Lyttelton (NZLYT)

The sheltered port of Lyttelton is the deepest commercial port servicing the Te Waipounamu/South Island of New Zealand. The port is capable of handling large container vessels, liquid cargo tankers, bulk coal carriers, PCC and cruise vessels. Lyttelton, operated by the Lyttelton Port Company, is home to New Zealand's first-ever purpose-built cruise ship facility and is complimented further by its ability to handle a range of cargoes including: containers, reefer, scrap metal, forest products, liquid cargo, breakbulk and coal. The port boasts a drydock, cold ironing facilities and a wide range of modern cargo handling equipment. An efficient network of road and rail links allows the fast and effective movement of cargoes of virtually any size or shape. Lyttelton also has two inland port areas; the new Midland Port at Rolleston and City Depot in Woolston.

Summer.

Lyttelton is situated on the E coast of Te Waipounamu/South Island, approx 12km from Christchurch, New Zealand.

Max LOA 362m, beam 42.80m, draught 13.40m and 80,454DWT.

Approx 3,700,000t, 450,000TEU, 1,000 vessels and 1,300,000t of coal are handled annually.

The main anchorage given for vessels waiting to berth is a combined general and quarantine anchorage located in position 43°33.0'S., 172°50.0'E, approx 2.5nm bearing 026° from Godley Head.

The harbour is approached through Pegasus Bay, between Motunau Island (43° 04'S., 173°05'E) and East Head (43°46'S., 173°08'E) of Banks Peninsula. Entry is between Godley Head (43°35.3'S., 172°48.5'E) and Adderley Head, 1.3nm SE. Following completion of the major dredging of the Approach Channel, depth has been increased to between 17m and 18m. Mariners are advised to refer to the LPC MPX for a summary of the typical passage plans and navigational aids. Pilots may check with Bridge Crews relevant navigation materials are available onboard and that documentation has been, or is, updated accordingly. Port documentation is now available in electronic format (http://www.lpc.co.nz).

NZ6321 (Lyttelton Harbour). Admiralty Pilot NP51, NP286(4).

Volunteer Coastguard only.

1025.

Rope mooring lines preferred. The port operates a Dynamic Under Keel Clearance system and is used to predict a particular vessel’s UKC based on a vessel’s dimensions and stability, the prevailing environmental conditions, predicted vessel speeds and a detailed profile of the Lyttelton Harbour approach channel. Portside berthing preferred at the Container Terminal.

Compulsory pilotage required for vessels over 500GT or over LOA 40m, unless exempt. Large bulk vessels may be boarded by helicopter. The seaward limit of pilotage is E of a line joining Godley Head and Adderley Head. The pilots use a Navicom Dynamic harbour pilot position monitoring system to enable highly accurate monitoring when manoeuvring large vessels in and out of the harbour. Pilot Boarding Station to Cashin Quay: The Pilot Boarding Station Bravo is located 2nm ENE of Godley Head in position 43°34.91'S., 172°51.22'E. The location has a 500m turning radius, legline bearing 241°, legline speed 12kts and legline X tack 50m. To then Camp Bay in location 43°36.255'S., 172°47.8187'E with a turning radius of 500m, legline bearing 261°, legline speed 8kts, legline X tack 50m and then onto Cashin Quay. Pilot Boarding Station Bravo to Inner Harbour: The Pilot Boarding Station Bravo is located 2nm ENE of Godley Head in position 43°34.91'S., 172°51.22'E. The location has a 500m turning radius, legline bearing 241°, legline speed 12kts and legline X tack 50m. To then Camp Bay in location 43°36.255'S., 172°47.8187'E with a turning radius of 500m, legline bearing 261°, legline speed 8kts and legline X tack 50m. Following onto Shag Reef in location 43°36.834'S., 172°42.977'E with a turning radius of 300m, legline bearing 005°, legline speed 4kts, legline X track 30m and then finally onto the Inner Harbour. Marine Services are offered 24/7, with a 'one-stop-shop' booking facility for all ship and ship-side requirements, including Pilot services. A computer driven harbour management system means that as soon as a ship’s agent notifies intended movements, information relating to the size and operation of the vessel, arrival and departure dates and other preliminary details are used to generate a picture of the ship’s requirements. Large bulk vessels may be boarded by helicopter. The Harbour Master may exempt Masters of certain vessels from pilotage, taking into consideration the competency of the Master and the length of the vessel.

Arc of a circle radius 3nm centred on Adderley Head (43°36.3'S., 172°49.6'E).

