Crewing and Watchkeeping

31.42(b) and (c)

Minimum number of crew holding certificates prescribed in rule 31.43 (unlimited area) only in respect to rule 31.43(1)(a), navigational watchkeepers specified in Table 2 – non-passenger ships of less than 500GT, Rating – 2 x DWRs; and rule 31.43(1)(b), engine room watchkeepers specified in Table 3 – non-passenger ships of 750 kW or more and less than 3,000 kW, and which are less than 3,000 kW, 2nd Engineer – MEC 2 <3,000 kW.

And only in respect to rule 31.44 (coastal and offshore limits), navigational watchkeepers specified in Table 5 – non-passenger ships of 24 metres or more in length but less than 500 GT operating exclusively within coastal limits, Rating – 2 x DWRs.

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Exemption dated: 12 September 2025

Valid until: 11 September 2030

Owner: Seaworks Limited

Master: Master of vessel

Vessel(s) (MNZ #):

• Seasurveyor (MNZ 134144)
• Seaworker (MNZ 136052)

Seafarer Certification

32.10(1)

Requirement to hold certificate and associated endorsements only with respect to holding a DWR certificate of proficiency together with associated ancillaries or the requirement to hold a MEC 2 certificate of competency together with associated ancillaries.

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Exemption dated: 12 September 2025

Valid until: 11 September 2029

Owner: Seaworks Limited

Person: Any seafarer acting in the position described in the MSCD of “Rating” or “Engineer”

Vessel (MNZ #):

• Seasurveyor (MNZ 134144)
• Seaworker (MNZ 136052)

32.42, Table 3, rows 5 (sea service) and 6 (training)

Requirements for skipper restricted limits certificate of competency – completion of approved sea service, including completion of an approved training record book; and successful relevant training.

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Exemption dated: 19 September 2025

Valid until: 10 October 2025 or until a Skipper restricted limits endorsed to 500GT and Skipper Coastal/Offshore has been issued to the Holder, whichever occurs first

Person: Holder of Skipper Restricted Limits and Skipper Coastal/Offshore Certificates

32.44, Table 4, rows 4 (sea service) and 5 (training)

Requirements for skipper/coastal offshore certificate of competency – completion of approved sea service; and successful relevant training.

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32.62(2)

Completion of approved sea service of no less than 12 months within 5 years preceding date of application while holding current certificates of competency and passing any assessment that the Director may require for endorsement for skipper restricted limits certificate of competency endorsed to 500GT.

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Design, Construction and Equipment – Passenger Ships which are not SOLAS Ships

40A.40(1)

Electrical systems for ships 24 metres or less in length overall must comply with relevant rules of a classification society named in rule 40A.9(2)(a) or applicable parts of the AS/NZS 3004.2 Electrical installations – Marinas and Boats.

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Exemption dated: 15 September 2025

Valid until: 14 September 2035

Owner: Lussomare Limited

Vessel (MNZ #): Enigma (MNZ 143931)

40A.55(1), Appendix 3, 3.3, non-portable foam and CO² extinguishers, (2)

Provision of fire-fighting appliances in accordance with Appendix 3, 3.3 restricted limit ships – only in respect to provision of non-portable foam (at least 45 litres capacity) and CO² (at least 15 kgs capacity) extinguishers in a ship of 24 metres or more in length overall in any machinery space of Category A.

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Exemption dated: 22 September 2025

Valid until: 21 September 2030

Owner: Auckland Transport

Master: Master of vessel

Vessel (MNZ #): Starflyte (MNZ 124825)

Design, Construction and Equipment – Sailing Ships

40E.5(1)

Owner must ensure ship’s design approval meets and complies with requirements set out in subrules 40E.5(1)(a) and (1)(b).

