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Port Chalmers has four berths, suitable for handling containerised,
multipurpose, conventional or RoRo vessels. Berthing flexibility is guaranteed
by a swinging basin dredged to 12.8 metres, with a turning diameter of 487
metres.
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Length |
Draught |
| Container Terminal (No 1) |
300m |
12.5m |
| Multi-purpose (No.2) |
297m |
12.5m |
| Beach Street Inner |
412m combined |
11.6m |
| Beach Street Outer |
412m combined |
11.6m |
| Last updated Aug 23 2012 |
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The Dunedin wharf system is suitable for vessels with a lower draught. Tankers,
fishing vessels and smaller conventional vessels are now the principal users.
The channel between Port Chalmers and Dunedin is capable of handling vessels of
up to 8.0 metres draught and 32.2 metres beam. Vessels in excess of 150
metres LOA can transit in daylight only.
The Dunedin wharves are within 2 kilometres of the cold storage industry
established to service the meat, dairy, fishing and horticultural exports of
the region.
In addtion to the Dunedin wharves, the Ravensbourne fertiliser pier is located
between Port Chalmers and Dunedin.
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| Berth |
Length |
Draught |
| Oil Jetty |
214m |
8.0m |
| LPG Berth |
62m |
5.8m |
| Leith 190x30m |
153m |
7.9m |
| Leith 190x35m |
153m |
7.2m |
| Victoria Wharf (T & U) |
177m |
8.0m |
| Victoria Wharf (CM) |
120m |
7.7m |
| Victoria Wharf (X & Y) 170x20m |
244m |
8.0m |
| Victoria Wharf (X & Y) 210x25m |
244m |
7.4m |
| Rattray |
397m |
4.1m |
| Birch Street |
310m |
6.4m |
| Ravensbourne Pier |
149m |
7.8m |
| Last updated Aug 23 2012 |
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This slipway is capable of handling vessels of 500t displacement and is mainly
used by fishing trawlers and tourist launches.
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Marine services are responsible for pilotage and towage. They operate 24 hours a
day, all year round
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Experienced pilots ensure all vessels arrive and depart on time with the highest
safety standards being observed.
Pilots can be booked by calling (03) 4729883 24 hours a day.
We have two pilot launches, the fast modern Aramoana and the Potiki.
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Towage consists of three tugs. Our two tugs, Rangi and Karetai, are fully
equipped to handle all types of vessels. Both tugs have a bollard pull of 28
tonnes. Our third tug, Otago, has a bollard pull of 58 tonnes.
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Port Otago maintains full ship to shore communication systems. Vessels may
contact Port Otago Harbour Control on VHF CH16. The working channel is
VHF CH14.
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Fresh water is available at both Port Chalmers and Dunedin, with delivery to the
vessel at 25 - 40 tonnes per hour. Port Otago offers a comprehensive garbage
service for all vessels, including MAF approved disposal.
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Our technical services team is responsible for the maintenance of all our
facilities including:
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Navigable channels
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Wharves
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Plant
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Buildings
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