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Notice of Exemption From Maritime Rules: 19.62(1); 19.63(1)(a); 31.42(c); 31.44; 31.82(1); 40A.18(2); 40A.18(3)(a); 40A.19(6); 40B.8; 40C.16(1); 40C.17(g)–(h); 40C.44; 40C.53(1); 40C.60; 40C.60, Appendix 1.2; 40C.60, Appendix 1.4; 40D.33(2); 40F.7(a); 47.65(2); 51.9(2); 51.14(3)(b); 51.16(c)(i); 51.16(d)(i); 51.21; 51.22

Pursuant to section 47(3) of the Maritime Transport Act 1994, the Director of Maritime New Zealand hereby notifies the granting, during the period from 16 June 2016 to 26 July 2016, of the following exemptions:

  • 1 from Maritime Rule 19.62(1) – Maritime Transport Operator – Certification and Responsibilities – Operating Requirements – Maritime transport operator responsible for safe ships – Valid Certificate of Survey issued under Rule 44.41
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 19.63(1)(a) – Maritime Transport Operator – Certification and Responsibilities – Survey requirements – Surveyor completes surveys between 24 months and 36 months from the date on which the Certificate of Survey was issued, and within six months prior to the expiry date of the Certificate of Survey
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 31.42(c) – Crewing and Watchkeeping – SOLAS and STCW ships – Minimum watchkeeping and special crewing requirements – Ships operating within coastal and offshore limits
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 31.44 – Crewing and Watchkeeping – SOLAS and STCW ships – Coastal and offshore limits – Ships operating beyond restricted limits but within coastal limits or offshore limits must carry navigational or engine room watchkeepers
  • 5 from Maritime Rule 31.82(1) – Crewing and Watchkeeping – Requirement to operate under Minimum Safe Crewing Document for some ships
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 40A.18(2) – Design, Construction and Equipment – Passenger ships which are not SOLAS ships – Passenger accommodation – Seating – 450mm of seating must be allowed for each person if continuous fixed seating is installed
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 40A.18(3)(a) – Design, Construction and Equipment – Passenger ships which are not SOLAS ships – Passenger accommodation – Seating – Passageways between fixed seating of not less than 600mm wide, if the passageway is 4.5 metres or less in length
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 40A.19(6) – Design, Construction and Equipment – Passenger ships which are not SOLAS ships – Passenger accommodation – Egress – Two means of escape must be provided from all levels of passenger accommodation
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 40B.8 – Design, Construction and Equipment – SOLAS ships – Design, Construction and Equipment – SOLAS ships – Subdivision and stability – Subdivision and damage stability of non-passenger ships
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 40C.16(1) – Design, Construction and Equipment – Non-passenger ships that are not SOLAS ships – General non-passenger ships – Shelter and passenger accommodation
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 40C.17(g)–(h) – Design, Construction and Equipment – Non-passenger ships that are not SOLAS ships – Crew accommodation requirements – Emergency escapes
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 40C.44 – Design, Construction and Equipment – Non-passenger ships that are not SOLAS ships – Post-27 May 2004 ships of 24 metres or more in length overall that proceed beyond the coastal limit, or post-27 May 2004 ships of less than 500 gross tonnage that proceed on an international voyage – Structural fire protection
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 40C.53(1) – Design, Construction and Equipment – Non-passenger ships that are not SOLAS ships – Radiocommunication equipment must be provided on a ship proceeding beyond enclosed waters in accordance with requirements of Appendix 4
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 40C.60 – Design, Construction and Equipment – Passenger ships which are not SOLAS ships – Towing gear requirements
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 40C.60, Appendix 1.2 – Design, Construction and Equipment – Passenger ships which are not SOLAS ships – Intact stability – Including test and stability criteria
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 40C.60, Appendix 1.4 – Design, Construction and Equipment – Passenger ships which are not SOLAS ships – Intact stability – Tugs – Must meet requirements of clause 1.2
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 40D.33(2) – Design, Construction and Equipment – Fishing Ships – Stability and associated seaworthiness – Ships of 24 metres or more in length – Actual displacement and position of centre of gravity for lightship condition must be determined from the results of an inclining experiment conducted or witnessed by a surveyor
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 40F.7(a) – Design, Construction and Equipment – Hovercraft – Light craft – Design approved by an authorised surveyor in accordance with clause 11.1 of Appendix 1
  • 2 from Maritime Rule 47.65(2) – Load Lines – Ships of less than 24 metres in length – Conditions of assignment – Height from deck of coamings must be of substantial construction
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 51.9(2) – Crew Accommodation – Heating, ventilation, lighting, and drainage – Lighting – Every part of the crew accommodation of a ship must be properly lighted by natural light
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 51.14(3)(b) – Crew Accommodation – Interior finish, marking, height, bulkheads, decks, panelling, and flooring – Construction of bulkheads, decks, and panelling – Watertight requirements for bulkhead separating sanitary accommodation
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 51.16(c)(i) – Crew Accommodation – Sleeping rooms – Location and general arrangements – Above the summer load line marked in accordance with Part 47
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 51.16(d)(i) – Crew Accommodation – Sleeping rooms – Location and general arrangements – Individual sleeping room provided for each seafarer over 18 years old on non-passenger ships
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 51.21 – Crew Accommodation – Sleeping Rooms – Furniture and fittings – Seafarers who are officers – Compliance with requirements
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 51.22 – Crew Accommodation – Sleeping Rooms – Furniture and fittings – Seafarers who are not officers – Compliance with requirements

Dated this 16th day of June 2016.