Harbourmaster Notifications
A kayak/waka ama event is taking place from 9.00 am until 2.00 pm on the 11 May 2025. The event will be taking place in Torea Bay, Onahau Bay and Grove Arm.
There will be safety vessels supporting the competitors.
All mariners are advised to navigate with caution.
Jake Oliver
Harbourmaster read on
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
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