Harbourmaster Notifications

Harbour Notice 18-2025 – NtM 18-2025(T)

Temporary Exclusion Zone

Okiwi Bay Fireworks Display

In accordance with the Navigation Bylaws, Clause 3.11, Okiwi Bay (designed area only) is temporarily reserved for a fireworks display from:

2.00 pm 1 January to 11.00 pm 1 January 2025

For safety reasons, during this time, unauthorised vessels and persons are requested to keep clear of the reserved area as directed… read on

Harbour Notice 17-2024 – NtM 17-2024(T)

Temporary Exclusion Zone

MV Bliss New Years Eve Fireworks Display

In accordance with the Navigation Bylaws, Clause 3.11, Picton inner harbour (designed area only) is temporarily reserved for fireworks display from:

11.30 pm 31 December to 12.30 am 1 January 2025

For safety reasons, during this time, unauthorised vessels and persons are requested to keep clear of the reserved… read on

Harbour Notice 16-2025– NtM 16-2025(T)

Temporary Exclusion Zone

Picton New Years Eve Fireworks Display

In accordance with the Navigation Bylaws, Clause 3.11, Picton inner harbour (designed area only) temporarily reserved for fireworks display from:

11.00 pm 31 December to 12.45 am 1 January 2025

For safety reasons, during this time, unauthorised vessels and persons are requested to keep clear of the reserved area as directed… 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

In accordance with the Navigation Bylaws, Clause 3.2. & 3.11, Picton inner harbour (highlighted zone in figure 1&2) is temporarily reserved and has a temporarily speed bylaw uplifting for Rarangi Surf Lifesaving Club Maritime Festival Demonstration and Hopai sports event. 

Hopai sports event
4 January 2025
From 11.00 am till 2.00 pm

Rarangi Surf Lifesaving Club Maritime Festival Demonstration
20 January 2025
From 10.30 am till… 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