New Zealand · Oceania · NZ NSN
Nelson
Coastal (Breakwater) · Small harbour · Tasman Sea; South Pacific Ocean
Port information
- Channel depth
- 6.4 m
- Anchorage depth
- 11 m
- Berth depth
- 7.9 m
- Tide range
- 2 m
- Max vessel draught
- 9.8 m
- Water
- salt
- Likely soil (estimate)
- Sand, Silt / mud
- Position
- -41.267, 173.267
Dredgers that can do the job here
- TSHDTrailing suction hopper · Small–medium (1,000–5,000 m³)
Loose sand or silt in open water. Can work while ships keep moving and carry spoil long distances.
- WIDWater injection · Water injection
Cheap upkeep for fine silt in channels with a current.