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.

Country
New Zealand
UN/LOCODE
NZGMN
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
42.4333° S, 171.2167° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
1.8 m
Anchorage Depth
17.1 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Max Vessel Draft
5.5 m
Max Vessel Length
109 m
Tidal Range
3 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Wharves

Route Calculator & Transit Estimator

Port of Greymouth (NZGMN)
View Port of Westport

Great-circle distance — actual sea routes vary with canals, traffic lanes & weather.

Distance
44 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

B2B Freight Quote — Port of Greymouth

Compare competitive ocean and inland freight rates to and from Greymouth (NZGMN) via trusted logistics partners.

Get a Freight Quote
Partner Services

Customs, insurance & warehousing near New Zealand.

Explore Options

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 →