Marine & Shipping
- Arrival Information
- Berth Facilities
- Passage Plans and Boarding Grounds
- Harbour Radio
- Port Otago Marine Contacts
- Policies and Notices
- Resources for Shipping Agents, Contractors and Suppliers
- Cruise Booking Policy
- Schedule of Charges
- Shipping Schedules
- Arrivals and Departures last 7 days
- Container Vessel Schedule
- Cruise Ship Schedule
- Fishing Vessel Schedule
- Vessel Schedule
- Vessels in Port
- Terms and Conditions of Trade
- Tugs and Launches
Policies and Notices
VGM Notice to shippers and shipping lines - June 2016
Port Otago has been working towards providing a simple and consistent process for managing the requirements of the upcoming Verified Gross Mass (VGM) regulation. Read the full notice here:
VGM Notice to shippers and shipping lines (updated 15/6/2016)
Please see also: Container Weighing and VGM at Port Otago
CEDO Policy Update 1/5/2023
Port Otago will implement a revised CEDO policy from 1/5/2023.
Rail Bookings
All rail bookings and subsequent amendments ex Port Chalmers must be emailed to both Port Otago and Kiwirail by 1500 hours (3pm) the business day before rail ex Port Chalmers is required.
For bookings ex Port Chalmers required onsite Monday, bookings must be made by 1500 hours (3pm) on the Thursday before the containers are required.