Maritime New Zealand has appointed Captain Jon Peters as harbourmaster for the Port of Taharoa.
Captain Peters, 51, has more than 25 years’ maritime experience, 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 include time on oil tankers, container, and general cargo ships, reefers, and dry bulk carriers.
Most recently, he was the 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.
Captain Peters replaces Maritime NZ staff member Captain 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,” says Manch.
“I am sure, with his experience of port operations internationally, Captain Peters will be a valuable asset as the frequency of visits to the Port increases,” he says.
