Port of Gisborne (NZGIS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Gisborne (UN/LOCODE NZGIS) is a small river (basins) harbor located in New Zealand, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 38.6667° S, 178.0333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- New Zealand N Island
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Gisborne
Where is Port of Gisborne located?
Port of Gisborne is a seaport located in New Zealand, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 38.6667° S, 178.0333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Gisborne?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Gisborne is NZGIS — country code NZ, location code GIS.
How deep is Port of Gisborne?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Gisborne has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Gisborne require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Gisborne.
What type of harbor is Port of Gisborne?
Port of Gisborne is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Gisborne have?
Port of Gisborne is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Gisborne are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #55110), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →