EMERGENCIES

How to:

• Make a MAYDAY or emergency call
• Report a commercial accident, incident or injury
• Report a recreational boating accident
• Report discharges or spills

SEARCH & RESCUE

• Register your distress beacon
  [www.beacons.org.nz]

ONLINE SERVICES

Maritime New Zealand's current online services.

• SSM certificate search
• Registered ship name search

Key info about boating activities and staying safe on the water.

• Skipper responsibilities
• Lifejackets
• Communications equipment
• Publications and resources
• Recreational boating home page

New summer boating safety initiatives launched
Friday, 16 October 2009

Mad Dog River Boarding safety inspection concluded
Wednesday, 14 October 2009

Search for kayakers suspended
Monday, 12 October 2009

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All you need to know about qualifications and how to apply.

• Becoming a skipper
• Approved training providers
• Recognition of non-NZ certificates
• Frequently asked questions
• Seafarer licensing home page

Safety bulletin – Issue #22:
Volunteer health and safety
6 November 2009

Lighthouse profiles
Read historical and technical information about each of Maritime New Zealand's 23 lighthouses.
22 October 2009

Guidance notice – Issue #11:
Advice on amendments to ISM code
22 October 2009

Essential info for safe, secure and clean operation.

• Shipping safety & safety updates
• Safe Ship Management
• Ship registration
• Health and safety
• Commercial operators home page

Input sought on navigational safety rules and wearing of PFDs (lifejackets)
Closes 18 December 2009

Input sought on qualifications and operational limits

Review of maritime sewage discharge regulations - invitation to comment