Port of Picton (NZPCN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Picton (UN/LOCODE NZPCN) is a small river (basins) harbor located in New Zealand, on the Cook Strait. It sits at 41.2833° S, 174.0167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 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 (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Cook Strait; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- New Zealand S Island
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Picton
Where is Port of Picton located?
Port of Picton is a seaport located in New Zealand, on the Cook Strait. Its coordinates are 41.2833° S, 174.0167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Picton?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Picton is NZPCN — country code NZ, location code PCN.
How deep is Port of Picton?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Picton has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Picton?
Port of Picton reports a maximum draft of 15.3 m, a maximum length of 362 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Picton require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Picton.
What type of harbor is Port of Picton?
Port of Picton is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Picton have?
Port of Picton is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Picton are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #55300), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →