PILOT BOARDING AREAS ALPHA, BRAVO AND CHARLIE Vessels entering the Port should not proceed north of the pilot boarding areas without permission of the Vessel Traffic Information Centre on VHF Channel 9, or by the attendant pilot vessel or pilot helicopter transfer, or by telephoning (02) 49 858 292. All vessels not under pilotage should not enter the precautionary area due to vessels manoeuvring in the vicinity for pilot boarding.