Harbourmaster Notifications
Temporary Exclusion Zone
Okiwi Bay New Years Day Fireworks Display
In accordance with the Navigation Bylaws, Okiwi Bay (designed area only) temporarily reserved for fireworks display from:
From 2:00pm to 11:30pm on 01 January 2027
For safety reasons, during this time, unauthorised vessels and persons are requested to keep clear of the reserved area as directed by the events officials.
The Navigation Bylaw can be… read on
Harbour Notice 39-2026
Between 8am and 5pm on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November, Lake Argyle is reserved for powerboat racing.
A speed-limit uplifting is also in force, only for vessels involved in the event.
The entire lake is closed to all swimmers and public vessels (including paddle craft and water skiers), for everyone’s safety, pursuant to Maritime Rules Part 91.19. read on
Harbour Notice 38-2026
The Marlborough Water Polo Club are hosting a water polo tournament next to the Queen Charlote Yacht Club (QCYC) (Picton Harbour) on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th January 2027.
The water polo area will be marked out by a vessel on the Northwest and Southwest corner, with further windy buoys placed between vessels and QCYC. A safety vessel provided… read on
Harbour Notice 37-2026
The Marlborough Harbourmaster is responding to a probable fuel spill from a 52-foot vessel which has reportedly sunk near the jetty at Waitaria Bay, Kenepuru Sound, Marlborough Sounds.
The vessel has 2,000 litres of diesel on board, plus 60 litres of engine oil.
A team of six trained responders with oil spill management gear including booms is being despatched from… read on
Harbour Notice 32-2026
Maritime Transport Act 1994 s33L
The vessel WHITE UNMASTERED YACHT is currently moored in Elaine Bay on mooring M2097.
If no person claims ownership of the vessel within one month of this notice being advertised, Marlborough District Council will sell or dispose of the vessel.
If you are the owner, or know the owner, please contact us by email: [email protected]; Phone… read on
Harbour Notice 35-2026
Notice of Maritime Event – Blenheim Rowing Club, Masters on Wairau Event
A rowing race will be taking place on the Wairau River between the Blenheim Rowing Club and Bothams bend. The race will run between 1200 on 14 November and 1530 on 15 November 2026.
The area depicted below is a reserved area for exclusive use for the event.… read on
Harbour Notice 33-2026
As part of the Port redevelopment works. The light on the No. 2 Long Arm landward end in Picton Harbour is being relocated 9m laterally towards the West. read on
Harbour Notice 31-2026
The Harbourmaster is making enquires to identify the owner of "WILD DUCK" (previously known name)
which is currently moored on mooring 2735 in Picton Harbour. If you are or know the owner, contact the
Harbourmaster by email to [email protected] or via phone on 03 520 7400. Quoting incident
number 12528 when you make contact. read on
Harbour Notice 29-2026
Mariners are advised that the Tory Channel (Wellington Bay) Wave Rider buoy is currently off station and wave and swell data will not be provided.
Replacement arrangements are currently underway, and we will advise once a replacement is operational. read on
Harbour Notice 27-2026
Mariners are advised that the Shakespeare Bay Outer Aid to Navigation in Picton Harbour has had the light characteristic amended to:
Fl G 2s 2m 2M
The LINZ charts are in the process of being updated.
Mariners are advised to navigate with caution. read on