New Zealand

Port of Otago Harbor (NZ ORR)

New Zealand
Also known as: Cavensbourne; Oavensbourne
Port of Otago Harbor, New Zealand © Tom Ackroyd · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE NZ ORR
Coordinates -45.8167, 170.6333 (45°49′S 170°38′E)
Region NZ-OTA
Nearest city Otago
Body of water South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type River basin
Shelter Good
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 14 m
Anchorage depth 23.2 m
Cargo pier depth 12.5 m
Oil terminal depth 4.9 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 348 m × 42.8 m × 13.6 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Moderate
Dry dock Small
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #302

Located in New Zealand, the port of Otago Harbor serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Otago Harbor has a Small harbor of the River basin type. Ships approaching Otago Harbor work with a channel depth of 14.0 m. Otago is the nearest city to Otago Harbor, linking the port to inland markets.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Otago Harbor located?
Otago Harbor is a seaport in New Zealand, near Otago.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Otago Harbor?
The UN/LOCODE for Otago Harbor is NZ ORR.
What is the channel depth at Otago Harbor?
The channel depth at Otago Harbor is 14 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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