Port Nelson Annual Report 2007 (pdf)

H I G H L I G H T S F R O M T H E 2 0 0 7 F I N A N C I A L Y E A R
JULY 2006
Blessing of the Fleet at Wakefield Quay marking the centennial of the Cut,
1906-2006.
Marine Operations Manager Roy Skucek joined our staff, completing the
new line up of executives.
OCTOBER 2006
Cruise ship The World makes a port call - selecting Nelson as ‘clean, friendly
and a little bit different’.
NOVEMBER
2006
Paving of Brunt Quay completed.
The One Gate in Carkeek Street became fully operational, centralising
services and enhancing security.
Capital structure of the company reviewed, resulting in a share buy back,
delivering $25 million to the two shareholders, Nelson City and Tasman
District Councils.
DECEMBER
2006
Port Nelson Santa Parade marks the beginning of the festive season in
Nelson city.
FEBRUARY 2007
Open Day drew crowds to the port for displays and tours of the
operational area.
MARCH
2007
Port call from HMNZS Te Kaha.
Nelson Yacht Club celebrates 150 year anniversary.
Achieved ACC tertiary accreditation.
APRIL
2007
Tanker Taiko makes her last visit to Nelson before being withdrawn from
service.
Delivery of new Hyster hi-stacker, capable of lifting two empties at once.
Lifting record set by Liebherr cranes with 5749 moves for the month.
Paving laid in former TNL log yard near the port company office.
MAY
2007
Port Nelson Blokes’ Day Out triathlon raced in wet conditions with
high number of entries.
JUNE 2007
The derelict fishing vessel SZAP 5 left port to be scuttled in Cook Strait.
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Record container numbers and cargo tonnes handled for a full
financial year.