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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More ports of Auckland historic tug tours added
25 August 2010
Due to the popularity of Ports of Auckland’s Heritage Tug tours an additional three tours have been made available.
See Auckland from a different perspective
25 August 2010
POAL invites Aucklanders to a series of free heritage boat tours during Auckland Heritage Festival.
Ports of Auckland profit up to $37.2m
18 August 2010
POAL announces net profit after tax of $37.2m compared to $5.4m in the previous financial year.
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.
