Auckland (NZAKL)

Auckland is New Zealand's major port consisting numerous commercial berths, handling most types of cargo and cruise ships. The Port of Onehunga and Marsden Point Oil Terminal are under the Ports of Auckland authority, see separate entries. Principal imports: Containers, phosphates, sulphur, iron and steel, fresh fruit, motor vehicles, machinery, chemicals, general cargo, wheat, raw sugar, fuel and vegetable oils. Principal exports: Dairy produce, fruit and vegetables, wool, hides, meats, kiwi fruit, sugar, steel, timber, paper products and general cargo.

Summer.

Auckland Harbour is located on the E coast of North Island. The port of Auckland is situated on the S side of Waitemata Harbour, on the shoreline of Auckland City.

Max. size limits imposed by the Harbour Master are as follows: LOA 320m, beam 43.0m, draught 12.7m. No vessel in excess of these dimensions may navigate within the Pilotage Area without the prior written permission of the Harbour Master. Any vessels exceeding either the Harbour Master's max. size, established POAL berth/size limits, or for any other vessel deemed necessary, will require further risk assessment and approval from the Harbour Master/GM Port Operations/Senior Pilots as required.

Approx 1,500 vessels, 6,500,000t of cargo, 940,000TEU, and 330,000 passengers handled annually.

Harbour Control may advise the use of one of the Gulf Anchorages (1.5nm N of Rangitoto Island) centred on the points as listed below: ..... Anchorage Name/No. Latitude Longitude No. 01 36° 43.45S 174° 50.45E No. 02 36° 44.22S 174° 51.40E No. 03 36° 42.86S 174° 50.85E No. 04 36° 43.61S 174° 52.10E No. 05 36° 42.41S 174° 51.30E No. 06 36° 43.11S 174° 52.60E No. 07 36° 41.91S 174° 51.70E No. 08 36° 42.50S 174° 53.37E No. 09 36° 41.38S 174° 52.10E No. 10 36° 42.00S 174° 54.00E No. 11 36° 40.82S 174° 52.61E Vessels may transit to/from the Pilotage Limit to these anchorages, or to/from the Pilot Boarding Station to these anchorages without a Pilot on board, if advised to do so by Harbour Control. Anchorage Nos. 10 & 11 are designated Quarantine Anchorages.

Auckland Harbour is entered from E between North Head position (36°49.7'S 147° 48.8'E) and Bastion Point, 1nm SSE. Voluntary Code: (Refer to "Country Information"). From the N: Enter the Hauraki Gulf through Jellicoe Channel keeping at least 3nm off land, then at least 3nm off Flat Rock, then at least 3nm off Shearer Rock and then to the Pilot Station. From the E: Enter the Hauraki Gulf through Colville Channel keeping to the N of Channel Island and then to the Pilot Station. The controlling depth in the channel has been deepened to 12.5m. Once surveying is completed this will enable vessels with a 11.2m to transit at all times and vessels with a 13.9m draught on a 3.0m high tide. UKC: In Rangitoto Channel a min UKC of 10% of draught is required. In approaches to and at all berths a min UKC of 0.4m is required at all times (Vessels with beam of 28.0m and over require 0.5m UKC). Caution: Mariners are warned that the concentrated shore background lighting has an adverse effect on the visibility of navigational and other vessels' lights. The utmost vigilance is essential at all times, particularly in the inner harbour where the concentrated high lighting of the container terminal can seriously impair the value of other lights.

NZ 5322, 5323, 532, 53, 43. Admiralty Pilot NP51, NP286(4).

Auckland Coastguard Tel: +64 9 303 1303. VHF: Auckland: Ch 80, 82. Mechanics Bay: Ch 16, 12.

1025.

Recommended moorings are 4 head/stern lines and 2 springs.

Compulsory in the Auckland Pilotage Area for vessels over 500GT, unless the Master holds a Pilotage Exemption Certificate (PEC). In some circumstances, vessels over LOA 40m may also require a Pilot. Pilotage is available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. Auckland Pilotage Area: Area of water inside a straight line drawn from the N extreme of the eastern head pf the Tamaki River (Musick Point) to the southern extreme of Park Point (Waiheke Island); then by the HW of ordinary spring tide to the northern extreme of the western entrance to Owhanake Bay; then by a straight line to the SW most point of Rakino Island; then by a straight line from the northernmost point of Rakino Island to Shearer Rock; then by a straight line to the SW extreme of Tiri Matangi Island, then by a straight line to the SE extreme of Whangapararoa Peninsula. Pilots primarily board at either of the two Pilot Stations mentioned below: - Pilot Boarding Station Alpha (36°44.2'S 174°50.5'E). Vessels of draught 11.0m or less, and LOA 240m or less must not navigate inwards S of the Pilot Boarding Station Alpha without a Pilot. - Pilot Boarding Station Bravo (36°43.2'S 174°51.5'E). Vessels of draught greater than 11.0m, or LOA greater than 240m must not navigate inwards S of the Pilot Boarding Station Bravo without a Pilot. Pilot ladders are to be rigged in accordance with SOLAS/NZ regulations (Maritime Rule 53-Pilot Transfer Arrangements).

