Activity Group: Regulatory Activity: Harbours As provided for under the Maritime Transport Act, the Council has appointed a Harbourmaster to meet its responsibility for maritime safety in the port and How this Activity Contributes to the Vision and Related Harbour. Community Outcomes The Harbourmaster leads the Harbours Activity and is supported by a team of four This Activity helps to achieve the Vision by contributing to quality lifestyles, well- full-time staff including a deputy Harbourmaster, two Maritime Officers and an being and a healthy natural environment. It also contributes to the Community Administration Officer. Additional personnel are employed in the summer months Outcomes of Governance, Environment, Economy, People, Connectivity and on a casual basis to support safer boating initiatives. Living as outlined below. In addition to maritime safety, the Harbours Activity is responsible for ensuring the Outcome Activity region maintains an adequate Oil Spill Response Capability as required under the Maritime Transport Act 1994. As with maritime safety, this requires close Governance Fostering a system of governance that leads and defines best collaboration with Maritime New Zealand. practice for the provision of safe and clean harbour waters. The foundation of all Harbours Activity is the Harbour Safety Management Environment Guiding the ongoing evolution of systems, activities and networks System. This is a risk based approach to managing all known hazards and risks in designed to protect our waterways from oil pollution and keep the Harbour and the system constantly evolves to meet the changing risk profile of harbour environments safe for all. the Harbour. Economy Upholding a regulatory regime that supports sustainable economic Activity Levels activity and growth in the Marlborough maritime sector. Mitigating maritime risk in a strategic manner to ensure effective The Marlborough Harbour is significant in size and scope, covering approximately outcomes and value for money. 4200km²of water space. Activity in the Harbour is extremely high and encompasses a very broad range of commercial and recreational activity. At People Engaging with the people who live and work in the Marlborough certain times of the year specific part of the Marlborough Harbour are among the Sounds and providing support and encouragement for most congested waterways in New Zealand. Picton Harbour is a prime example. communities which are working to ensure a safe and clean harbour. Port Marlborough (PMNZ) is the main port servicing Cook Strait ferries, bulk Connectivity Upholding freedom of navigation in the Marlborough Harbour so carriers, log ships and cruise ships. Port Marlborough’s 2017 Annual Report that the waters of the region can be enjoyed without obstruction or predicts continued growth in the log and cruise ship sectors. Port Marlborough is exposure to undue risk. also New Zealand’s second largest provider of marina berths with more than 1000 berths available in the region. Living Understanding the significance and value of the Marlborough The Marlborough Harbour encompasses a large number of residential homes, Harbour to people and providing a safe, clean and navigable holiday accommodation and tourism operations. It is a popular destination for harbour for all. recreational boaters, kayakers, sailors, water-skiers and holidaymakers. Over 4000 registered moorings are in place within the Marlborough Harbour. What is this Activity About? The purpose of the Harbours Activity is to ensure Council meets is statutory The Harbour also contains three distinct designated pilotage areas and offshore obligations as a Harbour Authority to ensure maritime safety in the region. anchorages which are frequently sought out by ships not visiting Port Marlborough, such as ships transiting Cook Strait or awaiting berths in Wellington. Vessels anchoring within the Marlborough Harbour Limits include oil tankers, large container ships, oil rigs and offshore support vessels. 2018-2028 Long Term Plan Page 143