Wellington (NZWLG)

Wellington is a naturally sheltered harbour with an area in excess of 7,700ha. The harbour shoreline extends for approx 50km and is flanked by high hills providing added shelter to shipping. Principal imports: Petroleum products, steel, wheat, vehicles, phosphate, soda ash, bananas, paper and general manufactured imports. Principal exports: Timber, fish, scrap steel, dairy products, wool, fruit, vegetables, meat, woodpulp and general manufactured exports.

Summer.

Port of Wellington is situated at the S end of the North Island of New Zealand.

No LOA or beam restrictions. Draught 11.3m, 80,398DWT.

Approx. 3,200,000t of cargo, 85,000TEU, 600 vessels and 238,000 passengers handled annually.

Anchorage is good in Wellington Harbour, in general depths from 13.0-22.0m, mud. Winds frequently blow with heavy gusts off the high land around the harbour, causing vessels at anchor to yaw. The Port Authority recommends that, especially in light draught conditions, two anchors be used with 160m (6 shackles) of cable on each anchor laid out in a generally E-W direction. A strict anchor watch should be kept. There are four designated anchorage areas established in the harbour. Outer anchorage: Outer Anchorage lies E of a line drawn N from Point Jerningham (41°17.3'S 174°48.2'E) to the opposite shore. Vessels should anchor near the centre of the area. A wreck with a depth of 14.6m over it, lies nearly 2nm ENE of Point Jerningham. Inner Anchorage: An area of the harbour lying between Outer Anchorage and a line NNW drawn from Post Point (41°17.3'S 174°47.8'E) to the shore at Kaiwharawhara. Quarantine anchorage: is an area of radius 0.2nm, centred on 41°16.5'S 174° 48.0'E, about 0.65nm N of Point Jerningham. An obstruction, with a depth 18.5m over it, lies in the SW part of the area. Explosive Anchorage: An area, radius 0.3nm, centred1.5nm N of Point Halswell Light (41°17.0'S 174°49.6'E). Anchorage is prohibited within 0.1nm of any submarine cable, close W of the Overseas Passenger Terminal. Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage is prohibited in the following areas: ..... 1. Within 500m of submarine cables and power cables between Somes Island and Petone Beach and between Mahanga Bay and Web Point. 2. Close NW of the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Lambton Harbour. 3. Within 50m of a sea-water intake close N of Greta Point (41°18.2S 174° 48.4'E) in Evans Bay, the landward end of which is marked by a beacon (white triangle). 4. Within 100m of any submarine cable or power cable.

Voluntary Code: (Refer to "Country Information"). Approaches: ..... 1. From the E: Keep at least 3nm off Baring Head and then to the Pilot Station. 2. From Cook Strait: Pass midway between the Brothers and Fisherman's Rock, then at least 4nm off Cape Terawhiti, then at least 4nm off Karori Rock and then to the Pilot Station. Directions: Wellington Harbour (entrance 41°21.4'S 174°50.4'E) is approached from between Sinclair Head (41°22.0'S 174°43.0'E) and Baring Head (7.5nm ESE), passing through the pilot boarding area or, if exempt, direct to a position 2nm S of the entrance, on the leading line. The harbour is entered through Main Entrance on the alignment of the leading lights. Channel depth is 11.3m CD, max draught in channel is 9.8m plus height of tide above CD (max approx 11.3m). Directions for Berths: From the position in the entrance 1.5nm S of Somes Island Light, the track leads 1nm NW and 2nm WSW to the anchorages or berthing areas in Lambton Harbour or Evans Bay, as required. Vessels entering Evans Bay may be assisted by a directional light, exhibited from the head of the bay, bearing 184.5°, which leads through the bay. A light beacon, 0.4nm N of the light, marks the edge of a bank. Point Howard: From the position in the entrance1.5nm S of Somes Island Light, the track leads approx 2.25nm NE of the berths in the vicinity of Point Howard, avoiding a reef extending 1.25nm S from Somes Island and Somes Rock (41°15.8'S 174°51.5'E). Caution: In order to avoid close quarter situation, vessels entering and leaving the harbour should stay on the starboard side of the channel if other vessels are using the channel at the same time. In reduced visibility by day, the Port Authority will exhibit Main Entrance Leading Lights on request by radio. Deep-draught vessels, defined as having a draught greater than 10.2m, may not be able to deviate from the channel centreline.

NZ 4633, 4634, 463. Admiralty Pilot NP51, NP286(4).

Emergency co-ordination centre: Vessels should contact Wellington Harbour Radio on VHF Ch 14 for more information.

Density in the harbour is 1025, and in the vicinity of the berths at Wellington 1032 - 1036.

Mooring services under the supervision of an experienced Marine Supervisor are provided for all vessels. The number of linesmen provided will vary according to the size of the vessel and known type of lines. The Marine Supervisor can be contacted on VHF Ch 14. Pilots will advise but minimum mooring requirement is likely to be 4 and 2.

