Part 19 – Maritime Transport Operator – Certification and Responsibilities

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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Owner: Wellington Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated

Operator: Coastguard New Zealand

Exemption date: 20 May 2026

Exemption period: Valid until 20 May 2026

Vessel (MNZ No.): Spirit of Wellington (MNZ 122404)

Part 20 – Operating Limits

20.21

Requirement to operate within lesser of operating limits assigned to ship or operating limits that apply to Master

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Owner: Royal New Zealand Coastguard Incorporated

Operator: Coastguard New Zealand

Exemption date: 6 May 2026

Exemption period: Valid until 6 May 2026

Person: Master of vessel

Vessel (MNZ No.): Whanganui Rescue (MNZ 143919)

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Exemption date: 10 June 2026

Exemption period: Valid until 10 June 2026

Person: Master of vessel

Vessel (MNZ No.): Houhora Rescue (MNZ 142074)

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Owner: Hawkes Bay Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated

Operator: Coastguard New Zealand

Exemption date: 4 May 2026

Exemption period: Valid until 4 May 2026

Person: Master of vessel

Vessel (MNZ No.): Celia Knowles (MNZ 133675)

Part 31 – 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

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Owner: Royal New Zealand Coastguard Incorporated

Operator: Coastguard New Zealand

Exemption date: 6 May 2026

Exemption period: Valid until 6 May 2026

Person: Master of vessel

Vessel (MNZ No.): Whanganui Rescue (MNZ 143919)

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Exemption date: 10 June 2026

Exemption period: Valid until 10 June 2026

Person: Master of vessel

Vessel (MNZ No.): Houhora Rescue (MNZ 142074)

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Owner: Hawkes Bay Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated

Operator: Coastguard New Zealand

Exemption date: 4 May 2026

Exemption period: Valid until 4 May 2026

Person: Master of vessel

Vessel (MNZ No.): Celia Knowles (MNZ 133675)

31.84(4)(d)

Minimum crewing requirements for non–passenger ships less than 24 metres operating beyond restricted limits but within coastal limits (Table 13)

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Owner: Royal New Zealand Coastguard Incorporated

Operator: Coastguard New Zealand

Exemption date: 6 May 2026

Exemption period: Valid until 6 May 2026

Person: Master of vessel

Vessel (MNZ No.): Whanganui Rescue (MNZ 143919)

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Exemption date: 10 June 2026

Exemption period: Valid until 10 June 2026

Person: Master of vessel

Vessel (MNZ No.): Houhora Rescue (MNZ 142074)

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Owner: Hawkes Bay Volunteer Coastguard Incorporated

Operator: Coastguard New Zealand

Exemption date: 4 May 2026

Exemption period: Valid until 4 May 2026

Person: Master of vessel

Vessel (MNZ No.): Celia Knowles (MNZ 133675)

Part 40C – Design, Construction and Equipment – Non-passenger Ships that are not SOLAS Ships

40C.5

Owner and master of a ship must ensure that the additional safety equipment provided meet the standards required in this rule part

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Owner: Royal New Zealand Coastguard Incorporated

Operator: Coastguard New Zealand

Exemption date: 30 April 2026

Exemption period: Valid until 29 April 2031

Person: Master of vessel

Vessel/s: Personal watercraft (PWC) as applicable

40C.13(1)

Intact stability requirements of a post-27 May 2004 fully decked ship – only with respect to heeling test requirements in Appendix 1, 1.1

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40C.15(2)(a)

Minimum freeboard measurements for a ship with a continuous weather deck

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40C.15(4)

Minimum freeboard or clear height of side of a ship must not be less than that required to meet any requirement of rule 40C.13.

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40C.16(1)

Shelter and passenger accommodation must be provided for the total number of persons on board a ship that proceeds beyond enclosed water limits

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40C.19(1)(b)

Weathertight integrity requirements – compliance with Table 40C.1 and associated notes for the height above deck of the coamings of hatchways and the permanent weathertight sills of openings in deckhouses or companionways that give access into spaces below the weathertight deck

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40C.19(2)(a)

Ventilators on a ship that are not subject to the requirements of Part 47 must have the coaming heights above deck shown in Table 40C.2.

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40C.20(a)

Bulwarks or fixed guard rails must be fitted near the edge of every exposed deck to which passengers and crew have normal access but where impracticable, a surveyor may permit the omission of such rails or bulwarks, if adequate grab rails and toe rails together with safe footing are provided

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40C.20(b)

Height of guard rails or bulwarks above the deck on decks to which passengers have access must be not less than the height shown in Table 40C.3

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40C.23(1)

Provision of a system capable of pumping and draining any watertight compartment in the ship.

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40C.24(1)

Bilge pump requirements as specified in Table 40C.4 on decked ships.

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40C.25(7)

Discharge piping arrangement requirements for ships fitted with submersible bilge pumps according to rule 40C.24(2).

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40C.26

Bilge alarm requirements for ships that are not open or partially decked.

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40C.30(2)

A ship must provide means of isolating a source of fuel that may feed a fire in a machinery space. If the ship is 24 meters or more in length, then fitting requirements apply for a valve or cock that can be closed outside of machinery space.

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40C.32(1)

Requirements for efficient means of closure in openings below the weather deck of ships less than 24 metres in length overall.

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40C.35(1)

Owner of a post–27 May 2004 ship or a ship undergoes major alteration of its electrical system must ensure they provide clear and legible information set out in subrule (2).

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40C.37(1)

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

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40C.38(4)

Owner of a post-27 May 2004 ship must maintain copies of drawings and manuals required by this rule on board the ship.

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40C.51(1)

Provision of fire-fighting appliances in accordance with Appendix 2 of Part 40C – only with respect to Appendix 2, 2.3 – Restricted coastal and restricted limits ships.

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40C.51(2)

Fire appliances must meet performance standards in Part 42B

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40C.51(3)

Fire appliances must be maintained, inspected and serviced in accordance with Part 42B.

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40C.52(1)

Provision of life–saving appliances in accordance with Appendix 3 of Part 40C – only with respect to Appendix 3, 3.3 – Restricted coastal and restricted limits ships.

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40C.52(2)

Life-saving appliances must meet performance standards prescribed in Part 42A.

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40C.53(1)

Provision of radiocommunication equipment on ships that proceed beyond enclosed waters – only with respect to Appendix 4, 4.1 – Ships within a VHF coverage area.

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40C.55

Requirements for the provision of anchors and cables on post-27 May 2004 ships of less than 24 metres in length overall.

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