I, Bruce John Maroc, Deputy Director of Monitoring and Compliance, being satisfied that the granting of this exemption will not breach New Zealand’s international obligations, and pursuant to sections 47 (2) (b) (iv) and 47 (3) of the Maritime Transport Act 1994, hereby give notice as follows:
The owner of MV Taiko (MSA 100642) is exempt from the requirement in Rule 40B.33 of Part 40B of the maritime rules in relation to Regulation 19.2.4 of Chapter V of SOLAS, subject to the following conditions:
Actions must be taken to ensure the ship complies with Regulation 19.2.4 at the owner’s earliest convenience and not later than 31 October 2005.
The exemption from the provisions of Maritime Rule 40B.33 shall remain in force until:
(a) the above condition is not met;
(b) the ship undergoes major alteration;
(c) the ownership of the ship is changed;
(d) the exemption is revoked by the Director of Maritime New Zealand; or
(e) the expiry date;
whichever occurs first.
This exemption shall expire on 31 October 2005.
Dated at Wellington this 30th day of September 2005.
BRUCE JOHN MAROC, Deputy Director of Monitoring and Compliance.