General Info

Swap Trailer Facilities

Swap trailer facilities are available to cater for all truck and trailer dimensions. A combination of professional drivers and specially designed terminal tractors ensure your trailer is transported safely and efficiently.

Dangerous Goods

Strait Shipping has a number of designated sailings for transporting dangerous goods. All Dangerous Goods (DG's) crossing Cook Strait must do so within the requirements of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code (IMDG). Maritime New Zealand's Maritime Rule 24A mandates the IMDG code in New Zealand waters.

Driver Facilities

At Strait Shipping, we're committed to offering drivers the very best possible experience. Comfortable driver cabins, substantial meals and laundry facilities ensure drivers arrive at their destination refreshed and ready for the rest of their journey.

Livestock

Strait Shipping has a long history of successfully transporting stock units.

Stock comfort and safety is our priority and regulations are strict when it comes to transporting livestock.

• Livestock should be 'emptied' prior to travel to ensure minimal effluent
• Every stock vehicle must include an adequate effluent holding tank to ensure there is no spillage during the voyage.

For more detailed guidelines about transporting livestock across Cook Strait visit http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/animal-welfare/codes/transport/index.htm.

Lashing and Securing Loads

NZ Maritime Law S24B requires all heavy vehicles (weighing more than 3500kg gross) to be lashed to the ship's deck to prevent movement while the vessel is at sea. Changes to the law in 2007 means all lashing points must be fitted in accordance with ISO9367 points one and two.

To view details of the updated requirements please visit http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/Commercial/Shipping-Safety/lashing-point-requirements.asp.