Restricted Area.  All New Zealand vessels are prohibited from, and other vessels warned against, anchoring or fishing within the Restricted Area (beyond the Territorial Sea Outer Limit) of gas pipelines. 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.