Opua (NZOPX)

Local ferries and small cruise vessels are handled at the quays in the main port area with larger cruise vessels anchoring 3.5nm to the N, close W of Wahihi Bay. Vessels as large as Royal Caribbean's "Explorer of the Seas" and Cunard's "Queen Mary 2" have called in recent years.

Summer.

Opua is situated in the Bay of Islands, N of Whangarei on the E coast of New Zealand's North Island.

LOA 240m, draught 6.4m-8.5m HW. Largest vessel handled: "Crystal Harmony", LOA 241m, beam 30m, 49,000GT.

Approx 20 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage is available in position 34°15.4'S 174°06.2'E in a depth of 12.0m CD. Quarantine anchorage is off the coast between Tapeka Point (35°14.6'S 174° 07.2'E) and Kororareka Point (1nm SSW), clear of the fairway of the approach through Bay of Islands. Depths are from 10.0-17.0m, and is considered safe in all weather conditions. Prohibited anchorage areas are as follows: ..... 1. In the vicinity of Russell (35°16'S 174°07.2'E) to that of Paihia (1.75nm SW) due to submarine cables which are marked at the landing places by 2 beacons. 2. SW across Veronica Channel from the vicinity of a ferry ramp (35°18.4'S 174° 07.1'E), due to submarine power cables the limits of which are marked by light beacons. 3. SSE across Waikare inlet from a bay (35°18.5'S 174°08'E) near Okiato due to a submarine power cable which has each landing place marked by a beacon. If a vessel has to wait for a pilot, the vessel should anchor at Renown Anchorage with Fraser Rock Light bearing 270° x 1.1nm.

The port is approached from N through a dredged channel, 1.5nm in length, 7.0m in depth and with a min width of 400m, marked by light beacons (entrance 35° 15.9'S 174°06.1'E) and entered through Veronica Channel (0.85nm S, depth 6.0m CD), which is marked with light beacons and lightbuoys. Leading lights lead through both channels. Veronica Channel Leading Lights: Front Light: No 7 Light Beacon, starboard hand in position 35°18.2'S 174° 06.5'E. Middle light: Orange and white framework tower, 18m in height, 0.2nm S of the front light, characteristic Q Fl. Rear Light: White triangle, 6m in height, 0.45nm S of the front light, FR neon. From a position 35°15.2'S 174°06.0'E, off Brampton Bank, the alignment 172.5° of these lights leads through the marked dredged channel and then through the N part of Veronica Channel, passing (positions given from the front light): Between Motuarahi Island (1nm NNW) and Toretore Island (1nm NNE), then: E of No 5 Light Beacon (starboard hand, 0.22nm NNW). From No 5 Light Beacon, the alignment 136.25° of Opua Approach Leading Lights, situated in the entrance of Kawakawa River leads through the SE part of Veronica Channel to Opua Wharf: Front Light: White and orange truncated triangle, 5m in height, 35°19'S 174° 07.6'E. Rear Light: White triangle, 7m in height, 0.3nm SE of the front light.

NZ 42, 51. Admiralty Pilot NP51.

Not available.

1025.

Vessels must berth port or starboard side to Opua Wharf (East side).

Compulsory for vessels of 100NT and over, S of a line from Tapeka Point (35° 14.5'S 174°07.3'E) to Black Rocks (35°11.5'S 174°06.9'E). Pilot boards 1nm N of Fraser Rock (35°14.5'S 174°07.0'E) (in bad weather pilot boards W of Russel Flagstaff (35°15.4'S 174°07.2'E).

The harbour limits are bounded by a line from Cape Brett to Nine Pin.

Range 2.0m mean springs and 1.5m neaps.

Traffic schemes have not been adopted.

Available by arrangement with Northland Regional Council, Whangarei, 72 hours notice is required.

Prevailing winds: Variable.

