Protected Area.  All vessels are prohibited from anchoring or fishing within the Protected Area of the gas pipelines to Maui A & B, Pohokura B and Kupe production platforms and the FPSO Umuroa. The gas pipelines from Maui A & B, Pohokura B and Kupe production platforms contain flammable gas under high pressure; any vessel damaging them would face an immediate fire hazard. Mariners should refer to legislation or the NZ Nautical Almanac - Annual Notices 13, 16, 16A.
