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:
- 3 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 the director.
- 1 from Maritime Rule 31B.10, Table 3 - Crewing and Watchkeeping, Offshore, Coastal and Restricted (Non-Fishing Vessels) - Passenger Vessels - Enclosed area - Passenger vessels operating in the enclosed area must carry at least seafarers holding the minimum required qualifications specified in Table 3 and in the accompanying flow-chart.
- 1 from Maritime Rule 31C.10, Table 3 - Crewing and Watchkeeping Fishing Vessels - Operating areas - Offshore area - Fishing vessels operating in the offshore area must carry at least seafarers holding the minimum required qualifications specified in Table 3 and the accompanying flow-chart.
- 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 40C.52(1), Appendix 3.2, Lifebuoys(2) - Design, Construction and Equipment - Non-Passenger Ships that are not SOLAS Ships - Life saving appliances - Life saving appliances are provided in accordance with the requirements of Appendix 3 - Offshore limit ships and coastal limit ships - One lifebuoy on each side of the ship must be fitted with a buoyant lifeline.
- 1 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 - Inspections - Inspections of hull and external fittings below the waterline with the ship out of the water at intervals not exceeding two years.