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 5 August 2017 to 5 October 2017, of the following exemptions:

• 8 from Maritime Rule 19.3 – Maritime Transport Operator – Certification and Responsibilities – Requirement to hold Maritime Transport Operator Certificate.
• 8 from Maritime Rule 19.41 – Maritime Transport Operator – Certification and Responsibilities – Maritime Transport Operator Plan requirements.
• 8 from Maritime Rule 19.42(1) – Maritime Transport Operator – Certification and Responsibilities – Develop and document maritime transport operator safety system in the Maritime Transport Operator Plan.
• 8 from Maritime Rule 19.43(1) – Maritime Transport Operator – Certification and Responsibilities – Develop and apply a survey plan.
• 8 from Maritime Rule 19.45(1) – Maritime Transport Operator – Certification and Responsibilities – Develop and apply a maintenance plan.
• 8 from Maritime Rule 19.46(1) – Maritime Transport Operator – Certification and Responsibilities – Develop relevant safety equipment list and a spare parts list.
• 9 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) – Maritime Transport Operator – Certification and Responsibilities – Survey requirements – Must ensure surveyor completes surveys for each ship, including any barge that carries persons or passengers on board.
• 1 from Maritime Rule 19.65(a) - Maritime Transport Operator – Certification and Responsibilities – Display Certificate of Survey for each ship of six metres or more in length in a prominent position.

Dated this 12th day of October 2017.