Wear Your Lifejacket.
From the 9 October 2026 Lifejackets must be worn by everybody onboard
recreational vessels 6m or less while underway.
Our Wellington team work to ensure all water users share in the safe use of our waterways.
A/H for urgent matters, e.g. marine oil spill or unsafe boating behaviour,
contact us on +64 4 473 4547 | +64 4 388 7795 (24hr)
Beacon Hill Station +64 + 4 388 1911 | (after hours) +64 4 388 5470
VHF channels 14, 16, 04 & 62
The Harbourmasters team have created a handbook, to help navigate safety in the Wellington region.
See it here: 'Wellington Skippers Cockpit Guide'
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