Port of Westport (NZWSZ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Westport (UN/LOCODE NZWSZ) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in New Zealand, on the Tasman Sea. It sits at 41.7500° S, 171.6000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 4.3 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Tasman Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- New Zealand S Island
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Westport
Where is Port of Westport located?
Port of Westport is a seaport located in New Zealand, on the Tasman Sea. Its coordinates are 41.7500° S, 171.6000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Westport?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Westport is NZWSZ — country code NZ, location code WSZ.
How deep is Port of Westport?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Westport has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.3 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Westport?
Port of Westport reports a maximum draft of 5.8 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Westport require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Westport.
What type of harbor is Port of Westport?
Port of Westport is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Westport have?
Port of Westport is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Westport are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #55450), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →