Port Otago Limited runs harbour control – they maintain VHF ship-to-shore communication systems, with a continuous 24-hour listening watch on VHF radio channels 16, 14 and 62.

• VHF Channel 16: Emergency channel
• VHF Channel 14: Commercial vessels working channel
• VHF Channel 12: Tug working channel
• VHF Channel 62: Recreational and local fishing boat operating channel
• VHF Channel 22: Recorded weather information

Note that VHF coverage is patchy and doesn’t cover all coastal waters.

Port Otago has all the information you need on Otago Harbour’s shipping and cruise ship comings and goings.

Get up-to-date schedules on the Port Otago website: portotago.co.nz.

You can also find wind site, tide, rain and air pressure readings for Otago Harbour on the Port Otago website portotago.co.nz.