Port of Timaru (NZTIU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Timaru (UN/LOCODE NZTIU) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in New Zealand, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 44.4000° S, 171.2500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk 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
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- New Zealand S Island
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Timaru
Where is Port of Timaru located?
Port of Timaru is a seaport located in New Zealand, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 44.4000° S, 171.2500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Timaru?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Timaru is NZTIU — country code NZ, location code TIU.
How deep is Port of Timaru?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Timaru has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Timaru?
Port of Timaru reports a maximum draft of 11.6 m, a maximum length of 286 m, a maximum beam of 40 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Timaru require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Timaru.
What type of harbor is Port of Timaru?
Port of Timaru is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Timaru have?
Port of Timaru is recorded as offering wharves, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Timaru are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #55350), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →