Notice - Tasman Bay Light Aircraft Crash 10NM SE of Separation Point
Issued: 20 November 2024 until further notice
At 1928 19-11-2024 a light aircraft crashed in Tasman Bay. The approximate position is 40 53.01S 173 10.96E. The sole pilot onboard was successfully rescued. The aircraft is reported to have sunk. Read the full notice, including the map here. [PDF, 216 KB]
Extreme caution is recommended whilst navigating in the general area due to a possibility of debris in the water.
Caution is advised to vessels undertaking bottom trawling in the area. It is recommended to avoid bottom trawling within 3NM of the above position.
Please report any sightings of debris to the Tasman Harbourmaster as soon as possible.
For further information, phone 03 543 8400 or email [email protected]
Notice - Motueka Buoys
The channel marker buoys placed in the Motueka approaches, are prone to shifting or being displaced by tide and weather events.
All navigation in and out of Motueka is the responsibily of the master or person in charge of the vessel. Navigation in and out of Motueka harbour is undertaken strictly at own risk and neither the Council nor the Harbourmaster shall be liable for any loss or damage of whatever nature, that may arise should vessels come to harm as a consequence of the movement of channel marker buoys.
Navigation Safety Notice - Motueka channel markers 2024.pdf (pdf 479 KB)
Navigation Safety Notice - Māpua channel markers 2024.pdf (pdf 570 KB)
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