Harbourmaster Notifications

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

Update: 28 September 2026
A ferry redevelopment construction works area is in effect from the Western line of No.1 Short Arm to Eastern line of No.2 Short Arm. In addition, a further construction works area is in effect from Western line of No.1 Long Arm, Eastwards to the buoys marking the Eastern edge of the indicated ECZ. These buoys are lit… 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