Port of New Plymouth (NZNPL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of New Plymouth (UN/LOCODE NZNPL) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in New Zealand, on the Tasman Sea. It sits at 39.0667° S, 174.0333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.
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
- Tasman Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- New Zealand N Island
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of New Plymouth
Where is Port of New Plymouth located?
Port of New Plymouth is a seaport located in New Zealand, on the Tasman Sea. Its coordinates are 39.0667° S, 174.0333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of New Plymouth?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of New Plymouth is NZNPL — country code NZ, location code NPL.
How deep is Port of New Plymouth?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of New Plymouth has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of New Plymouth require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of New Plymouth.
What type of harbor is Port of New Plymouth?
Port of New Plymouth is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of New Plymouth are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #55210), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →