Notice Title

Notice of Exemption from the Maritime Rules

Publication Date
13 Mar 2025

Tags

Maritime Transport Act Marine protection/maritime rules Maritime New Zealand

Notice Number

2025-au1348
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Pursuant to section 40AA(1)(a) of the Maritime Transport Act 1994, the Director of Maritime New Zealand hereby notifies the granting of the following exemptions from the Maritime Rules on 14 January 2025:

Rule Part

Rule Numbers

Requirement

Exempted (person, ship, product, etc)

Total

Maritime Transport Operator – Certification and Responsibilities

19.3

Requirement to hold Maritime Transport Operator Certificate

Surf Life Saving New Zealand and master of the vessels that are:

  • Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRBs) and Rescue Water Crafts (RWCs);
  • providing on water emergency response resources; and
  • not otherwise operating as a commercial ship,

for the purposes of the 2025 Auckland Sail Grand Prix at the Westhaven Marina, Eastern Viaduct and Princess Wharf.

1

19.41

All requirements in this rule for Maritime Transport Operator Plan

1

19.42

All requirements in this rule for maritime transport operator safety system

1

19.43

Maritime transport operator must ensure development and application of survey plan for each ship

1

19.45

All requirements in this rule for maintenance plan

1

19.62

All requirements in this rule for maritime transport operator responsible for safe ships

1

Crewing and Watchkeeping

31.84(2)

Minimum crewing requirements as per Minimum Safe Crewing Document for other passenger or non-passenger ships, as specified in tables and flowcharts

1