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Authorities/Other Agencies of State
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Notice of Exemption From Maritime Rules: 21.13(1)(b); 25.7(1)(c)(ii); 31C.10(a); 32.9(3); 35.4(2)(b)(ii)(aa); 35.4(2)(b)(ii)(bb); 40A.21(1)(a); 40A.33(2)(e); 40A.55(1); 40C.29(2)(e); 40D.69(2)(b); 45.13; 45.22(1)(a); 46.17(1)(a); 46.17(1)(b); 47.8(2)(a); 47.8(2)(b)(i); 80.9(1)(e); 90.11(1)(b)

Pursuant to section 47(3) of the Maritime Transport Act 1994, the Director of Maritime New Zealand hereby notifies the granting of the following exemptions:
- 6 from Maritime Rule 21.13(1)(b) - Safe Ship Management Systems - Entry to and conditions to be met in order for ship to remain in Safe Ship Management System - New Zealand Safe Ship Management Certificate issued by Director
- 2 from Maritime Rule 25.7(1)(c)(ii) - Nautical Charts and Publications - Chart and Publications Requirements - Nautical Charts - paper-back-up nautical charts
- 1 from Maritime Rule 31C.10(a) - Crewing and Watchkeeping Fishing Vessels - Operating Areas - Offshore Area - seafarers minimum requirements
- 1 from Maritime Rule 32.9(3) - Ships Personnel - Qualifications - Combined skipper/engineer certificates - Local Launch Operator (LLO) - endorse LLO certificate up to five additional vessels or areas
- 1 from Maritime Rule 35.4(2)(b)(ii)(aa) - Training and Examinations - Training Programmes and Training Providers - Examiners - Recognition as an examiner - examine at least two candidates for oral examinations
- 1 from Maritime Rule 35.4(2)(b)(ii)(bb) - Training and Examinations - Training Programmes and Training Providers - Examiners - Recognition as an examiner - compile and mark at least one written paper
- 1 from Maritime Rule 40A.21(1)(a) - Design, Construction and Equipment - Passenger ships which are not SOLAS ships - General Passenger Ships - Passenger Accommodation - Toilet facilities - unberthed passengers on ships not proceeding beyond coastal limits
- 1 from Maritime Rule 40A.33(2)(e) - Design, Construction and Equipment - Passenger ships which are not SOLAS ships - General Passenger Ships - Machinery - Petrol inboard and outboard engines - auxiliary outboard engine of sufficient power for safe return to port or safe haven
- 1 from Maritime Rule 40A.55(1) - Design, Construction and Equipment - Passenger ships which are not SOLAS ships - General Passenger Ships - Fire fighting appliances in accordance with Appendix 3
- 2 from Maritime Rule 40C.29(2)(e) - Design, Construction and Equipment - Non-Passenger ships which are not SOLAS ships - General Non-Passenger Ships - Machinery - Petrol inboard and outboard engines - auxiliary outboard engine of sufficient power for safe return to port or safe haven
- 1 from Maritime Rule 40D.69(2)(b) - Design, Construction and Equipment - Fishing Ships - New ships of less than
24 metres in length and new ships of 24 metres or more in length but less than 45 metres that do not proceed beyond the coastal limit - Navigational equipment and arrangements - Navigating bridge visibility - wheelhouse windows must not be polarised or tinted
- 1 from Maritime Rule 45.13 - Navigational Equipment - All New Zealand Ships - All Ships to which SOLAS is Applied - Echo-sounding devices - in accordance with requirements of IMO
- 1 from Maritime Rule 45.22(1)(a) - Navigational Equipment - All New Zealand Ships - All Ships to which SOLAS is Not Applied - Magnetic compasses - small passenger ships, non-passenger ships, and fishing ships, to which rule 45.21 does not apply - passenger ship less than six metres in length does not proceed beyond restricted limits
- 2 from Maritime Rule 46.17(1)(a) - Surveys, Certification and Maintenance - Ships which do not proceed beyond restricted limits, fishing ships, and ships of less than 45 metres in length that are not required to comply with section 1 - Inspections - hull and external fittings below waterline with ship out of water at intervals not exceeding two years
- 3 from Maritime Rule 46.17(1)(b) - Surveys, Certification and Maintenance - Ships which do not proceed beyond restricted limits, fishing ships, and ships of less than 45 metres in length that are not required to comply with section 1 - Inspections - propeller shafts and rudder stocks with water lubricated bearings at intervals not exceeding four years
- 1 from Maritime Rule 47.8(2)(a) - Load lines - Ships of 24 metres or more in length - Owner’s and master’s obligations - compliance with Load Line Convention
- 1 from Maritime Rule 47.8(2)(b)(i) - Load lines - Ships of 24 metres or more in length - Owner’s and master’s obligations - ship not proceed on voyage unless surveyed, maintained and marked in accordance with this Section and Load Line Convention
- 8 from Maritime Rule 80.9(1)(e) - Marine Craft Used for Adventure Tourism - Commercial Rafting - Requirements for safety - current certificate of compliance
- 1 Maritime Rule 90.11(1)(b) - Pilotage - Pilotage Exemptions - General Requirements and Conditions - medical certificate