Onehunga (NZONE)

Onehunga is a large harbour with a water area of 394km square. This rail linked port situated in the midst of South Auckland's industrial heartland, functions as one of New Zealand's most important fishing ports providing services to the New Zealand coastal trade. The port handles principal cargoes such as containers, dolomite, fish. There is a LPG Terminal at the N end of Papakura Channel, in Onehunga Harbour.

Summer.

Onehunga is situated on the NE shore of Manukau Harbour, Auckland, 14.5nm from the Tasman Sea entrance.

LOA 26.01m, beam 7.02, 62DWT.

After entering Manukau Harbour it is not advisable to anchor until Puponga Point has been rounded, if bound for Onehunga. The harbour channels afford sheltered anchorage on a bottom generally of sand and mud, good holding ground. Wairopa Channel affords good but restricted anchorage at the SW end in a depth of 7.0m approx 0.15nm E of a jetty (37°00.8'S 174°36.3'E), at Cornwallis. Vessels can anchor in the NE part of the channel, approx 1.5nm W of Onehunga, in a depth of 5.0m. This is the usual anchorage off the port but it may be necessary to moor; there is more swinging room E of Cape Horn (36°56.5'S 174° 43.7'E) in a depth of 7.0m. When anchoring in this part, care should be taken to avoid a submarine pipeline laid across the channel 1.25nm W of Onehunga Wharf; the direction of the pipeline is indicated by the transits of 2 pairs of beacons (white, triangular topmarks) situated at the landing places. Prohibited anchorages: In an area extending S from Destruction Gully (37° 02.0'S 174°31.8'E). In the vicinity of sewage and fuel pipelines laid across Wairopa Channel from White Bluff (36°56.0'S 174°45.6'E); the limits of the area and positions of beacons (white, triangular topmarks), in transit, indicate the direction of the pipelines. In the vicinity of Auckland International Airport (37°01.0'S 174°47.0'E), in an area marked by light beacons and yellow beacons.

There is a difficult bar outside the port heads and because of the changing conditions, depth varies and the utmost caution in crossing must be observed. Masters of vessels should not attempt to enter without making contact with the signal station South Head. The controlling depth in the main channel is 3.3m, recommended draught is not to exceed 4.9m. Wairopa Channel: From a position S of Puponga Point , the track through Wairopa Channel leads generally NE to the vicinity of Shag Point (36°57.4'S 174°39.8'E) and then generally ENE to Onehunga Wharf (36°56.1'S 174°47.0'E). The channel is marked on both sides by light beacons, lightbuoys and buoys, in accordance with IALA System, Region "A" (red to port). All buoys are marked with reflective material on their numbers and on the edges of their topmarks.

BA NZ4314, NZ43. Admiralty Pilot NP51, NP286(4).

1025.

Not compulsory. Available on request from Shipping Services Manager, Auckland, boarding off Taratara Point. Recent local knowledge is essential for entry to Manukau Harbour.

Range 3.4m springs, 2.0m neaps.

One tug is available. "Tika", 730bhp, 8t bollard pull.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

Manukau Harbour Radio listens on 2182kHz, 0800-0830hrs and 1800-1830hrs and other times by arrangement, works on 2012kHz. Visiting commercial vessels should communicate with Manukau Harbour Radio prior to arrival. VHF: Pilots & Tugs: Ch 16, 11. Meteorological information: Ch 21.

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 Particulars 1 2. Cargo Manifest 1 3. General Declaration 1 4. Stores List 1 5. Crew List 1 6. Bond Store List 1 7. Vaccination List 1 8. Nil Stowaways 1 9. Medical Store List 1 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 fore 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. Harbour Master and Pilots require 48 and 24 hours notice of arrival.

Regional Council By 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.