NEW ZEALAND HYDROGRAPHIC AUTHORITY

NZ407132 - NZ7132 - SOUTH ISLAND - WEST COAST - APPROACHES TO WESTPORT

INDEX:
SATELLITE DERIVED POSITIONS
UNSURVEYED AREAS
HARBOUR REGULATIONS
CONTACT HARBOURMASTER
RADIO WATCH


SATELLITE DERIVED POSITIONS
Positions obtained from satellite navigation systems referred to WGS 84 Datum can be plotted directly onto this chart.  Caution must be exercised in transfer of geographical positions to other charts not in terms of WGS 84 Datum.

UNSURVEYED AREAS
Due to the exposed nature of the coast, certain inshore areas remain unsurveyed.  Mariners should exercise caution particularly when approaching the coast.

HARBOUR REGULATIONS
Operating Procedures
The masters of all vessels are to follow the instructions in the 'Westport Harbour Navigation and Safety Bylaws' whilst navigating in the area of the Westport Bar and Harbour.

Contact Harbourmaster
Vessels wishing to enter the Westport Harbour are required to contact the Harbourmaster for conditions and vessel movements.  Vessels must not attempt to enter the harbour unless permitted to do so.

Radio Watch
All vessels must maintain a listening watch on VHF 14 whilst entering/leaving Westport Harbour.


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