MANDATORY AREA TO BE AVOIDED
In order to avoid the risk of pollution and damage to the environment of this sensitive area, all vessels greater than 45 metres in length overall shall avoid the area indicated. Exemptions apply to: a. All vessels of the Royal New Zealand Navy. b. All fishing vessels engaged in fishing operations. c. Barges under tow, provided the cargo is not oil or other harmful liquid substances as defined in Annexes I and II of MARPOL 73/78. Detailed information can be found in Annual New Zealand Notices to Mariners 10 - Shipping Routes Around the New Zealand Coast. This Area is IMO-adopted.