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 2/2025 Exclusion Zone around USS Blue Ridge
The US warship USS Blue Ridge will be visiting Wellington. Arriving 16 May 2025. This exclusion zone is to allow them safe and unobstructed passage and berthage while in Wellington.… Read more here
date_range Published 14 May 2025
Download now (PDF 186 KB) get_appWellington Regional Council Harbourmaster's Direction 4/2024 Changes to entrance channel and approaches
In 2021, Greater Wellington and CentrePort engaged South Maritime Services to review vessel navigation in Wellington Harbour, assess risks, and provide recommendations. A risk review meeting in September 2024 further… Read more here
date_range Published 17 Dec 2024
Download now (PDF 183 KB) get_appWellington Regional Council Harbourmaster’s Direction 12A/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
date_range Published 06 Nov 2024
Download now (PDF 193 KB) get_appWellington 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
date_range Published 06 May 2024
Download now (PDF 213 KB) get_appWellington Regional Council Harbourmaster’s Direction 1B/2023 Ferry distance off Wellington South Coast in certain conditions
This direction is pursuant to sections 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 the…
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date_range Published 22 Jan 2025
Download now (PDF 384 KB) get_appWellington 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…
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date_range Published 14 Nov 2022
Download now (PDF 164 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
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- Phone:
- 048304160
- Email:
- harbours@gw.govt.nz