Pilotage company: Centre Port Ltd. Contacting pilot: Call "Pilots Wellington" on VHF Ch 16 (listening) and 14 (working), Duty Pilot may be contacted on Tel: +64 4 495 3800 (office hours) or Tel: +64 4 388 7795 (out of office hours) email: pilot@centreport.co.nz. Pilotage is compulsory for vessels exceeding 500GT, except where Masters hold a current Pilotage Exemption Certificate (PEC) for Wellington Harbour and the vessel does not exceed LOA 205m and 25,000GT. Initial ETA to pilot station should be sent 24 hours prior to arrival. Updated ETA messages are required 4 hours prior to arrival, with a final confirmation one hour before arrival. ETA's can be sent direct to the pilots or via the ship's agent. Contact can be established via VHF when approx 4 hours away. If coming down the E coast then the Ch 04 repeater on Cape Palliser can be used. Vessels approaching from the W can use Ch 62 repeater on the N end of South Island. These repeaters are direct contacts with Wellington Harbour Radio. The ETA message should include the vessel's ETA at the pilot station, maximum draught, freeboard and any deficiencies, which may affect the pilotage or boarding. Other ETA's: Vessels carrying dangerous products, such as tankers, should contact the Harbour Master 48 hours prior to arrival advising the dangerous goods being carried. Pilot boarding positions: ..... Alpha 41°23.9'S 174°49.5'E Bravo 41°23.9'S 174°50.1'E Charlie 41°23.6'S 174°48.2'E Delta 41°19.6'S 174°51.2'E If a pilot is overcarried, for whatever reason, he will leave at the next port. If the vessel is proceeding deep sea then at the closest New Zealand port.

The port of Wellington comprises all the tidal waters of Wellington Harbour bounded seaward by a line which is the arc of a circle, radius 3.85nm, centred on Outer Rock (41°21.0'S 174°50.1'E).

Major lights: Baring Head Light (41°24.5'S 174°52.3'E). Pencarrow Head Light, white tower, concrete base, 17m in height, (41°21.6'S 174°50.9'E). Somes Island Light (white tower) (41°15.6'S 174°51.8'E). Point Haswell Light (41°17.05'S 174°49.6'E).

Tides: Vessels over 10.0m draught may be required to wait for the tide before transit of the entrance channel. The maximum draught permissible is 9.8m + height of tide. There is no limit to length or beam and all vessels may enter during the hours of darkness.Airdraught: Vessels entering or leaving Evans Bay must advise the Harbour Radio of their airdraught not less than 15 mins before arrival or departure, owing to the close proximity of the airport flight path.

Range: Springs 1.0m, neaps; 0.9m. Currents in channel 0.3-0.8kt, with prevailing winds N or S which are frequently strong and significantly influence the water levels. S'ly winds raise levels and N'ly winds lower them.

There are no traffic schemes but pilots will advise recommended tracks in and out. Wellington Harbour Radio station maintains constant VHF and visual watch and all vessels are required to maintain a continuous listening watch while within the port limits. It is also equipped with radar. The station will provide navigational, vessel traffic movements and berthing information on request. In addition, it provides it provides observations on weather and sea conditions at the entrance, together with tidal height predictions. Danger signal: If a vessel is sighted standing into danger and is not responding to radio calls, the station will flash morse code letter "U" by signal lamp until the vessel responds.

Available.

Prevailing winds: NE-SE, NW-SW. During S'ly gales pilot may only be able to board from "Delta" position, in which case pre planning of route to be established with pilot beforehand. Sea and Swell: Winds from S send a heavy sea and swell, which sometimes break right across the entrance during gales. The harbour is generally not much affected except for swell effect at Point Howard berths on the E side. Heavy rain: Heavy rain brings down logs and floating debris from Hutt River, which may be encountered anywhere in the harbour. Tsunamis may affect Wellington Harbour.

WELLINGTON 41°16.97'S 174°48.40'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NZ WLG ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 50/24 General Directions for Navigation in the Port of London 2024, (RSDRA2024000328436), 50/24

VHF: Pilot: Ch 16,14, 13, 62, 04 Pilots: Tel: +64 4 4953802, email: duty.pilot@centreport.co.nz Harbour Master: Tel: +64 4 830 4160, +64 4 388 1911, +64 4 473 4547 (emergency), email: harbours@gw.govt.nz

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 per person, there are cash fines and confiscation for non compliance with these allowances.

Three copies of the following documents are required (one each for Customs, MPI and Agent): ..... Documents Current Crew Manifest Arrival Crew List (not disembarking) Arrival Crew List (disembarking) Arrival Passenger List (not disembarking) Arrival Passenger List (disembarking) Inward Report (first port of call only) Outward Report (last port of call only) Narcotics/Firearms Declaration (first port of call only) Depart Crew List Depart Passenger List Depart Crew List (joining crew) Depart Passenger List (joining passengers) Ballast Water Declaration (before arrival - first port of call only) Advance Notice of Arrival (before arrival - first port of call only) Master's Declaration - MPI (before arrival - first port of call only) A Certificate of Clearance will be issued on compliance with section 34 of Customs and Excise Act 1996. The Port Authority requires the 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.

Vessel's ETA should be sent 24 hours in advance addressed to "Pilots Wellington". Vessels equipped with cell phones or fax can, in addition, repeat these messages to the port's 24 hour Signal Station (Wellington Harbour Radio): Tel: +64 4 388 5470; Fax: +64 4 388 4319. The port is not fitted with telex. Updated ETA messages are required 4 hours before arrival with final confirmation 1 hour before arrival direct to Harbour Radio. Should bad weather or other circumstances affect the ETA, updated advice at anytime is appreciated. Amending and confirming ETA's: Vessels approaching Wellington from the N and E may contact Wellington Harbour Radio via the VHF repeater on Cape Palliser (Ch 04). The approx range to the N is to Castlepoint. Vessels arriving via Cook Strait may use repeater stations Ch 62.

No fixed protocols.

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

Pratique should be applied for between 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival. Unless exempt from examination, vessels arriving from overseas ports must not proceed inwards beyond the limits of the quarantine anchorage until pratique has been granted. Port Health requirements: ..... Current Ship Sanitary Control Exemption Certificate Completed Maritime Declaration of Health, regardless of whether pratique has been granted List of addresses of disembarking passengers, if requested Crew List (name, rank, sex, nationality, dates of last vaccinations) if requested.

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

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