Bluff (NZBLU)

Bluff is the port for Southland and benefits from being a natural harbour with surge free conditions and is well protected from prevailing winds. It is a commercial and customs port, the terminus for the Foveaux Strait ferry service and base for local fishing fleet. Exports: Aluminium, Meat, fertilizers, fish, wool, grain, wood chips, logs, lumber and refrigerated products. Imports: Bulk materials for the aluminium smelter, petroleum products, raw fertilizer, acid, fish, stock food and cement.

Summer.

The port of Bluff is New Zealand's southernmost port, located 27km from Invercargill, the capital city of Southland.

Max draught 9.7m, LOA 246.8m, beam 40m, 65,125DWT.

Approx 3,500,000t of cargo, 50,000TEU and 300 vessels handled per year.

Waiting anchorage: In fine weather, a recommended anchorage, for inbound vessels waiting for the tide or a berth, is at Saddle Point (46°44.0'S 167° 59.5'E) and Murray River (46°47.0'S 168°01.5'E). Good anchorage for vessel delayed longer than 6 hours is from 5-6nm E of Dog Island in depths from 14.0 -18.0m, plenty of cable and both anchors may be needed. In the event of the anchors not holding a vessel is recommended to heave-to on a line joining Dog Island Light Waipapa Point Light, 18nm E. Both Lights are usually visible in the driving rain of a gale, day or night, for a distance over 6nm. In Toetoes Bay, N of the line, a vessel will be out of the ocean swell. Other good anchorages, with shelter from the most severe W weather, are available under the lee of Stewart Island, less than 20nm from Bluff Harbour. Quarantine Anchorage is in the open roadstead within 3nm of Stirling Point, or as directed by the Port Authority. Explosives Anchorages for vessels carrying more than 5t of explosives will be designated by the Port Authority. Harbour anchorage. Vessels may only anchor in the harbour in emergency. The area available for ocean going vessels extends a 0.5nm NW of the harbour entrance and is generally narrow and confined. Caution. An abandoned submarine telegraph cable exists between Dog Island and the coast N.

Voluntary Code: (Refer to "Country Information"). ..... 1. From the E: Keep at least 3nm off Slope Point, then at least 3nm off Waipapa Point, then at least 1.5nm S of Dog Island and then to the Pilot Station. 2. From the W: Keep at least 5nm S of Centre Island and then to the Pilot Station. Directions: The harbour is best approached from S and entered by South Channel, controlling depth 12.5m, (46°37.7'S 168°21.2'E), which leads through the entrance, between Stirling Point (46°36.8'S 168°21.6'E) and Tiwai Point (0.65nm N), into harbour. The entrance can also be approached by vessels of moderate draught from E, through North Channel (controlling depth 7.2m), between Davey Shoal (46°36.6'S 168°21.9'E) and the N coast. This entrance should only be used after advice from the Harbour Master. Vessels generally enter from 30 minutes before HW until the time of HW, or from 45 minutes before LW so as to berth at slack water. Entry should not be attempted during the full strength of the tidal streams.

NZ 68, 681, 6821. Admiralty Pilot NP51, NP286(4).

1025.

Minimum recommended moorings are 4 head/stern lines plus 2 springs either end. Additional shore moorings may be used on high windage vessels such as woodchip carriers. Vessels usually berth bows W, except at No 1 Ro-Ro berth.

Compulsory for all vessels in excess of 100GT, vessels over 198m in length or 29m in beam are restricted to HW. Pilot boards inward vessels approx 1.5nm SSW of Bluff entrance Light for S Channel and 2nm ESE of Tiwai Rocks (46°36.2'S 168°22.4'E) for N Channel. Due to rate and direction of tidal flow in channel pilot boarding times, for inward movements, is usually 30 minutes before HW slack and 45 minutes before LW slack. For outward movements, is usually one hour before HW slack and on or immediately after LW slack. Caution: Vessels stopping off the harbour to embark a pilot for S Channel are warned not to approach the 10.0m depth contour too closely, nor to enter the red sector (247.5°-342°) of Entrance Light when within 1nm of the light at night as the ingoing tidal stream sets strongly on to Entrance Shoal for up to 2 hours after HW at Bluff. Vessels will be handled on the first available tide, weather permitting, day or night. No vessel movement should take place during restricted visibility. Coastal pilots are available from Taiaroa Head to Milford Sound. Bluff pilots are available for the Stewart Island passage. Request for pilot services, tugs or linesman must be made at least 2 hours in advance during normal working hours. For service requirements out of working hours, applications should be made before 1530 LT on the last working day prior to the weekend or holiday.

The seaward limit is the arc of a circle, radius 3nm, centred on Stirling Point (46°36.8'S 168°21.6'E).

