Greater Wellington — Harbourmaster directions

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 2/2024 Te Ara Tupua reef restricted area

The Te Ara Tupua coastal protection and walk/cycleway is a project that will rebuild the seawall between the western end of Petone beach and Nguaranga. As part of this work… Read more here

Published 06 May 2024

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Wellington Regional Council Harbourmaster’s Direction 12/2023 Bunker tanker double banking on Aotea Quay

The bunker tanker Kokako is now operating within Wellington Harbour. Frequently this involves the vessel double banking with other vessels on Aotea Quay. If the Kokako is manoeuvring on or… Read more here

Published 06 May 2024

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Wellington Regional Council Harbourmaster’s Direction 11/2023 Vessel Zhinus – Concerns over seaworthiness

The yacht known as Zhinus, an approximately 12.2m steel yacht, currently in Clyde Quay marina, has recently come free from her moorings and there are concerns about the current seaworthiness… Read more here

Published 06 Oct 2023

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Wellington Regional Council Harbourmaster’s Direction 1A/2021 Shelly Bay wharves restricted area – Evans Bay.

The Shelly Bay wharves have been unused for a significant period of time and have fallen into disrepair. Numerous loose timbers have already come loose from the structure.

Contractors are engaged… Read more here

Published 03 May 2023

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Wellington Regional Council Harbourmaster’s Direction 4A/2023 Te Ara Tupua restricted areas

The Te Ara Tupua coastal protection and walk/cycleway is a project that will rebuild the seawall and provide two offshore habitats in the area between the western end of Petone… Read more here

Published 18 Apr 2023

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Wellington Regional Council Harbourmaster’s Direction 1A/2023 Ferry distance off Wellington South Coast in certain conditions

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

All vessels operated by Interislander and Bluebridge transiting… Read more here

Published 31 Mar 2023

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Wellington Regional Council Harbourmaster’s Direction 9/2022 Conditions for loading logs on deck

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… Read more here

Published 14 Nov 2022

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Wellington 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

Published 18 Feb 2021

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Harbourmaster’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

Published 23 Dec 2019

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Greater 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

Published 06 Aug 2019

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Navigation safety bylaws

Read a summary of the navigation safety bylaws or download the full document

Updated May 6, 2024 at 3:54 PM

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