Harbourmaster Notifications

Notice of intention to Sell / Dispose of vessel
General Info 1:30PM Thursday 14 May, 2026

Harbour Notice 21-2026.

Maritime Transport Act 1994 s33L

The vessel HOT PANTZ is described as a white 6-metre yacht.

The vessel is currently moored in Picton Harbour on mooring M3872.

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,… read on

Navigation Warning 44 of 2026
Warning 1:30PM Wednesday 13 May, 2026

A diving operation is taking place at Waitohi Wharf off the vessel MOANA TOA. All mariners are advised to navigate with caution. read on

Harbour Notice 19-2026
General Info 1:40PM Thursday 23 April, 2026

Harbour Notice 19-2026
Maritime Transport Act 1994 s33L

The vessel WILD CHORUS is described as a white 12 metre ferro cement yacht. The vessel is currently moored in Whatamango Bay on mooring #2861.

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,… read on

Harbour Notice 17-2026
General Info 11:16AM Tuesday 14 April, 2026

Harbour Notice 17-2026
Maritime Transport Act 1994 s33L

The vessel LEO is described as a 2-metre white fibreglass dingey.

The vessel is currently located in Westshore, Port Marlborough.

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… read on

Harbour Notice 15-2026
General Info 3:57PM Tuesday 31 March, 2026

Harbour Notice 15-2026
The Harbourmaster is making enquires to identify the owner of a WHITE YACHT which is currently moored on mooring 2540 in Waikawa Bay. 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 12400 when you make contact. read on

Marine oil spill response activities
Warning 12:39PM Monday 8 December, 2025

​Notice to the public issued under section 305(1)(d) of the Maritime Transport Act 1994
To: Any member of the public

 

Incident: GOLDEN LEA

Marlborough District Council is carrying out marine oil spill response activities in response to the above incident. In order to take such action, and in the interests of public safety, the Regional On-Scene Commander considers it necessary to restrict access to [any… read on

Harbour Notice 26-2025
Warning 4:22PM Friday 31 October, 2025

A vessel has sunk at mooring 277 in Little Ngakuta Bay.

All vessels are to proceed at slow speed when navigating to the nearby jetty or manoeuvring near mooring 277.

All mariners are advised to navigate with caution. read on

Harbour Notice 22-2025
Warning 7:38PM Friday 24 October, 2025

20 November 2025
In addition, a wreck has been found in Tom Canes Bay located at position 41°19.175'S, 174°06.663'E. It is located approximately in 4.3 metres of water.

All mariners are advised to navigate with caution.

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24 October 2025
Uncharted rocks have been located during survey work in the vicinity of position 41 21.820’ S 174 05.519’ E.

Depths are at 6m below chart datum,… read on

Harbour Notice 18 of 2025
Warning 9:48AM Friday 12 September, 2025

The Picton Marina Rear Leading Light affixed to Town Wharf #1 has been raised in height by one meter. This alteration has occurred to improve differentiation between both Front and Rear Leading Lights for inbound mariners. read on

Using the Cruise Guide App?
App Update 11:51AM Friday 7 March, 2025

If you’re using the app and images are loading normally, no action is needed. However, if your app fails to load images when you tap on a bay, the quickest way to fix this problem is to uninstall then reinstall the app. After uninstalling, search for Cruise Guide for Marlborough from the App Store (for iPhone users) or Google Play… read on