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Government regulations specify maximum dwell times on port for various classes of dangerous goods. Please olan ahead to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and prioritise the collection of imported dangerous goods or the delivery of export dangerous goods.

For more information, phone +64 3 472 9876  or email Port Otago Customer Services.

Restrictions & regulations

Dangerous goods of any class entering Port Otago must be notified and transported in accordance with the following regulations, restrictions and timeframes:

Pre-arrival documentation

Forty-eight hours prior to intended vessel arrival, shipping lines, importers and their agents must email Port Otago Customer Services with relevant documentation (in English) that includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Hazardous cargo manifest
  • Dangerous goods certificates
  • EPA certificates
  • Baplie file

Export containers

Prior to export pre-advice, Port Otago requires receipt of a valid export booking that contains applicable class and UN numbers.

Exports must be pre-advised prior to gate-in, with hazard information completed in full.

Exports may not gate-in earlier than their class permits, and may not remain in the container terminal, should their loading be delayed for whatever reason.

Transport companies must ensure that drivers handling dangerous goods are properly trained and certified in accordance with the Land Transport Safety Act.

For specific guidelines, visit the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi website.

Class

Rules

Transit Cargo

Transhipment Cargo

1

Class 1.4B, 1.4C, 1.4E, 1.4G and 1.4S and 1.3G must be removed within 24 hours of arrival.

All other class 1 substances must be discharged directly to/from a motor vehicle.

Class 1.4B, 1.4C, 1.4E, 1.4G and 1.4S, 1.3G:

  • Certificate from EPA to be with the Harbour Master and Planning and Control.
  • Cargo may remain on vessel
All other class 1 containers are to be unloaded first, removed from site and reloaded prior to departure.

Container storage only for 24 Hours: Class 1.4B, 1.4C, 1.4E, 1.4G and 1.4S, 1.3G

 

 

2

2.1 Substances in ISO tanks must be removed within 24 hours of arrival.

All other class 2 chemicals not in ISO tanks must be removed within 72 hours.

Cargo may remain on vessel.

Can be stored in terminal for 72Hours, apart from ISO Tanks (24Hours)

 

3

Class 3 substances in ISO tanks must be removed within 24 hours.

Class 3 substances not in ISO tanks must be removed within 72 hours.

Cargo may remain on vessel.

Can be stored in terminal for 72Hours, apart from ISO Tanks (24Hours)

 

4

4.2 Substances must be removed from terminal within 24 hours of arrival.

All other class 4 substances must be removed from terminal within 72 hours.

Cargo may remain on vessel.

4.2 Substances can be stored in terminal for 24Hours.

All other class 4 substances can be stored in terminal for 72 hours.

5

5.1.1A Substances must be discharged direct to/from motor vehicle.

All other class 5 substances must be removed from terminal within 72 hours.

Cargo may remain on vessel.

Storage in terminal only allowed for 24 Hours

 

6

All class 6 substances must be removed within 72 hours.

Cargo may remain on vessel.

Can be stored in terminal for 72Hours.

 

7

All other class 7 must discharged directly to/from motor vehicle.

Certificate from EPA to be with the Harbour Master and Planning and Control.

Containers must be stowed under deck. This cargo must be stowed away from working areas (6 metre separation)

Not permitted. 

 

8

All class 8 substances must be removed from terminal within 72 hours.

Cargo may remain on vessel.

Can be stored in terminal for 72Hours.

 

9

All class 9 substances must be removed within 72 hours.

Cargo may remain on vessel.

Can be stored in terminal for 72Hours.

 

 

Management of Class 1 explosives at Port Otago

Regulatory Compliance

All conditions stipulated by the Harbour Master and the EPA Certificate must be strictly adhered to.

Storage and Discharge

Explosives with a Net Explosive Quantity (NEQ) of less than 27 kg may remain on the vessel or be landed and stored as directed by Port Otago.

Explosives with an NEQ of less than 16,000 kg must be arranged for discharge directly to a motor vehicle through Port Otago, VBS (Vehicle Booking System)

Handling Policy

To ensure compliance IMDG Code requirements, Port Otago operates on a ‘first off, last on’ policy for Class 1 Explosives.

Arrangements for motor vehicle transfers must be made 48 hours prior to arrival through Port Otago, VBS (Vehicle Booking System)

Charges and Storage

Any charges associated with motor vehicle bookings are the responsibility of the shipping company.

The shipping company must arrange for temporary storage of containers off-site, and plan for potential delays in the movement of containers to and from the Port terminal.

Specific Handling Instructions

Class 1.4S and 1.4G must be discharged within 24 hour of arrival and stored at a safe location as indicated by Port Otago.

Transshipment

Transhipment of Class 1 cargo is restricted to classes 1.3G, 1.4B, 1.4C, 1.4E, 1.4G, 1.4S.  They must be discharged within 24-hour of arrival.

IMDG Code Compliance

IMDG Code segregation requirements must be followed.

Receiving Containers by Road

Shippers must ensure that the driver provides a valid IMO Dangerous Goods Declaration. Incomplete or incorrect documentation may result in cargo rejection.

 

EPA requirements 

Do you need a transhipment approval?

What is in the transhipment? What you need to do
No hazardous substances You do not need to apply for a transhipment approval or permit
Hazardous substances, no explosives (class 1 substances)

Contact us, the EPA, to discuss your plans, as you may need to apply for a transhipment approval if:

  • the substance(s) are unapproved for use in New Zealand, or
  • you cannot comply with the conditions of a substance’s approval while in New Zealand.
Hazardous substances, including explosives (class 1 substances)

Contact us to discuss your intentions, as you may need to apply for:

  • a transhipment approval from us, the EPA, and/or
  • a transhipment permit from WorkSafe New Zealand.

Please have the following information to hand when you contact us:

  • the flag of the vessel
  • details of the hazardous substances in the shipment: names, quantities, UN numbers, hazard class, and Net Explosive Quantity (NEQ) for explosives
  • the intended port(s), length of stay and proposed transhipment activities.

Transhipment approval application

Applications need to include information about the hazard substance/s, intended transhipment arrangement and stowage plans.

Application fees are paid at the time of application.

The application form is emailed to HSapplications@epa.govt.nz

Application form for approval for transhipment of a hazardous substance (DOCX, 137KB)

 

Regulators of hazardous substances

Roles summary EPA WorkSafe diagram