NEW ZEALAND TEMPORARY AND PRELIMINARY NOTICES IN FORCE (NZ NTM Edition No. 1 dated 11 January 2019) NZ Notice T/P Charts Affected Locality and Subject 93/17 T NZ 82 (T 82), NZ 827 (T 827), NZ 8275 (T 8275), NZ300827, NZ408275 Kingdom Of Tonga - Tongatapu And 'eau, Approaches to Nuku alofa: Aids to Navigation 197/17 P NZ 6612 South Island - East Coast, Otago Harbour - Port Chalmers: Wharf Works 65/18 T NZ 56, NZ 561, NZ 5612 North Island - East Coast, Hawke Bay - Napier Roads: Buoys and AIS 103/18 P NZ 8655 South Pacific Ocean, Samoa Apia Harbour: Aids to Navigation and Port Development 114/18 T NZ 827 (T 827), NZ 8275 (T 8275) Kingdom Of Tonga - Tongatapu And 'eau, Approaches to Nuku'alofa: Aids to Navigation 123/18 T NZ 61, NZ 614, NZ 6144 South Island - North Coast, Golden Bay / Mohua and Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere: Buoys 126/18 T NZ 5412 North Island - East Coast, Port of Tauranga: Geotechnical Investigation Works 129/18 T NZ 532, NZ 533, NZ 5324, NZ 5327 North Island - East Coast, Tamaki Strait: Lights 135/18 P NZ 8275 (T 8275), NZ 8277 (T 8277) Kingdom Of Tonga - Tongatapu And 'eau, Approaches to Nuku'alofa Harbour: s 139/18 T NZ 61, NZ 614, NZ 6142 South Island - North Coast, Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o- Aorere and Golden Bay / Mohua: Spat Catching Areas 140/18 T NZ 6321 South Island - East Coast, Lyttelton Harbour/Whakaraupō: Aids to Navigation Works 144/18 P NZ 14901 (INT 9001), NZ 14902 (INT 9002) Antarctica - Ross Sea - Ross Island, West Coast - Cape Royds to McMurdo Station: s 151/18 T NZ 5322, NZ 5323 North Island - East Coast, Auckland - Commercial Harbour - Viaduct Basin: Dredging and Marina Operations 152/18 P NZ 63, NZ 632, NZ 6321 South Island - East Coast, Lyttelton Harbour/Whakaraupō: Spoil Grounds, Pilot Boarding Points, Anchorages, Dredged Channel and Works in Progress 21/19 T NZ 7142 South Island - West Coast, Greymouth Harbour: s An asterisk * in a temporary or preliminary notice indicates a new or revised entry.
NZ 93(T)/17 KINGDOM OF TONGA - Tongatapu and 'Eau - Approaches to Nuku alofa. Aids to Navigation 1. Former notice NZ 84(T)/17 is cancelled 2. The following aid to navigation has been reported missing: 21 01.39S., 175 11.62W. Description Beacon Characteristics Fl.G.6s 3. * The light from the Hakau Mama o beacon in position 21 00.04S., 175 12.48W. is reported as a pale green colour 4. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when navigating in the area. Charts temporarily affected: NZ 82 (T 82), NZ 827 (T 827), NZ 8275 (T 8275), NZ300827, NZ408275 BA Light List (Volume K): 4646, 4646.65 MV Queen Victoria, Ministry of Infrastructure Tonga HITS 8275/85 NZ 197(P)/17 NEW ZEALAND - South Island - East Coast - Otago Harbour - Port Chalmers. Wharf Works 1. Mariners are advised that construction work is underway in the vicinity of the Multi Purpose Wharf until December 2018. 2. Mariners are advised to keep well clear of the area and to contact Harbour Control on VHF channel 14 for updates on water craft activity at the construction site. 3. The fixed green (neon) light at the north east corner of the existing wharf (45 48.58S.,170 37.67E.) has been temporarily removed. 4. Charting action will take place in due course. Chart affected: NZ 6612 NZ Light List: 4369.86 New Zealand Hydrographic Authority HITS 6612/266 NZ 65(T)/18 NEW ZEALAND - North Island - East Coast - Hawke Bay - Napier Roads. Buoys and AIS 1. Former notice NZ 267(T)/16 is cancelled. 2. * The yellow buoy Fl(4)Y.10s at position 39 26'.555S, 176 55'.215 is reported unlit and is temporarily fitted with AIS identification (MMSI 995121032) until further notice. 3. AIS identification of A Buoy Fl.G.4s at position 39 27.812S., 176 54.529E has been temporarily removed until further notice. 4. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when navigating in the area. Charts temporarily affected: NZ 56, NZ 561, NZ 5612 Hawke's Bay Regional Council HITS 5612/67
