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 the west coast of New Zealand. This means big ships can easily come and go. The Taranaki Regional Council owns the port.
The port handles many different types of goods. These goods are shipped along the coast and to other countries. Most of the cargo is for farming, engineering, and the oil and gas industries.
Right next to the port, you can find the city of New Plymouth. There is also the New Plymouth Power Station and the Sugar Loaf Islands Marine Protected Area. This protected area is a special place for sea life.
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A Look at Port Taranaki's History
Port Taranaki was first started in 1875. Building the main wall, called a breakwater, began in 1881. A person named Frederic Carrington placed the very first stone. This was a special ceremony.
Important Milestones for the Port
In 2007, Port Taranaki made history. It was the first port in New Zealand to get official praise for its safety rules. These rules help keep the harbour safe for everyone.
In 2013, the port bought a large piece of land. This land used to be part of the New Plymouth Power Station. It added 18 hectares of space right next to the port.
In 2016, Port Taranaki became the first port in New Zealand to be smoke-free. This means no smoking is allowed anywhere at the port.
In 2017, the port got a new tug boat named Kinaki. This new boat replaced an older one called Kupe, which had been working for 45 years. Kinaki joined two other tugs, Tukana and Rupe. In 2024, a new tug named Karoo replaced Rupe. Tug boats are very strong boats that help guide larger ships in and out of the port.
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In Spanish: Puerto de Taranaki para niños
