Pursuant to section 448(2) of the Maritime Transport Act 1994, Maritime New Zealand gives notice of the making of the following marine protection rules:

Marine Protection Rules Part 102 Amendment 2017.

These rules were signed on 3 September 2017 and will come into force as follows:

• Entry into force is suspended until it is applied by the Minister by notice in the New Zealand Gazette, under section 451(3) of the Maritime Transport Act 1994.

These rules are available for inspection free of charge, or for purchase, from Maritime New Zealand, Level 11, 1 Grey Street, Wellington, or on the Maritime New Zealand website at: www.maritimenz.govt.nz/rules.

Dated at Wellington this 7th day of September 2017.

MARK BATT, Manager Domestic and International Policy, Maritime New Zealand.