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Wellington

Coastal (Natural) · Large harbour · Cook Strait; South Pacific Ocean

Port information

Channel depth
11.3 m
Anchorage depth
13 m
Berth depth
11.1 m
Tide range
1 m
Max vessel draught
11.3 m
Water
salt
Likely soil (estimate)
Sand, Silt / mud
Position
-41.283, 174.783

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.