The port of Auckland is the area of tidal waters within lines joining the harbour entrance points and the HW line between them, the area includes Waitemata Harbour and Tamaki River (entrance 36°51.0'S 174°53.0'E).

Alpha Buoy ((Fl (2) R 5s (36°45.2'S 174°49.8'E)); St Leonard's Leading Light Beacon 36°47'S 174°47'E, (Dir. F W R G 4s), Coast Radar Station (36°49.6'S 174°47.9'E).

The following applies to all vessels over 100GT proceeding beneath Auckland Harbour Bridge. ..... 1. Single lane one way traffic only is allowed in the channel between No 1 anchor berth and Birkenhead wharf. 2. A vessel stemming the tide gives way to other vessels. 3. Tugs attend vessels as required by the Marine Services Manager. 4. Under normal circumstances, vessels may pass under the bridge during daylight hours only. Oil tankers: Cargoes may be discharged at night, but pipelines must not be disconnected without the permission of the Marine Services Manager.

MHWS 3.39m and MHWN 2.86m. Spring range 2.98m, neap range 1.91m.

All vessels over LOA 40m entering the port must contact Auckland Harbour Control on VHF Ch 12 for arrival or departure instructions when passing the following reporting points: ..... 1. 36°38.5'S 174°56.0'E 2. 36°36.7'S 174°51.5'E 3. 36°45.0'S 174°58.3'E 4. 36°49.5'S 174°57.6'E 5. 36°45.2'S 174°49.7'E 6. 36°41.7'S 174°56.7'E 7. 36°50.5'S 174°55.0'E AIS station installed.

A 24 hours service is provided. Tugs ordered upon final ETA to Harbour Control. There are 4 bollard pulls tugs are available in Waitemate Harbour and 2 in Whangarei Harbour.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. Strong winds blow in gusts. Fog may be experienced May to Sept.

Manukau Harbour Radio maintains a constant VHF and visual watch. Inmarsat communication is available. VHF: Auckland Harbour Control: Ch 12, 16. Pilots: Email: harcon@poal.co.nz. Tugs: Ch 09, 12. Meteorological information: Ch 21. Available from the Meteorological Service Continuous Broadcast.

Normal Customs/Immigration formalities apply. Visas, if required can be applied for on arrival. Allowances for officers and crew: 200 cigarettes, 1,125ml spirits and 4.5 litres of wine or beer. There are cash fines and confiscation for non compliance with these allowances.

Customs, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) 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.

All commercial vessels arriving at Auckland must notify the following information (either directly with Harbour Control or via Agent to Harbour Control): - 48hrs: ETA /arrival draught/any defects; - 24hrs: ETA /arrival draught/any defects; - Within 24hrs of notice given and the ETA varies by more than 1hr, Harbour Control is to be informed immediately (either directly with Harbour Control or via Agent to Harbour Control) so that modifications to daily shipping schedule can be amended accordingly.- 4hrs: Vessels are to contact Harbour Control on VHF to confirm ETA, pilot boarding instructions, arrival draught and any defects. ETA's received throughout 24 hours, 7 days, +64 9 348 5200 (or if using phone supplied by POAL, speed dial ‘2’), Email: harcon@poal.co.nz.

Signal flags not used. Only New Zealand courtesy flag required.

Regional Council By Laws apply. MAF Bio-security New Zealand documentation required. Traffic regulations: Waitemata Harbour Restricted Zone exists between a line drawn from North Head to Orakei Wharf and a line drawn across Auckland Harbour Bridge. Within this zone no power driven vessel should exceed a speed of 12kts or use an automatic steering device. Defence Areas and Explosives Safety Zones are establish in Auckland Harbour around the naval base, including the S side of Ngataringa Bay, in Upper Waitemata Harbour around a Royal New Zealand Navy explosives depot at Onetaunga Bay and Hobsonville Royal New Zealand Air Force base jetty. No vessels may enter or remain in these areas when restrictions in accordance with New Zealand Defence Regulations are imposed by the Maritime Commander, New Zealand.

Pratique can be applied for between 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) can be issued.

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

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