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Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) has decided to phase in the implementation of the new Maritime Operator Safety System (MOSS) for the maritime sector, with operators coming into the new system from 1 July 2014.
The proposed rules for MOSS, which will replace the current Safe Ship Management (SSM) system, are due to be considered by the Transport Minister for gazetting by 1 July 2013. It is anticipated the new rules will come into force on 1 July 2014.
Work is underway to develop the detailed policies, procedures and IT systems to implement the proposed rules.
SSM companies, surveyors and operators will continue to operate as they currently do until 30 June 2014. Operators will continue to be members of an SSM company and must meet their obligations under SSM, including renewing SSM Certificates when they expire and having vessels surveyed in accordance with their survey plans.
For more information, please refer to our frequently asked questions.
If you have any further enquiries about MOSS, please email moss@maritimenz.govt.nz.
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In 2002, Thompson Clarke Shipping Pty Ltd conducted an independent review for Maritime Safety Authority (now Maritime New Zealand) of its Safe Ship Management (SSM) systems on commercial non-SOLAS vessels in New Zealand. The review assessed the ability of the SSM and Safe Operational Plan management systems to effectively deliver safety at a reasonable cost.
Review of Safe Ship Management Systems, Thompson Clarke Shipping (2002) [PDF: 434Kb, 73 pages]
In response, the Office of the Auditor General produced a report in December 2005 outlining how Maritime New Zealand could approach the recommendations that Thompson Clarke made in its 2002 report.
Report by the Office of the Auditor General (2005) [PDF: 140Kb, 40 pages]
As a result, MNZ is developing MOSS – a proposed new framework to improve maritime operator safety. To achieve this, we are proposing changes to the rules that guide what is currently known as the Safe Ship Management (SSM) system: Rule Parts 21 and 46.
This proposal involves replacing maritime Rule Part 46 (which guides surveys, certification and maintenance) with the proposed Rule Part 44; and maritime Rule Part 21 (which guides the certification of maritime transport operators) with the proposed Rule Part 19.
Public consultation began in April 2010, when MNZ released two draft rules for public consultation and received a significant response: 102 written submissions, with 13 oral submissions later presented to the MOSS Submissions Panel.
The 2010 submissions were analysed and MNZ prepared a detailed response to the points made. Further work was undertaken in response to the submissions, and changes made to the proposed rules.
In April 2012, MNZ released the two revised draft rules for public consultation again and also held a number of public meetings to discuss these proposed changes.
Submissions closed in June 2012, with over 70 responses. The submission panel considered the key issues and decided on any proposed changes that need to be made to the rules. These were provided to Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) Authority for consideration.
MNZ is on track to deliver the new MOSS rules (Rule Part 19 and Rule Part 44) to the Minister of Transport for his consideration and approval by 1 July 2013. Until the rules are approved and made public, MNZ is not able to engage with industry about the rules and how they will be implemented under MOSS. However, if and when approval is confirmed, close industry engagement will begin.
MNZ completed its latest consultation round on a proposed Maritime Operator Safety System (MOSS) in 2012. This enabled the maritime community to consider changes made to the rules since consultation first started in 2010. Submissions closed in June 2012, with over 70 responses.
Invitation to Comment Rule Part 19 [PDF: 99Kb, 13 pages] – Provides rationale for changes; summary of the proposed amendment; impact on stakeholders; overview of the consultation process and timeline; and dates and venues for public meetings.
Draft of Maritime Rule Part 19 [PDF: 41Kb, 14 pages, Version 30, 16 April 2012]
Advisory Circular Rule Part 19 [PDF: 302Kb, 18 pages] – Give assistance and explanations about the standards and requirements set out in the maritime rules; sets out how the rules can be satisfied.
Invitation to Comment Rule Part 44 [PDF: 101Kb, 12 pages] – Provides rationale for changes; summary of the proposed amendment; impact on stakeholders; overview of the consultation process and timeline; and dates and venues for public meetings.
Draft of Maritime Rule Part 44 [PDF: 39Kb, 13 pages, Version 32, 16 April 2012]
Advisory Circular Rule Part 44 [PDF: 211Kb, 19 pages] – Give assistance and explanations about the standards and requirements set out in the maritime rules; sets out how the rules can be satisfied.
MNZ held public meetings throughout New Zealand in May 2012. These meetings were to aid the public’s understanding of what changes to the frameworks were being proposals. The video below captures the presentation on MOSS given at the public meeting held in Picton.
A draft of Rule Part 19 (to replace Section 2 of Rule 21), which guides the certification of maritime transport operators. and a draft of Rule Part 44 (to replace Section 2 of Rule 46), which guides surveys, certification and maintenance of domestic commercial vessels.
Download Draft Rule Part 19 [PDF: 57Kb, 12 pages]
Download Draft Rule Part 44 [PDF: 69Kb, 15 pages]
ITCs provide rationale for changes; summary of the proposed amendment; impact on stakeholders; overview of the consultation process and timeline; and dates and venues for public meetings.
Download ITC for Rule Part 19 [PDF: 123Kb, 14 pages]
Download ITC for Rule Part 44 [PDF: 119Kb, 14 pages]
These circulars give assistance and explanations about the standards and requirements set out in the maritime rules; sets out how the rules can be satisfied.
Download advisory circulars for Rule Part 19 [PDF: 117Kb, 6 pages]
Download advisory circulars for Rule Part 44 [PDF: 120Kb, 7 pages]
The RIS includes an account of the status quo, problems associated with the status quo and options for resolving the problems. It also includes benefits, costs and impacts. The RIS is a Cabinet requirement for any significant regulatory change.
Download the RIS [PDF: 147Kb, 21 pages]
Summary of submissions [PDF: 40Kb, 3 pages]
Maritime New Zealand’s response to 2010 MOSS submissions [PDF: 463Kb, 110 pages]
Read the letter sent out to interested parties [PDF: 57Kb, 5 pages]
View the information pack sent out to interested parties [PDF: 434Kb, 73 pages]
Provides a context for the proposal to extend the survey cycle for vessels with water lubricated shafts from 4 years to 5 years, under the proposed MOSS.
This document is attached to the RIS.
Download the RIS [PDF: 147Kb, 21 pages]
