Marine Charges

Marine charges

Below is a summary of Napier Port’s marine charges, effective 1 October 2023. These should be read in conjunction with our Standard Conditions of Service.

Marine service charges

Napier Port’s Marine Service Charge for vessels is determined according to vessel length overall, as follows:

Under 109.99 metres LOA: $12,109 first full day, $2,791 per day thereafter

110 metres LOA & under 129.99 metres LOA:  $16,296 first full day, $3,757 per day thereafter

130 metres LOA & under 149.99 metres LOA: $24,757 first full day, $5,705 per day thereafter

150 metres LOA & under 169.99 metres LOA: $31,715 first full day, $7,308 per day thereafter

170 metres LOA & under 189.99 metres LOA: $40,064 first full day, $9,224 per day thereafter

190 metres LOA & under 209.99 metres LOA: $50,864 first full day, $11,720 per day thereafter

210 metres LOA & under 229.99 metres LOA: $62,715 first full day, $14,452 per day thereafter

230 metres LOA & under 249.99 metres LOA: $76,691 first full day, $17,672 per day thereafter

250 metres LOA & under 269.99 metres LOA: $87,430 first full day, $20,146 per day thereafter

Over 270 metres LOA: POA

Pilotage, tugs, berth charges, port dues, lines, one toll-barred telephone and all labour related to these functions are included in the Marine Service Charge.

The At Berth time commences from first line ashore on berthing to last line released at sailing.  A $1,718 penalty charge will apply if:

  • A vessel does not arrive as per the scheduled ETA and after waiting 30 minutes.
  • A vessel does not depart as per the scheduled ETD and after waiting 30 minutes.
  • A shift of ship order has been made and the vessel is unable to undertake that shift at the allocated time and after waiting 30 minutes.

Please note:

  • All stevedoring delays incurred due to a vessel’s delayed arrival or shift will be on-charged to the agent/principal.
  • Where an agent/principal incurs a cancelled call charge, Napier Port reserves the right to not accept future orders from that agent/principal if that account remains outstanding.

Security

Napier Port is subject to the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code. The Code identifies differing levels of security, with security to be maintained at Level 1 during normal operations. This includes security patrols to ensure the safety and security of Napier Port and the vessels and cargo within port boundaries. A vessel and facilities security fee of $352.00 is included in the Marine Service Charge to cover ISPS security requirements.

Napier Port’s Marine Service Charge for cruise vessels is based on vessel length overall and is available on application.

Please note, the 2022/2023 cruise season is now ended and accordingly the below charges are effective 1 October 2023. These should be read in conjunction with our Standard Conditions of Service.

Insurance Adjustment Factor (IAF)

All vessels under 230 metres: $3,250
All vessels between 230 metres and 289.99 metres: $5,100
All vessels between 290 metres and 347.99 metres: $6,950
All vessels over 348 metres: Price on application

Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF)

Since 01 May 2022, a Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF) has been added to our marine  service charges. Full details of the FAF are available here.

Passenger levy

Cruise passenger levy: $24.00 per passenger (per day of vessel visit)

Overnight Stays

Overnight Stay charge: 30% of Marine Service charge for vessel class. This covers up to a 24-hour stay, thereafter an additional day’s Marine Service charge shall apply.

Please note, this is subject to pre-approval by Napier Port, considering other port business and wharf operational requirements.

Cancellation Policy

  1. Where a call is cancelled between 3 months and 14 days ahead of scheduled arrival : 10% of Marine Service charge to apply
  2. Where a call is cancelled between 14 days and 7 days ahead of scheduled arrival : 25% of Marine Service charge to apply
  3. Where a call is cancelled within 7 days of scheduled arrival : 75% of Marine Service charge to apply
  4. Where a Pilot is on board and/or Tugs have been engaged “all fast”: 100% of Marine Service charge to apply

Security

Napier Port is subject to the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code. The Code identifies differing levels of security, with security around cruise vessels to be maintained at Level 1. At this level, passengers and crew are required to travel between the vessel gangway and port entrance via a shuttle. The security manning level required depends on the number of passengers and crew to be processed on re-entry to Napier Port. The cost of conforming to ISPS Code Level 1 security requirements is charged to the vessel.

Shuttle buses

Shuttle buses from the Napier Port entrance to Napier city are subject to separate arrangements. These can be organised on request, please contact cruise@napierport.co.nz.

Caustic Soda Bunkering

Napier Port can facilitate caustic soda bunkering services for cruise vessels on request.

Caustic Soda bunkering, planning and set up, per vessel visit: $1,823

Caustic Soda bunkering, monitoring, per tanker: $304.10

Please note:

Gangways are available at the rate listed below, but it is assumed that the vessel will supply its own gangway.

Statutory holiday charges (see below) will apply where a cruise vessel arrives or departs on a statutory holiday.

Napier Port provides a reserved berth for cruise vessels to ensure they have guaranteed berth access ahead of any other potential port user. In the event of any cruise vessel cancelling its Napier call the below rates will be charged:

Napier Port’s Marine Service Charge for fishing vessels and pleasure craft is determined according to vessel length overall, as follows:

Under 40 metres LOA: $628 first 36 hours, $501 per day (or part day) thereafter

40 metres to under 50 metres LOA: $1,441 first 36 hours, $501 per day (or part day) thereafter

50 metres to under 60 metres LOA: $3,551 first 36 hours, $501 per day (or part day) thereafter

60 metres LOA and over: Price on application

Charges include an International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) fee of $285.00.

Pilotage fees additional where applicable.

Conditions: Fishing Vessels and Pleasure Craft

In order for a vessel to berth at Napier Port, the following conditions must be adhered to. An application for berthage signifies that the vessel owner/s or charterer agrees with the conditions and will abide by them at all times.

  • Napier Port will utilise 3 Wharf only for the berthage of fishing vessels. Short term layups are only by prior arrangement and upon application to Napier Port. Two berths may be available on 3 West for short term layups, while 3 East will be allocated for vessel discharge, loading or bunkering only. Cement tankers, cargo and tallow vessels have priority on this berth. Any non-working vessel on this wharf will be charged a penalty per day or part thereof.
  • Pre-advice of vessel visit containing ETA, ETD, crew list and estimated draft must be made to marinegroup@napierport.co.nz 48 hours before vessel arrival. Notification will be returned as to whether the vessel visit can be accommodated with cargo shipping. There is no guarantee of berthage. No berthage will be offered to vessels with less than 2.4m draft.
  • Changes in vessel ETA and ETD are to be communicated to marinegroup@napierport.co.nz at 12 hours and six hours prior to berthing. If a change of greater than six hours is not communicated to Napier Port, berthage may be cancelled due to other shipping movements.
  • Contact must be made with Napier Harbour Control VHF on channel 12 or 16 two hours prior to arriving at the pilot station and before entering or leaving the port.
  • Included in above-mentioned rates is water (self-serve only using own stand pipe and hose). Stand pipes can be purchased from the engineering workshop or N & J Price Engineering.
  • Where Napier Port staff and equipment are required to provide water, a water connection fee of $96.35 will apply.
  • Vessels are expected to provide their own power connection and connection adaptors. Connection adaptors can be purchased from Napier Port at a cost of $354.10 if necessary.
  • Where Napier Port shorelines are required for berthing, a fee of $417.15 will be applicable.
  • Garbage bins are available as per the fee listed under ‘Additional Services’ in Marine Charges. Napier Port requires that engine room rags, filters etc are kept separate from foodstuffs for easy disposal. Clean waste engine oil can be disposed of at the engineering workshop for a fee.
  • The lay-up rate of three times the current daily rate will be applied to vessels after 14 days’ continuous berthage.
  • Charges are per 36-hour period or part thereof, unless otherwise specified.
  • Vessels must comply when requested to shift in order to accommodate a larger cargo vessel. Due to the changing nature of shipping, the vessel must shift a minimum of four hours from the latest ETA of the larger vessel, or within one hour of being notified of the shift, when within four hours of the ETA.
  • Vessels are to be either constantly manned, or remain in phone contact with Napier Port Security and be capable of being moved within one hour of notification.
  • If an unmanned vessel has to be shifted and the vessel has failed to move within the specified time frame despite contact with the person responsible, or no contact can be made with the person responsible for the vessel, it will be shifted by Napier Port and a fee of $1,203 plus tug hire will be charged to the customer.
  • Napier Port will not be liable for reconnection to shore power and therefore potential loss of product onboard if an unmanned vessel is shifted for a larger cargo vessel with berth priority. Napier Port will also not be liable for any damage to the vessel that may occur during the shift.
  • Vessels must comply when requested to shift in order to accommodate larger cargo vessels. If a Napier Port pilot is required to move a vessel, a pilotage fee of $3,899 will be incurred.
  • Napier Port reserves the right to refuse berthage and/or other services in order to secure payment of overdue/outstanding port charges.
  • All fishing vessels are responsible for cleaning the wharf after use. No evidence of cargo discharge or other products is to be left on the wharf. Wharf cleaning must not consist of hosing solid material discharge from the wharf into the harbour. If the wharf has not been cleaned to the appropriate standard, Napier Port will arrange cleaning to be carried out at the fishing vessel’s expense.
  • Seven (7) day payment terms following invoicing and only to approved fishing vessel and pleasure craft customers.
  • For new fishing vessel customers or vessels that have previously breached the above conditions, Napier Port will require payment of a good behaviour bond of $6,074 prior to berthage. The bond shall be retained if breaches occur, or paid back in full if all above conditions are adhered to. Such breaches include but are not limited to health and safety incidents, security/police incidents, work undertaken on wharf without permission, environmental damage and damage to Napier Port property.
  • All charges exclude GST.
Statutory holidays

Napier Port will use its best endeavours to offer marine services on statutory holidays (excluding Christmas Day) if required, subject to the following criteria:

1. The line or its agent advising in writing to Marine Services Administration, notification that marine services will be required not less than 72 hours prior to the intended ETA of vessel.
2. The payment of an additional charge per port call as detailed below:

Arrival or departure per tug: $1,305

Arrival or departure – Pilotage: $2,084

Arrival or departure – Ship lines, Shoretension and Moormaster: $1,848

Arrival or departure – Shorelines: $3,696

Arrival or departure – Bights: $2,772

3. Subject to labour availability.
4. Christmas Day – No services will be offered from 0001 hours 25th December to 0600 hours 26th December.
5. The charges as described are subject to change if the Holidays Act 2003 is changed by any further government legislation.
6. Days defined as statutory holidays are: New Year’s Day, day after New Year’s Day, Waitangi Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, King’s Birthday, Matariki, Hawke’s Bay Anniversary Day, Labour Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Security

Napier Port is subject to the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code. The Code identifies differing levels of security, with security to be maintained at Level 1 during normal operations. This includes security patrols to ensure the safety and security of Napier Port and the vessels and cargo within port boundaries. A vessel and facilities security fee of $322.00 is included in the Marine Service Charge to cover ISPS security requirements.

Napier Port is subject to the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code. The Code identifies differing levels of security, with security to be maintained at Level 1 during normal operations. This includes security patrols to ensure the safety and security of Napier Port and the vessels and cargo within port boundaries.

Vessel and facilities security fee: $352.00

ISPS Code, Security Level One. Vessel security is included in berthage fee.

Charges for laying up will be at 50% of the rate each day thereafter for a maximum of 14 days, thereafter penalties will apply.

After 14 days, full day thereafter charges will apply.

After 21 days, double the full day thereafter rate will apply.

Non-productive use of berth

Penalty fees for non-productive use of a berth will be charged at three times the ‘day thereafter’ rate, pro rata on an hourly basis. This will be applied at Napier Port’s discretion, where a vessel chooses not to work all available shifts.

Vessels may be shifted at the owner’s request, and/or for bunkering.

Shift ship: $6,948 per movement

Cancelled call: $1,876

Additional services

Water: $11.00 per 1,000 litres

Daily garbage disposal: $138.90 for first drum, and $103.25 per additional drum.

First drum and additional drums to be delivered and collected at the same time. Excess of 4 drums will be charged skip rate of $971.75 per 4.5m3 skip bin (minimum charge per half skip).

Quarantine disposal: $303.70 for first drum, and $242.95 per additional drum.

First drum and additional drums to be delivered and collected
at the same time. Quarantine disposal minimum charge is $60.70.

Pallet disposal: $11.80 each

Cruise ship waste: POA.

Please contact quarantine@napierport.co.nz or 06 833 4337

Additional telephone: $32.10 per day

Tug hire: $5,713

Pilot boat hire: $3,173

Pilot hire: $1,876

Napier Port has 230 metres of portable fence available.

Security fencing: $2.50 per metre per day

This charges includes the labour to erect and dismantle the security fencing, as well as vehicle hire.

Gangway hire: $389.30 for the first day, $133.75 per day thereafter

Crane hire for mooring staff for log vessels: $638 per vessel movement where there are logs on deck and such cargo restricts access to lines.

Cargo vessels: $1,823

Fishing vessels and pleasure craft: $242

The bunkering fee covers permitting, emergency response resourcing, and additional administration required to facilitate bunkering at Napier Port. The bunkering fee applies to ALL bunkers and will be invoiced to the account of the vessel agent.

Type of bunkers to be transferred at Napier Port include:

• MGO – Marine Gas Oil
• MDO – Marine Diesel Oil
• IFO – Intermediate Fuel Oil
• MFO – Marine Fuel Oil
• HFO – Heavy Fuel Oil
• LSFO – Low Sulphur Fuel Oil
• LNG – Liquid Natural Gas
• Biodiesel
• Biofuel
• Petrol
• Kerosene
• Lubricant Oil
• Caustic soda
• Discharge of bilge residues and other types of oily waste

Fuel tanker set up charge, per tanker visit: $668

Tanker watch, per hour: $54.60

Project Cargo Planning and Supervision Fee: Price on application

Helipad use, per take off and/or landing: $182.90