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Safe Operational Plans for jet boats

Jet boats that carry passengers at planing speed, on any river, for hire or reward are required to have a Safe Operational Plan (SOP) under Maritime Rule Part 80.

A Safe Operational Plan (SOP) provides a practical set of safety requirements to ensure that certain specialised operations or craft have appropriate safety systems.

To get a Safe Operational Plan, contact your nearest jet boat Authorised Person/Safety Auditor. They will inspect, audit and approve your operation of behalf of the Director of Maritime New Zealand.

Each operation must undergo an annual audit for their Safe Operational Plan Certificate of Compliance to remain valid.

Note that a vessel required to operate under a safe operational plan cannot then be under a safe ship management (SSM) system.

List of Authorised Persons/Safety Auditors [PDF: 90Kb, 4 pages]

Maritime Rule Part 80

Learn more about Safe Operational Plans

Queenstown jet boat operators please note

Jet boating operations in the Queenstown Lakes District Council must be audited by the Authorised Person who is recognised by the Director of Maritime New Zealand. This situation is being reviewed by the Director and the Queenstown Lakes District Council.

Passenger Briefing Card for Jet Boating [PDF: 169Kb, 1 page]

Jet Boating Update Newsletter

Issue 4 - August 2009

Download [PDF: 990Kb, 5 pages]

Contact for further information

If you require any further information about safe operational plans, please contact Maritime New Zealand’s Nautical Adviser, SMS.

Contact Maritime New Zealand