the Crew List should be sent 48 hours before arrival.

A wildlife sanctuary is established at Dan Rogers Creek (1nm N off Te Ruahine Point). Numerous places in New Zealand and the outlying islands are wildlife reserves. Unless otherwise stated, entry is permitted by the Secretary for Internal Affairs and is usually restricted to persons concerned with management or scientific tasks. Some species of wildlife, particularly birds, are protected and, without authority, it is a punishable offence to take them, alive or dead, or their eggs and feathers. Regional Council Bye Laws apply. Vessels must comply with ballast water discharge restrictions and be free from Asian Gypsy Moth.

Pratique can be applied for between 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival.

As per Charter Party or at arrival at the pilot station.

Agent/port company will advise pilot boarding time and berth details, port situation.