Harbourmaster Notifications

Navigation Warning 106 of 2024
Warning 11:04AM Tuesday 29 October, 2024

A diving operation is taking place from vessel “TOPSIDE” at Waikawa Marina. All Mariners are advised to navigate with caution. read on

Amendment to Tory Channel CNZ inner boundary
General Info 9:36AM Wednesday 23 October, 2024

Harbour Notice 12-2024

Pursuant to section 6.1 of the Marlborough Navigation Bylaw 2023, the CNZ boundary bearing 320°T from Scraggy Point light is hereby suspended.

A new CNZ inner boundary is in effect from position 41°13.069’ S 174° 17.999’ E, bearing 320°T to the opposing shore on Arapaoa Island.

The existing rules set out in section 4 of the Bylaw regarding the conduct… read on

Harbour Notice 09-2024
Warning 9:10AM Thursday 18 July, 2024

A construction zone is in effect from Long Arm No.2 to Jetty B as per below:

​Construction work is taking place for the maintenance of the Picton wharves. This involves diving operations. Mariners are requested to contact Picton Harbour Radio on VHF. Channel 18 for updates and details.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution.

Jake Oliver

Harbourmaster. read on

On Android? Check out our new improved app...
App Update 9:26AM Tuesday 23 April, 2024

Download the new improved Android app here. Note - the old Android app will not automatically update, you will need to install the new app and delete the old app. read on

HARBOURMASTER’S DIRECTION
General Info 11:54AM Friday 5 January, 2024

The Marlborough District Council has adopted the New Zealand Port and Harbour Marine Safety Code (the Code) and applies the principles described within the code to marine operations on the region’s waters.

The movement of vessels within the Marlborough Harbour is subject to control and direction by the Harbourmaster. The Direction sets a number of control measures that are applicable across… read on

Harbour Notice 01-2024
General Info 10:05AM Friday 5 January, 2024

A yellow wave rider buoy has been established in Wellington Bay off Tory Channel in position:

41° 12.202’S 174° 20.926’E. The buoy is marked with a light, Fl(5) Y 20s.

This is in the vicinity of the charted NIWA wave rider buoy.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution. read on