Seaport · New Zealand
Port of Westport
Westport (New Zealand) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 55450). It lies on the Tasman Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- New Zealand
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- NZWSZ
- World Port Index no.
- 55450
- Coordinates
- 41.75°S, 171.60°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Tasman Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- New Zealand S Island
- Repairs
- Moderate
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.3 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 5.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 4,750 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,730 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,200 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Westport, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 127 (Enroute) - East Coast of Australia and New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions about Westport
Where is Port of Westport?
Westport (New Zealand) lies on the Tasman Sea, at about 41.75°S, 171.60°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Westport?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE NZWSZ for Westport. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Westport?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 5.8 m for Westport. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Westport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,750 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,200 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Tauranga, Auckland, Sydney (Port Botany).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Westport?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Westport through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.