New Zealand

Port of Picton (NZ PCN)

New Zealand
Port of Picton, New Zealand © QFSE Media · CC BY-SA 3.0 nz
Port information
UN/LOCODE NZ PCN
Coordinates -41.2833, 174.0167 (41°17′S 174°01′E)
Region NZ-MBH
Nearest city Picton
Body of water Cook Strait; South Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type River basin
Shelter Good
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 12.5 m
Anchorage depth 23.2 m
Cargo pier depth 4.9 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 362 m × 15.3 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water

Picton operates as a working harbor in New Zealand, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as River basin sets the scale of operations at Picton. Draft at the approach to Picton is constrained by a 12.5 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Picton located?
Picton is a seaport in New Zealand.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Picton?
The UN/LOCODE for Picton is NZ PCN.
What is the channel depth at Picton?
The channel depth at Picton is 12.5 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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