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Exemption dated: 18 September 2025

Valid until: 17 September 2030

Owner: Te Puna I Rangiriri Trust

Master: Master of vessel

Vessel (MNZ #): Ngahiraka-Mai-Tawhiti (MNZ 134664)

40E.7(1)

A post-10 April 2010 ship’s construction standards are considered to comply with rule 40E.6(1) when requirements set out in subrules (1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(c), and (1)(d), are met.

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40E.10

A ships intact stability must be determined and documented in accordance with Appendix 1.

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40E.15(1)

Ready egress with certain requirements (set out from subrules (1)(a) to (1)(e)) must be provided, from decks or compartments that accommodate 12 or less persons, by stairways or by ladderways.

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40E.15(2)

Ready egress with certain requirements (set out from subrules (2)(a) to (2)(g)) must be provided, from decks or compartments that accommodation 12 or less persons, by stairways.

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40E.15(3)

Minimum width of any single opening giving normal egress from any accommodation to open deck space must meet requirements in subrules (3)(a), (3)(b), and (3)(c).

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40E.24(1)

Ships must be fitted with bilge pumping systems capable of pumping from, and draining every watertight compartment in the ship that is neither a permanent oil nor water tank.

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40E.25(1)

Every ship must be provided with the number, capacity and type of bilge pumps specified in Table 20.

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40E.26(7)

Bilge suction pipes in ships of 10 metres or more in length, must meet the diameter requirements set out in subrules (7)(a) and (7)(b).

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40E.35

On ships post-1 April 2010 or ships that undergo major alteration of their electrical systems – provision of diagrams and information (required in sub-rule (1)) as set out in subrule (2) must be in a clear and legible form, and approved by a surveyor recognised by the Director.

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40E.36(1)

Installation of electrical wiring and equipment must be carried out by suitably qualified persons experienced in marine electrical work.

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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.

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40E.39(1)

A manual containing the information set out in subrules (2) and (3) must be kept on board and be readily accessible at all times on a ship of more than 12 metres in length.

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40E.50(1)

Provision of fire-fighting appliances in accordance with the requirements of Appendix 3, and compliance, maintenance, inspection and testing, in accordance with Part 42B – only with respect to Appendix 3.4 – ships of less than 12 metres in length.

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40E.51(1)

Provision of life-saving appliances in accordance with the requirements of Appendix 4, and compliance, maintenance, inspection and servicing, in accordance with Part 42A – only with respect to Appendix 4.3 – ships that proceed beyond the inshore limit but not beyond the coastal limit.

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40E.52(1)

Provision of radio communication equipment in accordance with requirements of Appendix 5.

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40E.53(1)

Provision for ships that operate beyond restricted limits to carry a barometer, an efficient fixed or portable searchlight suitable for use in man-overboard searches, and adequate wire cutting equipment for use in dismasting.

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Design, Construction and Equipment – Novel Ships

40G.5(3)(a)

Owner must ensure that the ship’s operation is audited by the Director, in accordance with section 54 of the Act, no less than once per calendar year.

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Exemption dated: 11 September 2025

Valid until: 23 July 2030

Owner: Waikato Regional Council

Vessel(s) (MNZ #):

• Sea (MNZ 143826)
• Swift (MNZ 143971)

40G.7

Annual survey of the ship and its equipment is carried out by a surveyor within three months before or after each anniversary date of issue of certificate of fitness.

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Navigational equipment

45.27(1)(a)

Gyro-compasses must be fitted on fishing ships of 45 metres or more in length constructed on or after 1 September 1984 that meet the requirements of the International Maritime Organization Assembly Resolution A.424(XI).

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Exemption dated: 10 September 2025

Valid from: 2 November 2025 to 1 November 2028

Owner: Sealord Group Limited

Vessel (MNZ #): Rehua (MNZ 106198)

Surveys, Certification and Maintenance

46.24(3)

Owner of a barge must not operate barge unless it has a valid New Zealand Barge Safety Certificate.

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Exemption dated: 16 September 2025

Valid until: 14 December 2025

Owner: Heron Construction Company Limited

Vessel (MNZ #): Kimahia (MNZ 127814)