Port of Port Lyttelton (NZLYT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Lyttelton (UN/LOCODE NZLYT) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in New Zealand, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 43.6000° S, 172.7167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- New Zealand S Island
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Lyttelton
Where is Port of Port Lyttelton located?
Port of Port Lyttelton is a seaport located in New Zealand, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 43.6000° S, 172.7167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Lyttelton?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Lyttelton is NZLYT — country code NZ, location code LYT.
How deep is Port of Port Lyttelton?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Lyttelton has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Lyttelton?
Port of Port Lyttelton reports a maximum draft of 13.4 m, a maximum length of 362 m, a maximum beam of 42.8 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Port Lyttelton require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Lyttelton.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Lyttelton?
Port of Port Lyttelton is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Lyttelton have?
Port of Port Lyttelton is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Lyttelton are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #55320), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →