Tauranga (NZTRG)

Tauranga is the principal export port of New Zealand and is also the only natural deep water port between Auckland and Wellington providing safe berthage in all weathers. The port handles general cargo, container, dry bulk, Ro-Ro, cruise and passengers.

Summer.

Tauranga is located in the Bay of Plenty on the North Island's E coast.

LOA 348m, beam 48.4m, draught 14.5m, 117,176DWT.

Approx 24,000,000t of cargo, 1,150,000TEU and 1,400 vessels handled annually.

Up to nine Vessels awaiting a pilot may anchor in depths from 25.0m to 27.0m in anchor berths numbered 1 to 3, SE of the pilot boarding position (37°34.9'S 176°12.5'E). Vessels can also anchor closer to the shore, 1.5nm NE of North Rock (37°37.4'S 176°10.5'E), in depths from 20.0 to 22.0m, but an area, radius 0.5nm, centred on North Rock should be avoided during strong NE winds and swell owing to breaking seas. Designated anchorages as follows: Anchorage No 01: Position 37°36.49'S 176°13.71'E Anchorage No 02: Position 37°37.49'S 176°15.21'E Anchorage No 03: Position 37°38.29'S 176°16.91'E Anchorage No 04: Position 37°33.39'S 176°10.00'E Anchorage No 05: Position 37°32.70'S 176°09.00'E Anchorage No 06: Position 37°30.60'S 176°08.20'E Anchorage No 07: Position 37°29.80'S 176°07.30'E Anchorage No 08: Position 37°29.00'S 176°06.50'E Anchorage No 09: Position 37°28.10'S 176°05.90'E Anchorage No 10: Position 37° 27.20'S 176°05.30'E Quarantine anchorage: In a position bearing 075° distance 3.25nm from Mount Maunganui Light. Prohibited anchorage: On or within 0.5nm of No 1 Reach Leads. The channels leading from the harbour entrance to Tauranga and off the berths are also prohibited anchorages, except with permission of the Harbour Master. There is a prohibited anchorage in the Harbour Approach Area, which is the sector of a circle radius 2.5 miles, centred on No.1 Reach Rear Leading Light (37°38.1'S., 176°09.4'E.), contained between the bearings of 026 °and 037° from the light. This can best be seen on the chart. Another prohibited anchorage is located within 50m of the commercial wharves. The channels leading from the harbour entrance to Tauranga and off the berths are restricted anchorages, except in an emergency. Vessels are advised not to anchor in the channel W of Stony Point Light as the ground is foul.

The maximum recommended draught within the port is 14.5m (HW) and 13.2m (LW). Approaching Tauranga: From the N: Keep at least 4nm to the W of Mayor Island and then to the Pilot Station. From the E: Keep at least 5nm to the N of Volkner Rocks, then 3nm to the N of Astrolabe Reef and then to the Pilot Station. Directions: From sea, the port is approached from the vicinity of "A" Light Beacon (37°36.1'S 176°10.7'E), through a channel dredged across Matakana Bank and is entered W of Mount Maunganui. Small craft can approach the port through Katikati entrance, passing W of Matakana Island. The route is only navigable at HW and local knowledge is required. The W channel is closed to shipping. From the N keep at least 4nm to the E of Mayor Island and then to the Pilot Station. From the E keep at least 5nm to the N of Volkner Rocks, then 3nm to the N of Astrolabe Reef and then to the Pilot Station. Approach Channel Depths: There are particularly strong tidal currents in the port entrance so vessels generally plan to arrive and depart between slack water and a maximum tidal rate of 1.5 knots. Entry and exit is programmed around the strength of the tidal flow in the entrance and takes place day and night. Berthing normally takes place 30 minutes after negotiating the harbour entrance. Tankers will be berthed where practicable, starboard side alongside (bow out), to facilitate emergency departure. The entrance approaches are dredged to a depth of 15.8m. During N'ly and E'ly gales, breaking seas may be experienced in this vicinity, particularly on an ebb tide. Inner harbour navigable channels have been dredged to 14.5m (transition point at Buoy C2 in the Cutter Channel). Voluntary Code: For vessels carrying oil or other harmful liquid substances in bulk: (Refer to "Country Information"). General: Ships are to keep at least 5nm off land, any charted danger, or any outlying island(s) until reaching the position where alteration is required to make port. A greater distance off may be necessary in adverse onshore weather, or if it is known that the ship has any mechanical deficiency that might impair either the motive power or manoeuvrability.

NZ 54, 541, 5411, 5412. BA 4061, 4605, 4600. Admiralty Pilot NP51, NP286(4). US 76054. US Sailing Directions No 127 (East Coast of Australia and New Zealand).

Tauranga Coast Guard is a voluntary organisation.

1025.

Berthing normally takes place 30 minutes after negotiating the harbour entrance. Tankers will be berthed where practicable, starboard side alongside (bow out), to facilitate emergency departure but port side is also allowed. Mooring areas are established: Off the shore between Pilot Bay Jetty (37°38.1'S 176°10.4'E) and Salisbury Wharf, 0.475nm SE. Within the area surrounded by Beacon Nos 1, 3, 5, 7, C4 and C2 to the N of Cutter Channel. At the S end of Town Reach, S of position 37°40.7'S 176°10.5'E. Tauranga Bridge Marina (37°40.3'S 176°10.7'E) dredged to 3.0m.

The Pilotage area for Tauranga covers all waters in an area bounded by the arc of a circle radius 3nm centred on 37°37'.41S 176°10'.50E and, joining positions 37°36.04 176°07'14E and 37°39'.63S 176°13'.05E. Pilot boards in position 37°34'.88S 176°12'.48E. Pilot boarding area is 2.5nm NE of 'A' Beacon. Tauranga provides a pilotage service for all vessels over 250 GRT unless the master holds a current pilot exemption certificate. Entry and exit to the Port is provided through an arrival and departure window. The Port is a tidal port catering for a maximum draught of 13.2m at low water and 14.5m at high water. However, the volume of water flowing through the entrance to the Port means that an Arrival or Departure 'window' has to be established for vessels according to their handling capabilities. The Port has two bright yellow pilot launches ("Aataki" and "Te Awanui") providing 24 hour cover. Generally inbound vessels are boarded 15 mins before and up to 45 mins after HW/LW, pilot ladder is to be rigged on the lee side, 1.5m above the water. No manropes are required. Outbound vessels are boarded one hour before HW or 30 mins before LW and up to 45 mins after slack water. Pilot ladder to be rigged on either port or starboard side as advised by the pilot, 2m above the water, two manropes of min 20mm and max 32mm diameter. Pilot ladders must comply with normal SOLAS regulations and ISO standards.

The seaward limits are: The arc of a circle radius 1.6nm centred on the summit of Bowentown Heads (37°27.9'N 175°59.4'E).

The Mount Light (37°37.8'S 176°10.4'E) (white square concrete structure, 2m in height), exhibited on Mount Maunganui.

Entry and exit is determined by the current flow in the harbour entrance. Vessels are graded by their size and ability to manoeuvre and enter and leave during windows either side of slack water, day and night. Vertical clearances: Tauranga Bridge (37°40.5'S 176°10.5'E) has a vertical clearance of 9m. A railway bridge 0.8nm S has a vertical clearance of 4m. Submarine cables: Submarine cables, where the landing positions are marked by white beacons and in the vicinities of which anchorage is prohibited.

Tidal rise and fall is between 1.3m and 2.0m. Ebb (flood) tides flow at approx 3kts at neaps and 4kts at springs through the entrance channel. During N'ly and E'ly gales, breaking seas may be experienced in this vicinity, particularly on an ebb tide. Tsunamis may affect Tauranga Harbour.

A 24hr service is available via the Port's its Customer Services Centre. This Office monitor harbour traffic, communicates with vessels, plans shipping movements, and provides a number of port related services. Before entering harbour, vessels are required to establish communication with the port radio in order to obtain berthing and other instructions. The rate of tidal flow at the entrance and swell conditions at "A" Light Beacon can also be obtained. Vessels outbound should contact the port radio on clearing harbour limits.

There are 3 tugs available ("Sir Robert", "Tai Pari" and "Tai Timu"). They usually join inward vessels in the vicinity of the harbour entrance. Tug's lines are normally used, for which there is no extra charge. Fire fighting tugs available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

TAURANGA 37°38.60'S 176°10.81'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NZ TRG ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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..... Harbour Master: Tel: 0800 556687. +64 (0) 21 519 3559 (Mobile). Email: tgaharbourmasters@boprc.govt.nz Port Customer Service Centre (including VTS): Tel: +64 7 572 8888. Email: csc@port-tauranga.co.nz Fax: +_64 (0) 7 572 8890. Dailing Shipping Info: +64 (0) 7 572 8751. Port/Pilot (24 hours) Call "Tauranga Port Radio" (ZMH70) VHF Ch: 12, 16; 09, 11,12,14,71. Port has Radar. Port Operators: Tel: +64 (0) 7 572 8899. Fax: +64 (0) 7 572 8800. Email: reception@port-tauranga.co.nz Website: www.port-tauranga.co.nz Duty Officer: +64 (0) 7 928 3385 (24 hrs).

Customs allowances: Cigarettes 200 or 250 grams of tobacco or 50 cigars. A 1.25 litre bottle of spirits or 4.5 litres of wine and 1 case of beer. The Bonded Store will not be sealed, however Customs may make random checks to ensure goods have not been removed from the store. An issue of duty free stores will be made every 10 days on request to Customs while remaining on the coast.

Documents Pre-Arrival: ..... No Documents 1. Advance Notice of Arrival (Form NZCS344) 2. Voyage Memo last 2 years (or since last call to NZ whichever is the least) 3. Ballast Water Declaration 4. Crew List 5. Masters declaration (Form AGL 36) Documents On Arrival: ..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List 3 2. Individual Crew Declaration 1 3. Bonded Store List 1 4. Gift List (Parcels List) 1 5. Maritime Declaration of Health 1 6. Clearance, Last Port 1 7. Poisons on Board 1 8. Firearms on Board 1 9. Ship's Paper 1 10. Master's Declaration (Form AGL 36) 2 11. Master's Bond and Guarantee (only if animals are being carried) 2 Container Terminal: The Port operates PortConnnect System, New Zealand's first comprehensive cargo management system enabling data transmission and direct Desk Tel: +64 9 348 5120 (Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm), or Email: info@portconnect.co.nz

All vessels inbound must give 24 hours notice by radio of their ETA off the port limits. If bound from Auckland or near ports, vessels should send their ETA immediately on departure from that port. A second message, confirming or amending the first, is to be sent 4 hours before the given ETA. Should the vessel expect to arrive later than its 24 hour message, the 4 hour message shall be sent 4 hours before the ETA given in the original message. Vessels should contact Tauranga Port Radio on VHF Ch 16 at least 4hrs prior to arrival or when within VHF range and should also contact Tauranga Port Radio when passing Beacon 'A' (37°36.07S 176°10.69'E) inbound and outward bound. Agent Owner or Master of vessel should give Customs 48 hours notice of the vessel arriving at the Customs Port of Entry, with ETA, Crew List and voyage memo details.

Regional Council Bylaws apply. Vessels must comply with ballast water discharge restrictions and be free from Asian Gypsy Moth. In No 1 Reach, N of the latitude of North Rock Light (37°37.4'S), vessels may pass starboard to starboard, by prior agreement between the Masters and pilots, and provided radio communication is established. Tankers must use side connections. Discharge of cargo and disconnection of hoses is permitted during darkness. Boiler and galley fires need not be extinguished.

Radio notification to be sent to "Port Health Tauranga", regarding state of health of crew and ETA between 12 and 24 hours prior to arrival requesting radio pratique. Pratique is granted by Port Health Officer on arrival if radio pratique not requested or granted. Notification should be made by radio to Port Health in case of suspected disease or fever onboard. Pratique is automatic if vessel has been previously cleared at another New Zealand port. Vessels which are liable to quarantine and bound for the port must Motify the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Quarantine Service 12 hours in advance and give clear details of the vessel's name, port and estimated time of arrival. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate 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.