Any one intending to conduct a special event such as a race, speed trial, competition or other organised water activity in any area where the Tasman District Council Navigation Safety Bylaw 2024 applies and where it is desirable to have exclusive use of the area to run the event, must apply to the Harbourmaster.
Any area of waterway may be reserved for a specified maritime safety purpose, for a specified period by the Harbourmaster issuing a Temporary Reservation. Other approvals can be made for exemptions to the Navigation Safety Bylaw 2024.
Applications must be submitted a minimum of four weeks (20 working days) before the event.
If you are unsure about the navigation safety rules surrounding your event or activity, please contact the Harbourmaster.
The Harbourmaster has (or may soon) grant authorisations for the following known events. Other events may also occur during this time but the Harbourmaster has not yet received further applications. Event information is updated most between November and March each year.
The table below lists those activities affecting public use of waters of the district that have either been granted a special dispensation of some sort this year, or for which an application is anticipated. Click on the authorisation link to view details of the event and any special authority that has been granted. The table will be blank if no events are currently scheduled.
| Date Range | Location | Activity | Authorisation |
|---|---|---|---|
If you are unsure about the navigation safety rules surrounding your event or activity, please contact the Harbourmaster on (03) 543 8400.
Any event that may have an effect on public safety in or around the water. Common examples of events include:
The Harbourmaster can grant a reservation, or suspend the speed limits, for such events. An alternative option may be the issuing of a Special Direction under the Maritime Transport Act 1994.
Sporting clubs should also note that there is provision within the Bylaw for the Harbourmaster to grant written exemptions to the lifejackets rules (in certain situations) and to allow named persons under the age of 15 years to operate powered vessels capable of exceeding 10 knots.
Any group or person intending to conduct certain organised activities on or in the waters of the district that may affect public or participant safety should contact the Harbourmaster.
This will allow for discussion of safety provisions and should ensure that there will be no undue disruption to other users, or a clash with another event at the same location and time.
Applications must be submitted a minimum of four weeks (20 working days) before the event/activity, or the application may be declined.
There is no charge for a reservation or speed-limit uplifting, however the applicant may be required to place public notices at their own cost in some cases.
Applications should be made to the Harbourmaster, and include:
If you unable to complete an online form for any reason please contact the Harbourmaster office at [email protected]
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