Harbourmaster Notifications

Harbour Notice 37-2026
The Marlborough Harbourmaster is responding to a probable fuel spill from a 52-foot vessel which has reportedly sunk near the jetty at Waitaria Bay, Kenepuru Sound, Marlborough Sounds.

The vessel has 2,000 litres of diesel on board, plus 60 litres of engine oil.

A team of six trained responders with oil spill management gear including booms is being despatched from… read on

Harbour Notice 32-2026
Maritime Transport Act 1994 s33L

The vessel WHITE UNMASTERED YACHT is currently moored in Elaine Bay on mooring M2097.

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 us by email: [email protected]; Phone… read on

Harbour Notice 35-2026
Notice of Maritime Event – Blenheim Rowing Club, Masters on Wairau Event

A rowing race will be taking place on the Wairau River between the Blenheim Rowing Club and Bothams bend. The race will run between 1200 on 14 November and 1530 on 15 November 2026.

The area depicted below is a reserved area for exclusive use for the event.… read on

Harbour Notice 33-2026
As part of the Port redevelopment works. The light on the No. 2 Long Arm landward end in Picton Harbour is being relocated 9m laterally towards the West. read on

Harbour Notice 31-2026

The Harbourmaster is making enquires to identify the owner of "WILD DUCK" (previously known name)
which is currently moored on mooring 2735 in Picton Harbour. 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 12528 when you make contact.  read on

Harbour Notice 30-2026
Maritime Transport Act 1994 s33L

The vessel WHITE YACHT is currently moored in Waikawa Bay on mooring M2540.

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 us by email: [email protected]; Phone 03 520 7400; or… read on

Harbour Notice 29-2026
Mariners are advised that the Tory Channel (Wellington Bay) Wave Rider buoy is currently off station and wave and swell data will not be provided.

 

Replacement arrangements are currently underway, and we will advise once a replacement is operational. 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