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Welcome to the latest issue of Safe Seas Clean Seas.
As a safety regulator, it is critical that Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) regularly reviews its practices, policies and procedures to ensure that these continue to meet the needs of the maritime sector and the New Zealand public – while at the same time improving the delivery of our various functions and services. This is also part of our ongoing obligation to ensure transparency and accountability to those that we serve.
Catherine Taylor,
Director of Maritime New Zealand
While the regulator has a lead role to play in this process, the industry also has a self-interest in taking responsibility for its own safety, and in working with MNZ to make improvements to the safety system. This is both a necessary and important process if the industry is to adapt in what is an increasingly competitive commercial maritime environment.
Since becoming Director in late 2006, I have initiated a number of significant reviews designed to improve the delivery of various MNZ functions and services, and to ensure greater consistency in the application of safety standards across the industry.
Significant work undertaken to date includes: the operational review of the Safe Ship Management (SSM) system, which has seen numerous practical improvements rolled out to industry; a more robust process for the handling of exemptions; and a recent internal organisational review to ensure we have the right mix of skills and technical experience as we move forward. And, of course, the recent launch of the major maritime Qualifications and Operational Limits Review and the review of Maritime Rule Parts 21 and 46, which will be key strategic priorities as we move ahead.
MNZ remains committed to accountability, transparency and learning through investigation, engagement, and independent audit and review.
As always, input from the maritime community is critical in helping us get the mix right, as we lead and support the industry to take responsibility for safe, secure and clean seas.
I hope you enjoy this issue.
Catherine Taylor
Director of Maritime New Zealand