Port Taranaki facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Port Taranaki |
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Location | New Plymouth, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 39°03′S 174°02′E / 39.050°S 174.033°E |
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| Owned by | Taranaki Regional Council |
| Type of harbor | Port |
| Available berths | 10 |
| Draft depth | 12.5 m. |
| CEO | Simon Craddock |
Port Taranaki is a busy port in New Plymouth, New Zealand. It's the only deep water port on New Zealand's west coast. This means big ships can easily dock there. The Taranaki Regional Council owns it.
The port handles many different types of goods. These goods come from New Zealand's coast and from other countries. Most of the cargo is related to farming, engineering, and the petrochemical industries.
Right next to the port, you'll find the city of New Plymouth. There's also the New Plymouth Power Station and the Sugar Loaf Islands Marine Protected Area (SLIMPA).
History of Port Taranaki
Port Taranaki was built a long time ago, in 1875. The main wall that protects the port from waves, called a breakwater, started being built in 1881. Frederic Carrington placed the very first stone in a special ceremony.
In 2007, Port Taranaki was the first port in New Zealand to get official recognition for its safety systems. This means they have excellent plans to keep the harbour safe for ships and people.
In 2013, the port bought a large piece of land next to it. This land used to be part of the New Plymouth Power Station, which was no longer in use. This gave the port an extra 18 hectares of space.
In 2016, Port Taranaki became the first port in New Zealand to be completely smoke-free.
See also
In Spanish: Puerto de Taranaki para niños
