Contact the Registrar of Ships

The Registrar of Ships is responsible for maintaining the register of all ships registered in New Zealand. All ship registration applications and registration changes are dealt with by the registrar.

Visit the registrar

Level 10, Optimation House
1 Grey Street
Wellington

Write to the registrar

PO Box 27-006
Wellington 6141

Call the registrar

0508 22 55 22 – call Maritime New Zealand toll-free (within New Zealand)

+64 4 473 0111 – call Maritime New Zealand from outside of New Zealand

+64 4 494 1220 – direct line to the registrar
+64 4 494 1219 – direct line to the deputy registrar

Fax: +64 4 494 1263

Email: ship.registration@maritimenz.govt.nz