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Waitohi Wharf is a Restricted Operational Area.

Access will only be granted to individuals with a valid operational reason to enter the site, including:

  • SNZ personnel conducting approved activities
  • Commercial fishing operators with scheduled operations
  • Other parties with pre-authorised access for maintenance, inspections, or logistics

All users need to complete a standard Port Marlborough Induction along with a Waitohi Wharf Induction module.

Pre Arrival

Waitohi Wharf Rules & Safety Guidelines

Punt Landing

Emergencies

When entering Queen Charlotte Sound via the Northern Entrance or Tory Channel, contact Picton Harbour Radio on VHF Channel 18 or phone 03 520 3350.

Berthage Arrangements

  • For Waitohi Wharf (western side), contact Picton Harbour Radio to check berth availability and receive your assigned berth position.
  • For berthage outside Waitohi Wharf, contact the Picton Marina Services Manager on 03 520 3399 to make arrangements.

Advance Notification
Before your arrival at Waitohi Wharf, please advise Port Services of the following:

  • The name of your company
  • Your anticipated length of stay
  • Whether you will be unloading fish
  • 24/7 contact details for someone who can move the vessel if required
  • Whether you require ladders and platforms for safer access on and off vessels
  • Whether you require storage for machinery, heavy equipment or materials.

➤ If not previously provided please download and complete the Vessel Details Form and email it to Port Services at [email protected].

Access Requirements
Waitohi Wharf is now controlled by an access gate. Access will only be granted to individuals with a valid operational reason to enter the site. All users need to complete a standard Port Marlborough Induction along with a Waitohi Wharf Induction module.
➤ For new or inductions, or renewals please visit our Inductions Page

➤If you have a current Port access card and need to add gate access, you can complete our new Waitohi Wharf Induction module here: Waitohi Wharf Induction – Port Marlborough

➤ There is no pedestrian access in or out of the Port.   We do provide a limited shuttle service, details of which can be found here Shuttle Service for Visiting Vessel Crew

 

 

General Rules

  • All users (including visitors) must be fully inducted into the Port and have completed the Waitohi Wharf induction module
  • High visibility clothing (to comply with AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 – Class Day/Night), safety footwear, hard hat and personal flotation device (PFD) are mandatory PPE for anyone accessing the wharf.
  • Pedestrians must only use designated and marked pathways located on the eastern side of the wharf.
  • No vehicle, mobile plant, or pedestrian may pass under ship lines at any time.
  • Storage of heavy equipment/materials/skip bins requires prior approval.
  • Skip bins are for general vessel rubbish only.
  • Gates located on the eastern side of the wharf are strictly controlled and may only be moved by Port Marlborough New Zealand (PMNZ) or StraitNZ (SNZ) personnel.
  • Gates located on the western side of Waitohi Wharf, defining designated work areas, may be adjusted to suit operational needs with prior approval.

Vehicle Requirements

  • All vehicles must obey the posted speed limit of 10 km/h.
  • Vehicles and plant must adhere to Traffic Management Plans (TMPs).
  • All vehicles entering the wharf must:
    • be equipped with an amber beacon, mounted in a clearly visible location.
    • activate their beacon before entering the wharf and it must remain active for the entire time that vehicles are on the wharf until they exit.
  • Vehicle movement may continue uninterrupted during mooring operations. Vehicles are permitted to transition across Waitohi Wharf at all times.
  • Vehicle parking is restricted to approved vehicles only.

You can view the Waitohi Wharf Traffic Management & Chainage plan here – 2025 WAITOHI WHARF TMP & PEDESTRAIN ACCESS PLAN

Heavy Vehicles

  • Maximum of six truck and trailer units permitted on the wharf at any one time.
  • Each PCBU is limited to two trucks on the wharf simultaneously.
  • Vehicles/plant/materials must not obstruct the Mobile Plant and Vehicles (MPV) lane or pedestrian walkways.

Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) Responsibilities

  • PCBU’s must establish a gated, designated work area for operational activities, including:
    • Discharge
    • Loading
    • Material handling
    • Bunkering
    • Maintenance
  • All PCBUs must ensure their operations are contained within their designated work areas at all times.
  • PCBU’s must maintain a safe working environment and manage environmental risks.

Bunkering

Our approved Oil/Fuel transfer suppliers are:

  • Fern Energy (South Fuels)
  • NPD Ltd
  • Waitomo Mini Tankers
  • RD Petroleum
  • Port Marlborough Marine Services

Other suppliers require consent from Port Marlborough and the Harbourmaster.

Our full Port Rules and Safety Guidelines can be found here: Port Operational Rules & Safety Guidelines

Located at the southern end of Waitohi Wharf, the Punt Landing is also a Restricted Operational Area and has some site-specific rules:

  • All persons in this area must wear high-visibility clothing (Class Day/Night) and safety footwear at all times, with hard hats required during crane operations and a personal flotation device (PFD) when working within the yellow cross-hatched area.
  • Weight restrictions are in place on the Punt landing. All lifts requiring Hi Ab or cranes must operate outside the yellow cross-hatched lines and concrete barriers.
  • Do not park vehicles inside the yellow cross-hatched lines.
  • Any non-routine, high risk work being undertaken must have prior approval through a Permit to Work issued by Port Marlborough.

Phone 111 immediately if a person is harmed or risk to life is imminent.

If an ambulance is called, please notify Port Services and they will escort it to site.

If an evacuation of Waitohi Wharf is required, then the assembly point is at the southern end of Waitohi Wharf adjacent to the Punt Landing.