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This direction is pursuant to section 33F(1)(c)(i) of the Maritime Transport Act 1994 enabling the Harbourmaster to ensure maritime safety.

All vessels operated by Interislander and Bluebridge transiting the Wellington South Coast shall, when the greater of either the average wind speed at Baring Head or vessel’s own true wind speed, is 25 knots or more from any Southerly direction in an arc from East-South-East (112.5°) to West-South-West (247.5°), navigate outside the area shaded on the chart excerpt below

This Direction came into effect on 24 April 2023, with modification made on 28 June 2023. This Direction was reviewed in November 2026 and will remain in effect until further modified or included in a Navigational Bylaw review.