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Notice of Exemption From Maritime Rules: 19.63(1)(a); 31.42(c); 31.44(b), Table 6; 40C, Appendix 1, 1.4; 40D.11(1); 45.27(1)(a); 46.17(1)(a)

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 1 April 2016 to 29 April 2016, of the following exemptions:

  • 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(b), Table 6 – 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 at least engine room watchkeepers specified in Table 6
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 40C, Appendix 1, 1.4 – Design, Construction and Equipment – Non-passenger ships that are not SOLAS ships – Intact stability – Tugs – Requirements for a ship engaged in towing
  • 2 from Maritime Rule 40D.11(1) – Design, Construction and Equipment – Fishing Ships Design survey, construction and structural strength – Watertight bulkheads – Every ship of 12 metres or more in length must be fitted with a vertically continuous watertight collision bulkhead
  • 1 from Maritime Rule 45.27(1)(a) – Navigational Equipment – Ships of 500 tons gross tonnage or more to which SOLAS is not applied – Gyro-compasses meeting requirements of the International Maritime Organization Assembly Resolution A.424(XI)
  • 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 – Hull and external fittings inspections below the waterline with the ship out of the water at intervals not exceeding two years

Dated this 4th day of August 2016.