NZ 103(P)/18 SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN Samoa Apia Harbour. Aids to Navigation and Port Development 1. Mariners are advised that the following lit buoys have been deployed in Apia Harbour Entrance: Name Colour Light Channel Marker Buoys: (a) No. 1 Green Fl.G.4s 13 48.910S., 171 45.902W. (b) No. 2 Red Fl.R.4s 13 49.104S., 171 45.653W. (c) No. 3 Green Fl.G.4s 13 49.368S., 171 45.965W. Special Marker Buoys: (d) No. 1 Yellow Fl.Y.4s 13 49.068S., 171 45.974W. (e) No. 2 Yellow Fl.Y.4s 13 49.480S., 171 45.764W. 2. Construction work is underway in the vicinity of the Main Wharf bounded by the following co-ordinates: (f) 13 49.576S., 171 45.728W. (g) 13 49.685S., 171 45.714W. (h) 13 49.617S., 171 45.685W. 3. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when navigation in the area. 4. Charting action will take place in due course Chart affected: NZ 8655 Samoan Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure HITS 8655/45 NZ 114(T)/18 KINGDOM OF TONGA - Tongatapu and 'Eau - Approaches to Nuku'alofa. Aids to Navigation 1. The following leading marks have been reported as missing: 21 03.83S., 175 14.72W. 21 04.11S., 175 15.16W. Description Beacon Beacon Characteristic Q.R.5m4M Iso.R.6s9m4M Charts temporarily affected: NZ 827 (T 827), NZ 8275 (T 8275) BA Light List (Volume K): 4646.5, 4646.51 Australian Hydrographic Office and Ministry of Infrastructure Tonga HITS 827/9
NZ 123(T)/18 NEW ZEALAND - South Island - North Coast - Golden Bay / Mohua and Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere. Buoys 1. Mariners are advised that scientific research sites marked by orange buoys have been temporarily established in the following positions, until further notice: a. 40 34'.25S., 172 46'.67E. b. 40 36'.78S., 172 58'.75E. c. 40 42'.98S., 172 45'.18E. d. 40 45'.56S., 172 46'.94E. e. 40 47'.65S., 172 57'.15E. f. 40 50'.96S., 173 02'.12E. g. 40 55'.05S., 173 03'.66E. h. 41 03'.81S., 173 40'.38E. i. 41 05'.37S., 173 04'.77E. Charts temporarily affected: NZ 61, NZ 614, NZ 6144 National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research HITS 614/153 NZ 126(T)/18 NEW ZEALAND - North Island - East Coast - Port of Tauranga. Geotechnical Investigation Works 1. From 3 September 2018 until further notice, geotechnical investigation works will be undertaken in the Tauranga Harbour between Stella Passage and the Harbour Bridge. 2. The works will be conducted from a barge which will maintain a listening watch on VHF channels 12, 14 and 16 and display appropriate aids to navigation markings during operations. 3. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when navigating in the area. Chart temporarily affected: NZ 5412 Port of Tauranga Limited HITS 5412/397 NZ 129(T)/18 NEW ZEALAND - North Island - East Coast - Tamaki Strait. Lights 1. The following lights are reported as unlit: a. b. c. d. 36 47.57S., 175 11.35E. 36 49.30S., 174 57.40E. 36 51.70S., 175 08.30E. 36 51.72S., 175 07.39E. Name Pakatoa Island. NW end. Wharf Head Special purpose buoy Special purpose buoy Special purpose buoy 2. Lit West cardinal buoy in position 36 48'.56S., 174 58'.14E. has been reported with the characteristic of Q(9)15s. 3. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when navigating in the area. Charts temporarily affected: NZ 532, NZ 533, NZ 5324, NZ 5327 NZ Light List: 3851 IXSurvey Pty Ltd. HITS 532/465
NZ 135(P)/18 KINGDOM OF TONGA - Tongatapu and 'Eau - Approaches to Nuku'alofa Harbour. s 1. A recent survey (2018) in the vicinity of Nuku'alofa Harbour indicates numerous changes to charted features and depths. The most significant depth is: 21 02'.56S., 175 12'.70W. 5.9 Feature 3. Charting action will take place in due course. Charts affected: NZ 8275 (T 8275), NZ 8277 (T 8277) United Kingdom Hydrographic Office HITS 8275/89 NZ 139(T)/18 NEW ZEALAND - South Island - North Coast Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere and Golden Bay / Mohua. Spat Catching Areas 1. Seasonal spat catching areas will be established in Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere and Golden Bay / Mohua from November 2018 to May 2019. The perimeter corners are identified by cardinal marks at the following positions: Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere a. 41 03.31S., 173 07.20E. b. 41 04.38S., 173 04.90E. c. 41 04.54S., 173 08.23E. d. 41 05.60S., 173 05.92E. e. 41 08.53S., 173 10.93E. f. 41 08.66S., 173 11.15E. g. 41 08.72S., 173 10.70E. h. 41 08.85S., 173 10.92E. Golden Bay / Mohua i. 40 45.09S., 172 50.84E. j. 40 46.03S., 172 52.88E. k. 40 46.66S., 172 49.33E. l. 40 47.62S., 172 51.33E. m. 40 42.28S., 172 45.97 E. n. 40 42.39S., 172 46.54 E. o. 40 43.35S., 172 46.19 E. p. 40 43.46S., 172 46.76 E. Charts temporarily affected: NZ 61, NZ 614, NZ 6142 Tasman Bay Ring Road Spat Catching Ltd., Golden Bay Ring Road Spat Catching Ltd. HITS 6142/237
