Safety bulletin – Issue #22:
Volunteer health and safety
6 November 2009
Guidance notice – Issue #11:
Advice on amendments to ISM code
22 October 2009
Feedback on the future shape and direction of New Zealand's maritime qualifications and operational limits is now being sought by Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) as part of a major qualifications and operational limits review (QOL Review). The QOL Review aims to develop a clearer and more logical framework for qualifications and operational limits to meet the needs of New Zealand's commercial maritime sector, now and in the future.
This review process is expected to take 2 years to complete. There will be opportunities for the maritime community to get involved at various stages during the review process, as their input is vital to help shape the new framework.
Over the next few months, Qualifications and Operational Limits Project Manager Bridget Carter and Principle Maritime Advisor John Mansell will be visiting centres around the country to interview a cross-section of interested people from the maritime community.
MNZ wants to understand the problems and challenges with existing qualifications and operational limits, and what changes are required to better meet business needs.
The review will involve discussions with people from a number of areas in the maritime sector, including passenger and non-passenger vessels, fishing, ports, harbourmasters, training governance and training schools, owner-operators, and the shipping industry. This review will also include discussions with representative bodies, existing forums and individuals across management, engineering, deck and ratings.
If you are actively involved in the maritime sector and don't have a scheduled interview, you are welcome to download and complete the Maritime Community Engagement Programme Questionnaire, which is available as a Word document or a PDF.
Download Word version [Word 96Kb, 1 page]
Download PDF version [PDF 86Kb, 1 page]
Completed questionnaires should be returned to MNZ by 31 October 2009, using one of the methods outlined at the end of the questionnaire.
Initial engagement will take place between July and November 2009. Interviews will be held with nominated interested parties in regions around the country. See the following schedule for details:
Interested parties will also get the opportunity to provide further comment. MNZ will provide them with a consultation document for review in January 2010, outlining the findings of the initial review, problems to be addressed, and the criteria to be used in defining a new approach.
A dedicated feedback line has been set up for the qualifications and operational limits review. If you have any questions or general comments about the review, please email them to: qolreview@maritimenz.govt.nz.
This page will also be regularly updated so that interested parties are kept informed of developments.