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This direction is pursuant to sections 33F(1)(c)(i) of the Maritime Transport Act 1994 (the MTA) enabling the Harbourmaster to ensure maritime safety.

All vessels operated by Interislander and Bluebridge transiting the Wellington South Coast shall, when the Baring Head five-minute average wind speed is 25 knots or more from any Southerly direction in an arc from East-South-East (112.5°) to West-South-West (247.5°), navigate outside the area shaded on the chart in the Direction.

This Direction came into effect on 24 April 2023, with modifications made on 28 June 2023. This Direction was reviewed in January 2025 and will remain in effect until further modified or included in a Navigation Bylaw review.