NEW ZEALAND HYDROGRAPHIC AUTHORITY

NZ407622 - NZ7622 - SOUTH ISLAND - WEST COAST - MILFORD SOUND/PIOPIOTAHI TO SUTHERLAND SOUND

INDEX:
SATELLITE DERIVED POSITIONS
FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK
VOLUNTARY CODE
COASTAL NAVIGATION


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.

FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK
The land area covered by this chart falls within the boundaries of the Fiordland National Park, which is a World Heritage Area. The disturbance of any species or the collection of any specimen is prohibited. Contact the Department of Conservation for further information. See also the "New Zealand Pilot".

VOLUNTARY CODE
Vessels laden with oil or other harmful liquid substances in bulk are to keep at least 5 nautical miles off the land, any charted danger, or any outlying island(s) until reaching the position where alteration is required to make port.

COASTAL NAVIGATION
Mariners without local knowledge should exercise caution particularly in close proximity to the coast.Numerous small islets and rocks exist in the near shore areas.


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