Congratulations
On behalf of the CMHL/CML Board of Directors, we wish to offer our congratulations and thanks to you our Shareholders, for the fantastic response to the Capital Contribution.
For the 2020/21 financial year we had budgeted to collect $196,417, approx. 1/6th of the total amount of $1.5million.
To date the CML Office has received more than $760,200 in capital contribution payments; this is over 50% and a tremendous outcome.
I can also say that the compliance rate is extremely high, we only have 1 Shareholder that we are following up on who has yet to pay.
As the LTAMP works gather momentum, the Company is in an ideal financial position – this provides Shareholders, Directors, and staff with confidence in these uncertain times.

LTAMP
Several shareholders have asked why HDPE sleeves are being placed over the marina piles. Chaffers Marina is riddled with Teredo Navalis, the naval shipworm. This worm is adept at boring through wood and is a very destructive pest of submerged timber (piles).
As we are a deep-water marina, replacing piles is an expensive project; to replace the approx. 146 Piles would cost $2.49 million. To sleeve the same number of piles will cost $1.67 million.
The sleeving cuts out the oxygen carrying water that the shipworm needs to survive in.
We will be undertaking some pile replacements and have contracted Engineering Services (Picton) to replace 8 piles within the marina (we will be replacing timber piles with a steel case lined with a HDPE sleeve).
Sleeving of timber piles in marinas around New Zealand is an accepted and widely used practice to extend the life of timber piles.
You will also see that a temporary access pontoon has been constructed; that will allow E Pier access from D Pier as we gear up to undertake major works to replace the section of wave screen, deck, pile refurbishment and gangway replacements between D and E Piers.

Websites
For all current CML Information pertaining to COVID 19, Berths for Sale, Contractors, LTAMP, Policy and Facilities, our web address is www.chaffersmarina.co.nz
Anyone with access to the internet can engage via our websites 24 hours a day 7 day a week and this makes web-based information an effective engagement tool.
Comments can be posted via our contact page and the expectation is that stakeholders will use the websites to access key information and that will reduce the need for CML to be sending out information via email.
Finally, it is challenging to develop websites that can be viewed on smart phones, tablets, and computers. There may be teething problems at times, but we are working hard to ensure compatibility with the various devices.
We are also working on the web-based calendar for CML Travel lift bookings and hope to have this ready in the new year.

Maintenance
This is significant and an ongoing commitment – much of the maintenance is based on extending the asset life until it is replaced. Our current focus has been E Pier and electrical upgrades.
You can expect to see more temporary fencing and signage going up as the maintenance and LTAMP picks up speed along with contractors and staff working in the marina. Unfortunately, most work is dictated by the weather so when the weather is good we are making the most of it; this may delay your boat movements at times but we will try to avoid this.

Accounts
Like any business, the running of the marina is dependent on the timely payment of accounts.
Shareholders have the option (through their CML Berth Licence Agreement) to pay fees 6 monthly in advance (January and July). If you wish to pay by this option, please contact Victoria otherwise the current system of invoicing and payment in the actual month will continue.

Hot Work Permit
Hot Work Permits – any welding (gas or electric) or grinding onboard a vessel in the water requites a Hot Work Permit issued by the Harbour Master from the GWRC. Any welding (gas or electric) or grinding onboard a vessel on the boat lift requites a Hot Work Permit issued by the Chaffers Marina Office.

Compliance
The NIWA winter marine pest survey of Wellington Harbour occurred on the 13-27th of July. This survey is part of a national surveillance programme that searches for non-native marine organisms that could impact on our marine environment, kai moana, economy and wider values that marine and coastal areas provide for us all.
I have attached the findings that are applicable to Chaffers Marina below.
It is likely that non-native species arrived to Wellington Harbour via vessel biofouling, either on the external hull or within sea chests, or via ballast water. When fouled vessels, dirty equipment (such as fishing gear) or ballast move around the country, there is a high likelihood that marine pests are transported with them. To prevent the introduction and spread of non-native species ensure your hull is clean before you depart, and before you arrive back, not only to protect the areas you are travelling to, but also to protect your home port when you return.

Seasons Greetings
The staff at Chaffers Marina wish all our shareholders, tenants, live aboards, and contractors a safe and relaxing holiday period.

Andrew Welsh
General Manager