New harbourmaster appointed for Port of Taharoa

25 May 2016

Maritime New Zealand has appointed Captain Jon Jon () Peters as harbourmaster for the Port of Taharoa.

Capt. Peters, 51, has more than 25 years’ maritime experience, including working extensively as a cargo superintendent, ship agency manager, ship surveyor and cargo terminal manager.

He holds an Australian Master Mariners (FG) license and his sea-going experience includes time on oil tankers, container and general cargo ships, reefers and dry bulk carriers.

Most recently, he was General Manager of a multi-cargo ship terminal in West Africa, handling around 230 ships a year.

He has also worked as Ship Agency Operations Manager and Marine Surveyor in Hong Kong, as well as Cargo Superintendent/West Africa for Conti-lines N.V. Antwerp Belgium.

Capt. Peters replaces Maritime NZ staff member Capt. Richard Lough, who held the role on a temporary basis.

Maritime NZ Director Keith Manch welcomed the appointment of Capt. Peters.

“The Port of Taharoa’s iron sands loading operation makes it unique in New Zealand,” he said. “I am sure, with his experience of port operations internationally, Capt. Peters will be a valuable asset as the frequency of visits to the Port increases.”

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