Notice of Exemptions from the Maritime Rules
Pursuant to section 40AA(5) of the Maritime Transport Act 1994 (“MTA”), the Director of Maritime New Zealand hereby notifies the granting of the following exemptions from the Maritime Rules in accordance with section 40AA(1)(a) during the period 5 March 2025 to 20 March 2025 inclusive:
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Rule Part |
Rule |
Requirement |
Exempted (person, ship, product, etc) |
Total |
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Maritime Transport Operator – Certification and Responsibilities |
19.3 |
Requirement to hold Maritime Transport Operator Certificate |
Oyster Global Charters Ltd (owner) and vessel, Crazy Horse, MNZ No. 143156 |
1 |
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19.62(1) |
A ship must have a valid Certificate of Survey issued under rule 44.41 before it can be operated |
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2 |
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19.63(1) |
Maritime transport operator must ensure surveyor completes surveys for each ship in its maritime transport operation including barges carrying persons or passengers on board |
Bay Underwater Services NZ Limited (owner and operator) and vessel, Te Awaroa, MNZ No. 105810 |
1 |
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Carriage of Cargoes – Stowage |
24B.10(2) |
Roll on/roll off ships – shipper of a road freight, road tank, or road livestock vehicles must not offer the vehicle on a ro-ro ship unless it is fitted with vehicle securing points and marked with an information plate |
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5 |
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Seafarer Certification |
32.42, Table 3 |
Requirements set out in Table 3 for Skipper Restricted Limits certificate of competency only with respect to sea service, training and examinations |
Holder of Skipper Restricted Limits certificate |
1 |
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Design, Construction and Equipment – Passenger Ships which are not SOLAS Ships |
40A.12(4)(a) |
Doorways and other access openings must not be fitted in the collision bulkhead below the freeboard deck |
Auckland Transport (owner) and vessel, At Hybrid - Electric 1, MNZ No. 143391 |
1 |
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40A.18(2) |
Seating requirements for continuous fixed seating |
Marahau Water Taxis Limited (owner) and vessels:
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1 |
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40A.18(3)(a) |
Passageways length requirements of installed fixed seating provided for ready escape |
1 |
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40A.55(1), Appendix 3, 3.3 |
Provision of fire-fighting appliances in accordance with Appendix 3.3 on restricted limit ships – only in respect to non-portable foam and CO2 extinguishers in a ship of 24 metres or more in length overall |
Auckland Transport (owner) and master of vessel, Wanderer, MNZ No. 133100 |
1 |
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Design, Construction and Equipment – Sailing Ships |
40E.31(1)(d)(i) |
All fuel tanks fitted in a ship must be provided with vents and filling connections located in a safe open-air position in accordance with the standards referred to in rule 40E.7 |
Lowrie Boat Charters Limited (owner) and vessel, The Bach, MNZ No. 142822 |
1 |
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40E.37(1) |
Electrical systems for ships 24 metres or less must comply with relevant rules of a classification society named in rule 40A.17(1)(a); or applicable parts of the AS/NZ 3004.2 Electrical Installations – Marinas and Boats |
Lowrie Boat Charters Limited (owner) and vessel, The Bach, MNZ No. 142822 |
1 |
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Safety Equipment – Life Saving Appliances – Performance, Maintenance and Servicing |
42A.17(1) & (2) |
Non-SOLAS lifebuoys must meet the requirements of section 2.1 of the International Life-Saving Appliance Code unless otherwise modified in circumstances set out in sub-rule 42A.172) |
Marahau Water Taxis Limited (owner) and vessels:
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1 |
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Navigational equipment |
45.13(a) |
Ships that are 1,600 gross tonnage or more must be fitted with an echo-sounding device that meets IMO Assembly Resolution requirements A.224(VII) |
Swire Shipping NZ Limited (owner) and vessel, Moana Chief, IMO No. 9516741 |
1 |