Port of Greymouth (NZGMN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Greymouth (UN/LOCODE NZGMN) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in New Zealand, on the Tasman Sea. It sits at 42.4333° S, 171.2167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Tasman Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- New Zealand S Island
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Greymouth
Where is Port of Greymouth located?
Port of Greymouth is a seaport located in New Zealand, on the Tasman Sea. Its coordinates are 42.4333° S, 171.2167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Greymouth?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Greymouth is NZGMN — country code NZ, location code GMN.
How deep is Port of Greymouth?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Greymouth has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Greymouth?
Port of Greymouth reports a maximum draft of 5.5 m, a maximum length of 109 m, a maximum beam of 15.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Greymouth require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Greymouth, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Greymouth?
Port of Greymouth is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Greymouth have?
Port of Greymouth is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Greymouth are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #55440), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →