Harbourmaster Notifications

The Harbourmaster is making enquires to identify the owner of the green kayak (below image) which was found washed up onto the rocks on the Western side of the entrance into Torea Bay on the 6 January 2025.

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 11903 when… read on

The water supply at the Ship Cove / Meretoto jetty is currently not working,  boats cannot rely on it.

 The Department of Conservation will be looking into it, however they may take a few weeks to get to it. read on

We’ve made some updates to our app since last summer. If you’re on Android and haven’t used Cruise Guide for a while, you can 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

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

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