Wellington Regional Council Harbourmaster’s Direction 9/2022 Conditions for loading logs on deck
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This direction is issued pursuant to section 33F of the Maritime Transport Act 1994 (the MTA) enabling the Harbourmaster to ensure maritime safety.
Large commercial shipping shares the use of Wellington Harbour with small commercial vessels (including harbour ferries) and an assortment of recreational craft. Lost cargo, specifically logs creates a significant navigation hazard to other harbour users.