Maritime

If you're taking a vessel into the Fiordland Marine Area, you must make yourself aware of the rules in the Fiordland Marine Regional Pathway Management Plan. All vessels entering within one nautical mile of the landward boundary of the Fiordland Marine Area are required to hold a Clean Vessel Pass and to comply with clean vessel, clean gear and residual seawater standards.

You can find out more about the Plan and the Clean Vessel Pass here.

Boating education

Find out how we encourage safe boating practices in the region.
Cruise ships

Fiordland has been a cruise ship destination since the 1990s. Find out how we manage these visits.
Harbourmaster's Direction

Vessel and related maritime activities shall be conducted in accordance with the applications, purposes and requirements of this Direction.
Jet boating

Jet boating is a popular pastime in Southland, but come with their own set of regulations too.
Meet the team

Meet the team behind the helm keeping everything shipshape.
Notifications

Look here for hot work and fuel transfer notification forms, and information on permanent moorings.
Rules and safety information

Maritime New Zealand and council work together to address navigation safety. Find out more here.
Ski lanes

Read about water ski safety, and learn how to correctly enter and exit the towing access lanes.

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