NZ 140(T)/18 NEW ZEALAND - South Island - East Coast - Lyttelton Harbour/Whakaraupō. Aids to Navigation Works 1. Until further notice, aids to navigation installation works are underway within Lyttelton Harbour. 2. The works will be undertaken by a crane mounted on the barge Geronimo with attendant tug Rosco (call sign ZMF7771). 3. During the works and repositioning, the barge will be restricted in its ability to manoeuvre. Mariners are advised to maintain a minimum closest approach and no wake zone of 200m from the barge. 4. All vessels will maintain a listening watch on VHF channel 12 and 16. 5. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when navigating in the area. Chart temporarily affected: NZ 6321 Lyttelton Port Company HITS 6321/187 NZ 144(P)/18 ANTARCTICA - Ross Sea - Ross Island - West Coast - Cape Royds to McMurdo Station. s 1. Surveys (2016, 2018) in the vicinities of Cape Royds and McMurdo Station indicate numerous changes to charted features and depths. The most significant depth is: 77 33'.64S., 166 12'.52E. 2.3 m Feature 3. Charting action will take place in due course. Charts affected: NZ 14901 (INT 9001), NZ 14902 (INT 9002) United Kingdom Hydrographic Office HITS 14901/6 NZ 151(T)/18 NEW ZEALAND - North Island - East Coast - Auckland - Commercial Harbour - Viaduct Basin. Dredging and Marina Operations 1. Until further notice, dredging and marina operations are underway in the approaches to and within Viaduct Basin. 2. Mariners are advised to remain clear of the operations and must contact Viaduct Control via VHF channel 73 if access is required to get to/from Inner Viaduct Basin. 3. All marine operations will occur between 0700-2200 hours every day and the project has a 24/7 contact number - 0800 WYNYARD. 4. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when navigating in the area. Charts temporarily affected: NZ 5322, NZ 5323 Wynyard Edge Alliance HITS 5322/622
NZ 152(P)/18 NEW ZEALAND - South Island - East Coast - Lyttelton Harbour/Whakaraupō. Spoil Grounds, Pilot Boarding Points, Anchorages, Dredged Channel and Works in Progress 1. Former Notice NZ 124(T)/18 is cancelled. 2. Mariners are advised that various works are underway in the approaches to and within Lyttelton Harbour/Whakaraupō. The most significant changes are: 3. Two spoil grounds have been established bounded by the following positions: a. 43 32.30S., 172 53.25E. b. 43 33.91S., 172 56.23E. c. 43 34.99S., 172 55.13E. d. 43 33.38S., 172 52.14E. e. 43 34.26S., 172 49.67E. f. 43 33.83S., 172 50.69E. g. 43 34.58S., 172 51.29E. h. 43 35.01S., 172 50.26E. 4. Pilot boarding points have been established in the following positions: A 43 34.70S., 172 51.72E. B 43 34.91S., 172 51.22E. 5. Anchorage in position 43 34.19S., 172 49.95E. will be disestablished 1 January 2019. Mariners are now advised to use the quarantine anchorage in position 43 33.00S., 172 50.00E. 6. Newly dredged channel with least depth 13.3m has been established within the following co-ordinates: a. 43 35.71S., 172 49.34E. b. 43 36.30S., 172 47.87E. c. 43 36.75S., 172 44.15E. d. 43 36.78S., 172 42.93E. e. 43 36.67S., 172 42.93E. f. 43 36.66S., 172 43.93E. g. 43 36.25S., 172 47.40E. h. 43 35.62S., 172 49.27E. 7. Construction work is underway in the vicinity of Z-berth. A temporary exclusion zone has been established within the following co-ordinates: a. 43 36.55S., 172 43.05E. b. 43 36.60S., 172 43.03E. c. 43 36.63S., 172 43.17E. d. 43 36.62S., 172 43.33E. e. 43 36.59S., 172 43.33E. 8. For further information contact Lyttelton Port Company 03 328 8198. 9. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when navigating in these areas. 10. Charting action will take place in due course. Charts affected: NZ 63, NZ 632, NZ 6321 Lyttelton Port Company HITS 6321/196
NZ 21(T)/19 NEW ZEALAND - South Island - West Coast - Greymouth Harbour. s 1. Former notice - NZ 143(T)/18 is cancelled. 2. * A recent survey (14 December 2018) indicates the following least depths below CD on the bar at the Grey River/Māwheranui entrance: 42 26.204S., 171 11.198E. 42 26.210S., 171 11.170E. 42 26.242S., 171 11.189E. Lead North Lead Main Lead South Lead 3.8m 4.0m 4.4m 3. Mariners should be aware that depths in Greymouth Harbour entrance are constantly changing and should contact the Harbourmaster for the latest conditions on (027) 435 3424 or (03) 768 5666 or Greymouth Harbour Radio Ch14. Chart temporarily affected: NZ 7142 Port of Greymouth HITS 7142/82