NEW ZEALAND HYDROGRAPHIC AUTHORITY

NZ404633 - NZ4633 - NORTH ISLAND - SOUTH COAST - WELLINGTON HARBOUR

INDEX:
SATELLITE DERIVED POSITIONS
NAVIGATIONAL AIDS
HARBOUR REGULATIONS
COMMUNICATION
FERRIES
YACHT RACING BUOYS


SATELLITE DERIVED POSITIONS
Positions obtained from satellite navigation systems referred to WGS 84 Datum can be plotted directly onto this chart. Caution must be exercised in the transfer of geographical positions to other charts not in terms of WGS 84 Datum.

NAVIGATIONAL AIDS
Certain lights, buoys and beacons in the inner waters and channels are not shown on this chart. For these the larger scale charts must be consulted.

HARBOUR REGULATIONS
Vessel Tonnage
The master of every vessel under 500 gross register tonnage shall not impede the navigation of any vessel of 500 gross register tonnage or more. 

Recommended Tracks
All vessels of 18 metres or more shall follow the recommended tracks and directions as detailed in Schedule 6 of the Wellington Region Navigation and Safety Bylaws.

Harbour Approach
All vessels approaching from the west and intending to use the leading line must join the leading line at least 2 nautical miles south of Barrett Reef Buoy.

COMMUNICATION
Mariners should contact Wellington Harbour Radio on VHF channel 14 prior to entry and departure to obtain weather and traffic information.

FERRIES
Passenger/vehicular ferries regularly transit Cook Strait between Wellington Harbour and Tory Channel.

YACHT RACING BUOYS
Numerous unlit orange yacht racing buoys are not shown on this chart. Their positions are subject to change. 


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