Port Facilities

The Harbour
Entrance is across a bar, between breakwaters to cargo wharves on the river and fish unloading wharves/fishing boat berthages in Erua Moana Lagoon.

LINZ Chart NZ 7142 “Greymouth Harbour and Approaches” explains entrance beacons. Maximum entrance draught is usually 4.8 metres at neap tides to 5.5 metres at spring tides, but varies between about 4.5 and 6 metres.


Pilotage
Pilotage is advised for vessels over 100 GRT if the master is not familiar with the Port. Pilotage may become compulsory in the future. Licensed pilots available from Christchurch and Invercargill and can be requested through the Harbour Office.

Advisory services for entry and departure provided by Harbour Supervisor on VHF Channel 14 or Mobile 64 027 4353424. Current depths at bar, river channel, lagoon and berths, sounding plans and swell forecasts available by fax. Vessels over 3m draught to notify Harbour Supervisor before entry.

Fishing Port and Marine Services
Fish unloading, fish receival, processing and ice facilities available. by arrangement with Westfleet Fishermen’s Co-operative Ltd and Talleys Fisheries Ltd.

Water and electricity on wharves.

Slipway
Vessels up to 80 tonne DWT max. weight
Maximum draught 3.1m
Maximum keel length 17m
3 phase/1phase power
Water