April 2009 (pdf) - Port Nelson
April 2009 (pdf) - Port Nelson
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Maersk City<br />
The annual influx of containers boosted the height of the<br />
Container Yard skyline from early in the year. There was a<br />
huge 715 container discharge from the Francoise Gilot in late<br />
January, including 400 hi-cube reefers for pipfruit loading as<br />
well as dry/general boxes.<br />
Cruising Along<br />
It was a light season for us as far as cruise ships go, starting with the Australian expedition ship<br />
the Orion, described as more a mega-yacht than cruise ship in port for two day calls at the end of<br />
November. The 95 passengers were greeted by WearableArts models and had the choice of shore<br />
excursions around the region or shopping in the city. The Orion sailed from <strong>Nelson</strong> to Abel Tasman’s<br />
Onetahuti Beach, for kayaking and exploring the park coastline by zodiac. It’s a little different from<br />
tramping the Abel Tasman – passengers go home to staterooms that feature internet access, flatscreen<br />
TVs, and marble bathrooms. Other on board amenities include a health spa with gymnasium,<br />
sauna and sun deck jacuzzi.<br />
<strong>Port</strong> <strong>Nelson</strong> Limited report. <strong>April</strong> <strong>2009</strong>. Page 7<br />
Kiwi Pride<br />
MSC Kiwi had been a regular visitor but was then taken off<br />
the <strong>Nelson</strong> run, with her New Zealand calls only at North<br />
Island ports. However the Kiwi is now back on the MSC<br />
Butterfly Service, which comes up the East Coast calling at<br />
<strong>Port</strong> Chalmers, Lyttelton and Wellington, with <strong>Nelson</strong> the last<br />
stop before crossing the Tasman to Sydney and MSC services<br />
to Asia, the Middle East and Europe.<br />
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Fruity Options<br />
The busy fruit season is upon us, with growers reporting a<br />
good season. However, there’s a wait and see aspect on what<br />
returns they will get in the depressed northern hemisphere<br />
markets. Two reefer vessels called in March, and another three<br />
are expected between now and the end of June.<br />
The cruise ship Clipper Odyssey’s visit on February 13 ended the cruise ship calendar for the year, and though she only made the<br />
one visit, there are already another three visits booked for the end of the year. <strong>Nelson</strong> Tasman Tourism and <strong>Port</strong> <strong>Nelson</strong> Limited<br />
continue to actively promote the port and region to niche cruise ships.<br />
...and beyond
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