Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan 21 August 2008 19.4 Methods of Implementation Area Tory Channel and part of Queen Charlotte Sound have been Identification identified as a National Transportation Route -see Volume Three. The National Transportation Route is located in Tory Channel (between East and West Head) and extends into inner Queen Charlotte Sound (between West Head, Ruakaka Bay, and a point southwest of Kaitapeha Bay) to the Port of Picton (excluding Grove Arm). Queen Charlotte Sound (excluding the National Transportation Route) has also been defined as being part of an established shipping route. Rules Rules relating to the use of surface waters by ships apply to Queen Charlotte Sound and Tory Channel. The use of surface waters in these areas is subject to maximum speed limits and for controlled activities, a maximum wave energy limit as well. The areas to which speed limits apply are defined in Volume Three Maps. Other forms of water transportation and shipping in other areas of the Sounds are provided for as of right. Other Navigation and public safety within the harbour limits is Legislation also the responsibility of the Council as a harbour authority. The Council's Harbourmaster, under Harbour Bylaws, the Navigation Bylaw 2000, the Maritime Transport Act and associated Maritime Rules, (or any successor to the above bylaws or regulations) carries out these functions. Harbour bylaws may impose additional constraints on speed e.g. the 5 knot harbour speed limit. Education Encourage the use of barging, in reference to land transport, to transport forest produce from the Sounds area. Monitoring The Council will monitor the effects of permitted and consented activities in the coastal marine area to: determine the effectiveness of plan policies and rules; assess compliance with consent conditions; and promote sustainable resource management. Controls are necessary to ensure efficient, safe and environmentally sustained water transportation, in the Marlborough Sounds. 19.5 Anticipated Environmental Results Implementation of the policies and methods for water transportation will result in: • The maintenance of navigational safety throughout the Sounds; • The adverse environmental effects of water transportation being avoided, remedied or mitigated; and • A water transportation system capable of safely and efficiently moving people and goods. 19.4