Port of OAMARU

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About Port of OAMARU

Oamaru is a small port on New Zealand's South Island. It handles general cargo and is visited by fishing vessels and small cargo ships.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
East Australia
Latitude
-45.1075°
Longitude
170.9753°

Identification

UN/LOCODE
NZOAM
Country
🇳🇿New Zealand
Time Zone
UTC+13

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of OAMARU?

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The approach to OAMARU is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cape Wanbrow Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the SE. Other aids include Katiki Point (17.7 NM SSW), Taiaroa Head (41.3 NM SSW), Tuhawaiki Point (41.7 NM NNE), Otago Approach Channel (42.9 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of OAMARU on?

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The Port of OAMARU is situated on the Tasman Sea in NZ. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of OAMARU?

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You can track vessels near OAMARU (NZOAM) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of OAMARU?

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The Port of OAMARU is a port in NZ. Its UN/LOCODE is NZOAM — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE NZOAM mean?

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The first two characters, NZ, are the ISO country code for NZ. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of OAMARU?

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The Port of OAMARU operates in the UTC+13 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.