Notice of Exemption From the Maritime Rules
Pursuant to section 40AA(1)(a) of the Maritime Transport Act 1994, the Director of Maritime New Zealand hereby notifies the granting of the exemption from the Maritime Rules on 12 November 2024, in relation to:
Rule Part |
Rule |
Requirement |
Exempted (person, ship, product etc.) |
Crewing and Watchkeeping |
31.82(1) |
Requirement to operate under Minimum Safe Crewing Document for some ships – only with respect to the requirement to operate with Qualified Deck Crew (QDCs) |
Real Journeys Limited (owner); the Master; and the following vessels: Earnslaw, MNZ.100128 |
Seafarer Certification |
32.10(1)(a) |
Requirement to hold certificate and associated endorsements – only on respect to any person to hold a QDC certificate in order to operate a commercial ship |
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32.10(1)(b) |
Requirement to hold certificate and associated endorsements – only in respect to exercising the privileges relating to a QDC certificate |