The Regional Harbourmaster has provided these directions for vessels within the Wellington region under Part 3A of the Maritime Transport Act 1994.
The following Directions are in force:
Wellington Regional Council Harbourmaster’s Direction 2/2022 Channel dredging – Traffic management and exclusion zone
This direction is issued pursuant to section 33J of the Maritime Transport Act 1994 (the MTA) enabling the Harbourmaster to ensure maritime safety.
The Dredge Albatross (pictured below) will be carrying…
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date_range Published 07 Apr 2022
Download now (PDF 422 KB) get_appWellington Regional Council Harbourmaster’s Direction 3A/2020 modified April 2021 Vessel Sealion moored on Queens Wharf
This direction is issued pursuant to section 33F(1)(c)(i)&(ii) of the Maritime Transport Act 1994 (the MTA) enabling the Harbourmaster to ensure maritime safety or enforce navigation bylaws relating to maritime… Read more here
date_range Published 14 Apr 2021
Download now (PDF 156 KB) get_appWellington Regional Council Harbourmaster’s Direction 1/2021 Shelly Bay wharves – Evans Bay
This direction is issued pursuant to section 33J of the Maritime Transport Act 1994 (the MTA) enabling the Harbourmaster to ensure maritime safety or enforce navigation bylaws relating to maritime… Read more here
date_range Published 18 Feb 2021
Download now (PDF 253 KB) get_appHarbourmaster’s Direction 6/2019 Fuel changeovers for vessel approaching Wellington
This direction is issued pursuant to section 33F of the Maritime Transport Act 1994, to mitigate potential risk of unexpected engine failure by vessel changing fuel prior to entering port. Read more here
date_range Published 23 Dec 2019
Download now (PDF 411 KB) get_appGreater Wellington Regional Council Harbourmaster’s Direction 3/2019 Vessels over 500 GRT not to enter Harbour limits
This direction is issued pursuant to section 33F of the Maritime Transport Act 1994. Vessels over 500 GRT are not to enter within Wellington Harbour/Pilotage limits unless under the direction… Read more here
date_range Published 06 Aug 2019
Download now (PDF 110 KB) get_appNavigation safety bylaws
Read a summary of the navigation safety bylaws or download the full document
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