Port of Napier (NZNPE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Napier (UN/LOCODE NZNPE) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in New Zealand, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 39.4833° S, 176.9167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- New Zealand N Island
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Napier
Where is Port of Napier located?
Port of Napier is a seaport located in New Zealand, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 39.4833° S, 176.9167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Napier?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Napier is NZNPE — country code NZ, location code NPE.
How deep is Port of Napier?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Napier has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Napier require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Napier.
What type of harbor is Port of Napier?
Port of Napier is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Napier have?
Port of Napier is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Napier are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #55130), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →