Vessel Safety

Habourmaster Guidelines

whangarei harbour

These guidelines provide advice to vessels transiting the harbour, anchoring in Bream Bay, and procedures to be followed when one pilot is managing an inbound and outbound vessel ship. These guidelines are best practice, for the safety of all vessels on the harbour. 

port & emergency information

for ships masters

Ship's on arrival at the Pilot station receive a copy of the Instructions to Masters and Emergency Information. This booklet comprises of the important information a master requires about this facility during their stay.

Prohibited pedestrian access

notice to master and crew

Pedestrian access is prohibited, unless undertaking a draught survey.

Entry and exit from wharf area is by vehicle only for crew going ashore.

marine safety code

port & harbour

The Code is intended to assist port operators, councils and Maritime NZ to work together to manage the safety of marine activities in New Zealand’s ports and harbours by providing a voluntary standard to support national and local legislation.