Harbourmaster
Rules and regulations
Navigation Safety Bylaw 2008
The document contains the 2008 Navigational Safety Bylaw for all navigable waters (including inland lakes) within the Auckland Region. It came into force on the 1 July 2008. All harbour users should be aware of the bylaw and the rules governing the navigational safety of all craft and persons with the Auckland region. An electronic copy of the Auckland Regional Council Navigation Saftey Bylaw 2008 is available below:
Maritime rules
Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) has also issued some rules. These cover collision avoidance rules, seagoing qualification requirements, watch keeping requirements, dangerous goods, maintenance and survey.
The Harbourmaster may, from time to time, give directions. These directions may be given to regulate the manner in which any vessel navigates or lies within the waters of the Auckland region.
Harbourmaster directions
Navigation safety operating requirements
These requirements set out the practices and procedures for various specific locations.
Bunking procedures and notification
Commercial operations that provide bunkers or discharge sludge/waste oil within the Auckland region are to notify the ARC Harbourmaster's Office. Read the requirements and access the notification document below. Notification can be faxed or e-mailed and you can modify the form to suit your operation.
Hot work operations and notification
The Master of any vessel within the Auckland or Manukau pilotage area must notify the Harbourmaster prior to undertaking any welding or flame cutting operations onboard. This notification must be given at least 2 hours before commencing any work. Full details of the requirements for notification, and the process to follow are provided in the document below.
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