BAY OF ISLANDS 35°15.25'S 174°06.04'E (OPUA) UNCTAD LOCODE: NZ OPX ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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1700 Mon - Fri) Fax: +64(0)9 4027510 E-mail: mailroom@nrc.govt.nz HOURS:\tFrom 30 mins prior to vessel's arrival PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 500 gt and over, S and W of a line from Tapeka Point (35°14.50ґS 174°07.30ґE) to Black Rocks (35°12.50ґS 174° 06.90ґE), and then to Harakeke Island (35°09.40ґS 174°08.20ґE). (2) Pilotage is not compulsory for vessels between 100 gt and 500 gt, however, vessels of this size are required to send 96h notice of arrival to the Regional Hr Mr when entering the harbour limits (a nominal navigation and safety services fee applies). Vessels should then comply with instructions from the Regional Hr Mr, if any. (3) Pilot ordering: Agents will arrange a Pilot through the Regional Hr Mr. Vessels should send 96h notice of arrival to the Regional Hr Mr through the agents and should update ETA at 48h and 24h. (4) Pilot boards in position 35°12.90ґS 174°07.80ґE. (5) In bad weather Pilot will lead the vessel in and board once sea conditions allow. Vessel will be given instructions via VHF. NOTE: Pilot is only able to communicate using the VHF on the PV. Vessels should call "Bay of Islands Pilot" on VHF Ch 16, 30 mins prior to the vessel's pre-arranged ETA. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Bay of Islands Marine Radio Call: Russell Radio VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 03 63 Telephone: +64(0)9 4037218 (H24) Fax: +62(0)9 4037218 Maritime Facility Operator (Far North Holdings Ltd) Call: Opua Marina Radio VHF Frequency: Ch 12 Telephone: +62(0)9 4025659 (0800 - 1700 LT, Mon - Fri) Fax: +62(0)9 4025669 E-mail: enquiries@fnhl.co.nz Regional Hr Mr (Northland Regional Council) Telephone: +64(0)9 4027516 (0800 - 11700 LT, Mon - Fri) Fax: +64(0)9 4027510 E-mail: mailroom@nrc.govt.nz Deputy Hr Mr (Northland Regional Council) Telephone: +64(0)9 4701200 (0800 - 1700 LT, Mon - Fri) Fax: +64(0)9 4701202 E-mail: mailroom@nrc.govt.nz Duty Officer Telephone: +64(0)800 504639 (H24) HOURS: Bay of Islands Marine Radio: 0800-2000 LT. Maritime Facility Operator: 0815 - 1700 LT. 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Radio: Contact "Bay of Islands Harbour Control" for pilot and port information. VHF: Port: Ch 12, 16, callsign "Bay of Islands Harbour Control". Pilot vessel "Hatea": 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.

..... 1. Passenger List 2. Crew List 3. List of prohibited or restricted immigrants 4. Search List 5. Stores List 6. List of any stock of birds onboard 7. List of Poisons 8. List of Firearms 9. Passenger Declarations 10. Baggage Declaration

Vessels should send ETA 24 hours prior to arrival, by fax to Northland Regional Council.

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

The Master of every vessel which is liable to quarantine and is bound for a New Zealand port shall, not less than 12 hours and no more than 24 hours prior to arrival, inform the Port Health Officer by radio of the last port of call, date of departure and the state of health of the vessel. Certain vessels may be granted pratique by radio and hence need not be visited by a Port Health Officer. For a vessel to be approved for this system the following requirements must be complied with: ..... 1. A Medical Officer must be carried as part of the complement of the vessel. 2. The owners of the vessel shall, from time to time, notify the Director General of Health of the names of the Master and Medical Officer and any changes thereto. On receipt by the Port Officer of the radio message from the above mentioned vessel, he may grant pratique and inform the Master by radio before the arrival of the vessel. Vessels trading normally between New Zealand and the following places, are exempted from inspection by the Port Health Officer provided there is no case or suspected case of disease onboard: ..... 1. Antarctica 09. Niue 2. Australia 10. Norfolk Island 3. Campbell Island 11. Banaba 4. Cook islands 12. Raoul Island 5. Fiji 13. Rarotonga 6. Lord Howe Island 14. Samoa 7. Macquarie Island 15. Tonga A similar exemption is granted to vessels making their first port of call in New Zealand, directly after leaving any port on the W coast of Canada or United States of America, or from any port on the E coast of those countries, if using the Panama Canal. In these cases, an intervening call may be made en route to New Zealand at any port of the above listed places. The exemptions only apply if no person onboard suffers from an eruptive disease attended by fever or glandular swelling. It is unlawful for any person, except in an emergency or with the authority of Port Health Officer, to board the vessel until pratique has been granted.

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

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