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The National Advisory Committee

Maritime New Zealand chairs and services a consultative group that oversees the development of a robust national safety system, centred on the implementation of the New Zealand Port and Harbour Marine Safety Code.

The Committee represents a wide range of organisations with an interest in and responsibilities for port and harbour safety: shipowners, maritime pilots, port and terminal operators, insurers, seafarers, ships’ masters, and central and local Government agencies concerned with navigational safety, protection of the environment, occupational health, and transport policy.

The following organisations are currently represented on the National Advisory Committee:

Maritime New Zealand (Chair)
Regional Councils
Port companies
Harbourmasters’ Special Interest Group
Land Information New Zealand (LINZ)
Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ)
Nautical Institute
Association of Shipping Agents (ASA)
New Zealand Shipping Federation
New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
Marine Transport Association
New Zealand Maritime Pilots’ Association
New Zealand seafood Industry Council
Department of Labour