Due to concerns about sewage discharge from ships affecting the Whangārei Harbour, the Northland Regional Council seeks confirmation that visiting vessels comply with the Resource Management (Marine Pollution) Amendment Regulations 2022.

This is a Customs Controlled Area. The port operates at LEVEL 1 SECURITY. On arrival at the Pilot station ships receive a copy of the Instructions to Masters and Emergency Information.

These guidelines provide advice to vessels transiting the harbour and anchoring in Bream Bay. They include, procedures to be followed when a single pilot is managing both an inbound and outbound vessel.

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Pedestrian access from ships to our wharf is prohibited, unless undertaking a draught survey. Entry and exit from the wharf area for crew going ashore is by vehicle only.

Whangārei Harbour has strong currents and a main channel that requires full power to be available to navigate safely. While in pilotage waters the propulsion system must be available to immediately respond to the full range of manoeuvring commands

There are a wide variety of regulators and service providers supporting the Northport facility. These cover areas such as transport, logistics, storage, fumigation, safety and surveying and many other activities that are required to operate the port successfully.