New Zealand city to welcome large 350 metre cruise ships following latest additions
By
Sean Dudley |
The New Zealand city of Auckland will soon be able to accommodate a higher number of large modern cruise ships after an agreement was reached to develop two outer dolphin mooring structures.
The new structures will be located between 80 and 85 metres off the northern edge of the city’s Queens wharf.
Once complete, the new structures will allow for more large 350 metre cruise ships to visit the city.
When the dolphin mooring structures are in place, larger ships will be able to berth to the east of Queens Wharf.
Plans are also in place to modify the port’s ferry terminal, which will ultimate enable cruise ships to berth on the west side of the wharf as well.
The dolphin structures will be in place and available for the 2019/20 cruise season.
It is hoped that by being able to welcome more ships of a larger size, Auckland’s local economy will be provided with a healthy boost.
The city already brings NZ$220 million to the region’s economy, as well as providing 4,000 jobs.