All navigation aids are maintained by Lyttelton Port Company. Port leading lights have changed, following completion of this substantial dredging plan with the installation of a new sectored light, 6km closer to the end of Channel. There are 22 new markers up this Channel, improving navigation. A system of computer-generated virtual markers has also been introduced which will appear on the screens of vessels using electronic charts and plotters. All vessels should consult up to date Notices to Mariners' Corrections and Temporary and Preliminary Notices for Chart NZ6321 – Lyttelton Harbour. See https://www.linz.govt.nz/sea/maritime-safety/notices-mariners. Pilots may check with Bridge Crews that they have these materials and that relevant documentation has been, or is, updated accordingly.

Vessels must proceed at a moderate speed when passing Cushin Quay. Submarine Exercise Areas are located in the waters in around Pegasus Bay and as a result, vessels are encouraged to use the appropriate discretion when approaching the area from seaward. Additionally, a submarine pipeline extends approx 0.3nm W of the Inner Harbour.

MHWS 2.3m; MHWN 1.3m. Tidal streams are weak in the harbour, except near the entrance of inner harbour where rates up to 1kt are not uncommon.

There are no traffic schemes in operation, however, no vessel must take up a berth unless signalled to do so from the signal station.

Berthing is aided by two Azimuth Stern Drive tugs: Blackadder, with a bollard pull of 62.5t, and Piaka, with a bollard pull of 70t.

Prevailing winds: NE'ly and SW'ly. Gales from SW blow out of the harbour with great violence, making access difficult. Winds from NW are gusty and unpredictable. Warning: Tsunamis may affect Lyttelton Harbour. Warning may be given by a siren sounding in the port area. A major 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch and the harbour in 2011.

LYTTELTON, INCLUDING CHRISTCHURCH 43°36.53'S 172°43.01'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NZ LYT ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 08/25 New Zealand Maritime Rules - Part 90: Pilotage, 2020, (RSDRA2024000393788), 08/25

Radio: Inmarsat communication is available. Lyttelton Harbour Radio contact info VHF: Ch 12, 16 (Emergency), 63 (use if no response on other channels) Maritime Team contact info Telephone: +64 3 328 7804 Email: pilot@lpc.co.nz Harbour Control contact info VHF: Ch 12 Telephone: +64 3 328 7806 Harbour Master contact info Telephone: +64 3 328 9168 Email: harbourmaster@ecan.govt.nz

Normal Customs/Immigration formalities apply. Visa, if required, can be applied for on arrival. All crew/passengers will require a shore pass. The Duty Free Allowance for Tobacco is 50 cigarettes (or 50g of cigars or tobacco products) and a total of 4.5 litres of wine or beer (or 3 bottles, or other containers, of spirits or liqueur, each holding a maximum of 1.125 litres).

A Vessel Arrival Information Sheet (VAIS) must be completed by the Master of the vessel and emailed to the port (pilot@lpc.co.nz) 48hrs prior to arrival. The VAIS requires the following information and is available on https://www.lpc.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/20240521-VAIS-V8.pdf along with other related Port Forms which may need to be completed. DUKC: For all vessels with a draught of 11m or above, a compulsory DUKC form should be completed and returned to the Marine Team no later than 12 hours in advance of intended arrival or departure. The form is available on http://www.lpc.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190325-LPC-DUKC-ArrivalDepartu re-Request-Form.pdf along with other related Port Forms which may need to be completed. PORT COMPUTERISED SYSTEM: Port documentation is now available in electronic format. Marine Services are offered 24/7, with a 'one-stop-shop' booking facility for all vessels and shoreside requirements. With a single phone call, e-mail or facsimile, customers can confirm pilots, tugs, lines, security, garbage disposal, telephone and water requirements prior to arrival. Dry dock bookings and marine safety are also part of the marine services provided. Customs, Agriculture and Forestry authorities 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: Hazardous Cargo and Cargo Plan should be sent to Port Company 48 hours prior to arrival. Agents will provide a full set of forms for next voyage or will send on request.

Vessels should send ETA Lyttelton Marine Services Section, including maximum draught, 24 and 4 hours before arrival. To ensure berth availability, inward vessels are required to give at least 24 hours notice of ETA followed by a 4 hour notice of ETA. The port provides a Standard Passage Plan Pack for all vessels to the harbour.

Regional Council By Laws apply. Masters exempt from pilotage must contact the signal station at least five minutes before sailing. Tankers may load or discharge at night but hoses are not to be disconnected without permission from the Port Authority. Engines may be immobilised while berthed at the Oil Tanker Wharf, only after permission has been given by the Port Authority. 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. Vessels liable to quarantine are required to anchor in the outer anchorage while awaiting inspection. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) can be issued.

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

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