Harbourmaster Notifications
Harbour Notice 28-2026
Borehole works are commencing at the northern end of Long Arm No.2. Location of construction works are as per the below. The work will commence on Saturday 15 August and cease on Sunday 23 August.
All vessels are required to keep clear of the works unless authorised by Port Marlborough or the Harbourmaster. 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
Mariners are advised that the ‘Dart Rock’ Aid to Navigation (AtoN) based in the Pelorus Sound previously
established at its charted position is no longer in place and is currently assessed as missing from station antherefore is extinguished.
A temporary buoy has been placed in the location. read on
Harbour Notice 23-2026
A special mark buoy has been placed in position 41° 09.781′ S 173° 47.621′ E at Marine Farm 8354 in Nydia Bay.
'The buoy will be used to detect phytoplankton as part of the Mogeo pilot.
A further special mark buoy has been placed at Marine Farm 8646 in the Kenepuru Sound.
All mariners are advised to navigate with caution. read on
An exclusive construction zone is in effect East of No.1 Long Arm. This area is defined on the Eastern boundary by lit yellow special marks. Only vessels involved in construction works are permitted to be within this area.
Please note there will be a rope connecting all construction buoys.
All mariners are advised to navigate with caution. read on
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