Part 8 - Large vessels

37. No obstruction of vessels in a Moving Prohibited Zone (MPZ) or a Main Navigational Channel

(1)No person shall navigate a vessel so as to be within the MPZ for any vessel within:
(a) the pilotage area of Lyttelton; or
(b) the pilotage area of Timaru; or
(c) the Akaroa Harbour area of restricted access; or
(d) the Kaikōura Peninsula Area of Restricted Access; or
(e) any other area as may be declared by the Harbourmaster; without the approval of the Harbourmaster.

Rationale for change

Akaroa Harbour is not a designated pilotage area.