Ports of Auckland
Ports of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading port company, serving the country’s vital international trades through a broad range of cargo handling and logistics services.
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Waitemata Harbour benefits from Round the Bays
21 July 2010
Waitemata Harbour Clean-Up Trust receives $40,000 from POAL Round the Bays.
Port expresses deepest sympathy
22 June 2010
Ports of Auckland send condolence to ISL and Port of Tauranga.
CONLINXX Ltd CEO Appointed
20 MAY 2010
Reinhold Goeschl has been confirmed as new Chief Executive Officer of CONLINXX Limited.
A day in the life of a Marine Pilot
Marine Pilots have a huge responsibility. Although the ship master remains in command of the ship, pilots conduct the navigation of ships within the pilotage districts of Waitemata and Manukau harbours.
Their knowledge of port operating conditions and procedures as well as experience with a vast range of ship types, contributes to the safety of navigation for every ship that they conduct in and out of the port.
Pilots are delivered to the ships in all weathers and sea conditions in a purpose-built pilot boat and board via a rope ladder suspended from the ship’s deck.
Pilots are supported by the work of Ports of Auckland’s own hydrographic department, who supply up-to-date sounding charts as well as wind and tide information.