Vessels carrying explosives or low flash point cargo in bulk may be handled at all hours depending on prevailing conditions. Maximum size of vessels handled: ..... South Channel: Length 198m Beam 29m Draught 9.7m at HW 7.0m at LW Draught may be increased to 10.0m, depending on the height of HW, and up to 8.0m depending on the height of LW. For vessels entering and leaving harbour at HW in daylight, length may be increased to 225m and beam to 34m on a reduced draught as determined by the Harbour Master. ..... North Channel: Length 75m Draught 7.0m at HW 5.5m at LW UKC: A vessel should maintain an Under Keel Clearance (UKC) of at least 1.2m in No 3 reach and 10% of draught in the Inner Harbour. Visibility: Under no circumstances will a transit of No 3 Reach be considered in restricted visibility. Maximum draught for shifting a vessel in the harbour at LW is 8.0m. In general, limiting wind speed is approximately 30-35kts. For Panamax and wood chip vessels limiting wind speed is approximately 20kts.

MHWS 2.7m; MLWS 0.6m; MHWN 2.3m; MLWN 0.9m. (Chart Datum taken as 0.0m). Tsunamis may affect Bluff Harbour. Warnings are given verbally.

The duty pilot will determine the number of tugs required for a particular vessel. Tugs will be made fast to the vessel soon after it enters Reach No 3. Three tugs are available: ..... Name Gross Tons Power (kW) Bollard Pull (t) Hauroko 351 2641 35 Monowai 495 2013 30 Oreti 80 172 4 Fire fighting and deepsea salvage facilities available.

Prevailing winds: W'ly; the harbour is well sheltered from them, but winds with speeds up to 60kts are experienced, closing the harbour for 3 days a year on average. Fog is not frequent but may be expected in spring and autumn. Tsunamis may affect Bluff Harbour, warnings are given verbally.

BLUFF HARBOUR 46°35.63'S 168°20.37'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NZ BLU ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 06/25 Bluff Harbour Marine Service, South Port New Zealand website, (RSDRA2025000014611), 06/25

Perth Radio/Tairoa Head available throughout 24 hours on 2182kHz, 4125kHz, 6215kHz, 8291kHz, 12290kHz and 16420kHz. VHF: Port: Ch 16, 14, 06, 12, callsign "Bluff Harbour Radio". Pilot: Ch 16, callsign "Bluff Pilot".

Normal Customs/Immigration formalities apply. Visa, if required can be applied for on arrival. Allowances for officers and crew: 200 cigarettes, 1 litre spirits, 9 litres of beer, 750ml wine, there are cash fines and confiscation, for non compliance with these allowances. Crew and passengers, (other than Australians and New Zealanders) require a permit to leave the vessel, some nationalities require a visa.

..... Are ship's forms Acceptable Number of forms required Form Yes No CS IM HA Other 1. Crew List x - 2 - 1 - 2. Passenger List, if applicable x - 2 - 1 - 3. Stores List (deck, engine, galley) x - 2 - - - 4. Provisions List x - 2 - - - 5. Crew Personal Effects List* - x 1 - - - 6. Customs Declaration* - x 1 - - - 7. Cargo List x - 1 - - - 8. Maritime Declaration of Health x - - - 1 - 9. Bill of Lading x - - - - 1 10. Stowage Plan x - - - - 1 11. Last Port Clearance x - 1 - - - 12. Ports of Call List x - 1 - - 1 13. Bonded Stores List* - x 1 - - - 14. Narcotics List x - 1 - - - 15. Arms and Ammunition List x - 1 - - - Local Customs will accept ship's forms, provided Bluff is the only NZ port, NZ forms will be attached to the front of the ship's forms and the Master will be asked to sign the NZ form in the appropriate place. CS = Customs; IM = Immigration; HA = Health Authorities. The Port company requires the 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. Certificates ..... To be presented Yes No 1. Load Line Certificate x - 2. Safety Equipment Certificate x - 3. Certificate of Registry x - 4. Safety Radio Certificate x - 5. Safety Construction Certificate x - 6. International Oil Pollution Certificate x - 7. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate or Exemption Certificate x - 8. International Tonnage Certificate x - 9. Oil Record Book x - 10. Seaman's Books, passports and Vaccination Certificates x - If there are any additional forms required at any time, the agent will generally deliver these onboard as and when required.

Notify vessel's agent, charterer and vessel owners of ETA 7, 5, 3 and 1 day prior to arrival. Message to include draught fore and aft and any requirements. Notify any changes to the final ETA. A Notice of Arrival, copy of the Crew List, arrival draught and any dangerous cargo onboard should be sent 48 hours before arrival, and ETA confirmed 12 hours before arrival or not later than 1600 LT on last working day before arrival.

Regional Council Bye Laws apply. Vessels must comply with ballast water discharge restrictions and be free from Asian Gypsy Moth.

Pratique can be applied by radio 24 hours prior to arrival. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

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

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