Marine Services
Charter
Tugs are offered for charter. Please contact Marine Manager Andrew Pye on email andrewp@primeport.co.nz
ASD tugs use azimuth stern drive propulsion which makes them highly manoeuvrable. Their compact design and powerful engines make them particularly useful in port and harbour ship handling. We offer flexible charter options to accommodate your project needs.
Our highly trained and experienced crew members are dedicated to ensuring safe and efficient operations. They bring a wealth of knowledge about navigation, docking, and emergency response.
Safety is our top priority. Our vessels and operations adhere to the highest safety standards and international maritime regulations.
Our tugs are available for various Restricted Coastal charters.
Tug 'Hinewai'
Date of Build: Gross Tons: Length: Design Bollard Pull: For more information please download the information sheet here | 2018 400 25.4 m 60 tons - fwd 63 tons - aft Z Peller Drive | 
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Tug 'Titan'
Date of Build: Gross Tons: Length: Design Bollard Pull: For more information please download the information sheet here | 2018 400 25.4 m 60 tons - fwd 63 tons - aft Z Peller Drive | 
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Tug 'Te Maru'
Date of Build: Gross Tons: Length: Design Bollard Pull: | 1984 245 28.45 m 30 tons - fwd 35 tons - aft Z Peller Drive |  |
Pilot Launch 'Kiwa'
Date of Build: App. Displacement: Length: | 2017 24.0 tonnes 16.0 metres |  |
Marine Documents
Arrival Documents
Pre Arrival Pilot Ladder Declaration
Vessel Arrival Information Sheet (to be sent at least 24 hours prior to arrival)
Vessel Booking Form (Port Agents)
Online Vessel Booking Form (Port Agents)
Biosecurity Pre Arrival Information (Port Agents)
Marine Policy
Other
Port Services
Pilotage
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gross registered tonnes or over 40m in length. Pilot operations are conducted at the Pilot Boarding Ground. An area between the Virtual Fairway Beacon and 2.5 nm to the east of it. Marine operations are conducted on VHF channel 09. PrimePort provides a 24/seven pilotage service, all year round.
Anchorage Area
There is no designated anchor area for Timaru. We advise vessel to anchor outside of the Pilot boarding area and away for the approach to the main channel.
Pilot ladder
The foot of the ladder should be no lower than 2 metres from the water. The ladder is to be rigged on the side of the vessel as advised by the pilot or Timaru Harbour Radio prior to boarding, and the vessel must be making its way through the water at a maximum of 8 knots.Before arrival the vessel must fill in the Pre-arrival pilot ladder declaration. The form can be obtained from the agent, the Primeport webpage or from writing to Pilots@primeport.co.nz
Weather
The port provides access of up to date weather information, accessible to all users. The Weather System can be viewed on the Met Data portal.
PrimePort operates a berth booking service for liner vessels serving the Port on a regular basis. Berths are made available to other vessels as per the PrimePort Berth Policy. Contact for advance bookings can be made via email.
Crew Pickup service
Call Timaru Harbour Radio on VHF CH09. Gather as many crew at the same time to avoid waiting time.
Garbage collection
Quarantine Waste removal is arranged via the agent prior to arrival. It is not necessary to segregate the waste. MPI inspect waste prior to removal and approve the removal to go ahead. Schedule of Rate for charges as per PrimePort website.
Water
Delivery of water is arranged via the agent prior to arrival. Schedule of Rate for charges as per PrimePort website.
Bunkers
To be arranged by the agent. Some berths have bunker points and bunkers can be delivered by truck.
Painting alongside
Painting alongside is permitted. The vessels crew is asked to do their utmost to minimize any spill on the wharf and in the water.
Cherry Pickers can be arranged by the agent.
Launching of MOB and Lifeboat
Before launching the MOB and/or Lifeboat you need to obtain permission from Timaru Harbour Radio on VHF CH09. Call Timaru Harbour Radio on VHF CH09 when drill is completed.
Vessel Stores
To be arranged by the agent.
Provision
To be arranged by the agent.
Divers
Arranged through the agent or vessel owner. Permit to Work needs to applied for via a form found on PrimePort website