Taharoa operates a unique offshore loading system. Iron concentrate is pumped as slurry through a pipeline to a Single Point Mooring (SPM) buoy located approximately three kilometres offshore, where 300-meter long Capesize bulk carriers are loaded directly.
A unique operation built beyond the shoreline
The operation is supported by a fleet of customised support vessels each serving a vital role in the loading and maintenance process.
Offshore loading innovation
Taharoa operates a unique offshore loading system, developed because the coastline has no natural harbour.
Specialised vessels and expertise
A dedicated fleet of support vessels and purpose-built ships play a vital role in maintaining operations and transporting concentrate to customers across Asia.
Connecting with global markets
Through decades of trusted partnerships, Taharoa continues to supply international steelmakers with high-quality iron concentrate from New Zealand.
