Timaru (NZTIU)

PrimePort Timaru consists of the sheltered inner harbour, which is enclosed on the SE side by land and then by a concrete mole tending northwards. The NW side is enclosed by a mole tending northwards and then eastwards for the outer harbour berths, while the inner harbour is further protected by the eastern extension mole. The port handles exports of bulk wood chips, grain and tallow, breakbulk frozen meat and containerised goods. Imports include fertilisers, petroleum products, soya bean meal and motor vehicles. More recently, Holcim Cement have installed a storage dome, which has replaced grain silos in the main port. Cement cargoes will be received by, and also despatched from, the port. There is a thriving fishing fleet and processing industry.

Summer.

Timaru is a man made port situated in the centre of the South Island's E coast.

Draught 11.6m, LOA 286.46m, Beam 40.06m, 80,545DWT.

Approx 440 vessels, 1,730,000t of cargo and 80,000TEU handled annually.

No recommended anchorage, vessels anchor outside the Pilotage and Harbour limit as marked on charts at Master's discretion.

Voluntary Code: (Refer to "Country Information"). Approaches: ..... 1. From the N: Keep at least 5nm off the land until reaching the Pilot Station. 2. From the S: Keep at least 5nm off the land, then at least 3.0nm off Tuhawaiki Point and then to the Pilot Station. The Fairway Beacon is situated in position 44°22'83S 171°19'37E, 2.4nm E of Timaru breakwater. From S of the Fairway Light Beacon the Outer Channel leads with alignment 267.1° of a green neon strip light at night (3 triangles by day), then the Middle Lead light in the fixed white sector, (266.7°-267.5°) leads through the middle of the approach channel. The channel is marked by lightbuoys in accordance with IALA System, Region "A" (red to port inbound). The approach channel is 1.5nm long, 250m wide. Entry: From the inner end of the approach channel, approx 0.1nm N of Eastern Extension Molehead (44°23.2'S 171° 16.0'E) the track leads SW through the dredged entrance channel and outer breakwater, with the Inner Leads bearing 228° into the Inner Harbour.

NZ 6422 and 64. Tide tables, New Zealand Nautical Almanac, (also includes radio/lights). Admiralty Pilot NP51, NP286(4).

The Maritime Safety Authority maintains a watch on VHF Ch 16, callsign "Maritime Radio", Tel: +64 3 688 4199.

1025.

Compulsory and available day and night. The pilot boarding ground is 2nm E of Fairway Light Beacon. On arrival, unless advised otherwise, Pilot ladder will be starboard side, 2m above water. No manropes, heaving line standby for Pilot equipment. On departure, unless advised otherwise, Pilot ladder will be port side, 2m above water. 2 x manropes, heaving line standby for Pilot equipment. Pilots disembark from outward bound vessels abeam Light Buoy (Fl 3 R) in position 44°23.11'S 171°17.37'E. Pilots' Office: +64 3 687 2727. After Hours: +64 3 687 2729. VHF Ch 16/09 (Timaru Harbour Radio). Email: pilots@primeport.co.nz.

Arc of a circle radius 2.5nm centred on Eastern Extension Light (44°23.2'S 171° 16.0'E), (FLR5s).

Tuhawaiki Point Light: Fl W 10secs, 3nm S of Timaru Harbour.

Vessels may berth and unberth day or at night, depending on weather conditions. Vessels drawing not more than 8.4m are berthed at any state of the tide, berthing of vessels of deeper draught depends on the height of tide.

Spring range 2.04m, Neap range 1.26m.

Not available.

3 tugs are available, 1 x ASD 32t with FI-FI, 1 x ASD 25t with FI-FI, 1 x 5t (Pilot Launch)

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. Tsunamis may affect Timaru, warning is given by sound signal.

TIMARU 44°23.23'S 171°15.79'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NZ TIU ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 08/24 Environment Canterbury Regional Council correspondence, (RSDRA2024000011407), 08/24

VHF: Port: Ch 16, 09, callsign "Timaru Harbour Radio".

Advance notice of 48 hours is to be passed through the shipping agent. Vessels liable to quarantine are required to proceed to the quarantine anchorage, while awaiting inspection. Owing to the exposed nature of the anchorage, incoming vessels may be examined and pratique granted after a vessel berths. In the event of a vessel being quarantined, she will be required to return to the anchorage without any contact with the shore.

Customs Agriculture and Forestry 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.

Notice and arrival draught have to be passed to the Timaru Pilot's Office before 1300hrs on last working day prior to arrival and then again 3 hours before arrival with confirmation 1 hour prior to arrival.

The New Zealand blue Ensign must be exhibited.

No vessels should attempt to enter the harbour without permission. Agents supply regulations for first visit to New Zealand.

Contact "Timaru Port Health" Fax: +64 3 688 9181 as ship will be inspected on arrival.

The NOR is tendered by the agent as per Charter Party.

Vessel particulars LOA, GT and draught is required in advance for first time calls.