Tugs and launches
![MD Tapuhi DL210728cpt 003](/assets/Uploads/Port-Svs-pics/MD-Tapuhi-DL210728cpt-003.jpg)
Pilot launches
We have two pilot launches transporting pilots between port and vessels — the Tarakena and the Te Haa.
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Tarakena
Tarakena is a purpose-built Striker launch, built by Wanganui Engineering in 1993. Crewed by two launch masters, the vessel is 14 metres long and has a service speed of 14 knots. The launch is powered by two Detroit diesels.
![MD Te Haa DL190304cpt 001](/assets/Uploads/Port-Svs-pics/MD-Te-Haa-DL190304cpt-001.jpg)
Te Haa
Te Haa is a pilot launch built by built by Q-west in 2017. Crewed by two people, the launch is 18 metres long and has a service speed of 24 knots. It’s powered by two Scania diesels and propelled by twin Hamilton Jets.
Tug services
CentrePort has two tugs ensuring vessels are safely manoeuvred into port.
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Tiaki
Tiaki is a Damen 2411 ASD tug with a bollard pull of 68 tonnes. Built in Haiphong in Vietnam it was delivered to Wellington in 2008. Tiaki means ‘to care for or protect’ in Māori.
MNZ number: 133203
Year built: 2007
Gross tonnage: 250
Overall length: 24.47 m
Engines: 2 x Caterpillar 3516B TA HD/D
Engine power: 2 x 2088KW each @ 1600rpm (2 x 2800HP @ 1600rpm)
Propulsion: Azimuthing stern drive – Aquamaster US255 prop units
Crew: Harbour Ops – 3. Positioning output voyages – 4
Tow winch/windlass: Ridderinkhoff make. Brake holding 150 tonnes. Pull 30 tonnes. Windlass warping pull 2.3 tonnes
Max push/pull: 68 tonnes ahead, 63 tonnes astern
![MD Tapuhi DL210728cpt 003](/assets/Uploads/Port-Svs-pics/MD-Tapuhi-DL210728cpt-003.jpg)
Tapuhi
Built at the Damen Changde Shipyard in Hunan in China, Tapuhi was delivered to Wellington in 2013. Tapuhi means 'to nurse' in Te Reo Māori.
MNZ number: 134696
Year built: 2013
Gross tonnage: 250
Overall length: 24.47 m
Engines: 2 x Caterpillar 3516B TA HD/D
Engine power: 2 x 2088KW each @ 1600rpm (2 x 2800HP @ 1600rpm)
Propulsion: Azimuthing stern drive – Aquamaster US255 prop units
Crew: Harbour Ops – 3. Positioning output voyages – 4
Tow winch/windlass: Ridderinkhoff make. Brake holding 150 tonnes. Pull 30 tonnes. Windlass warping pull 2.3 tonnes
Max push/pull: 68 tonnes ahead, 63 tonnes astern