This advisory circular for Part 47 supports Maritime Rule Part 47 and when a number reference such as rule 47.5 is used, it relates to a specific rule within Part 47. For explanation of some of the expressions used within the rule, which may be unfamiliar, please reference the Definitions section of the rule, or if not detailed there, the International Convention on Load Lines 1966.
Maritime NZ advisory circular on Part 47, 2011 [PDF: 445Kb, 54 pages]
This amendment updates obligations under the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.
These rules come into force 1 April 2011 with the amendments made under the STCW Manila Amendments coming into force 1 January 2012.
Maritime Rules Part 34: Amendment 2011 [PDF: 91Kb, 34 pages]
This omnibus makes minor corrections to a large number of maritime rules along with a few amendments of a more technical nature to Part 40E and an administrative amendment to Part 21.
These rules came into force on 1 April 2011.
Maritime Rules Various Amendments 2011 [PDF: 56Kb, 15 pages]
These rules introduce new MARPOL regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil. The new requirements clarify how machinery space oily wastes are managed; set new requirements for ship-to-ship oil cargo transfers; and prohibit, from 1 August 2011, the carriage in bulk as cargo or carriage and use as fuel of heavy grades of oil on board New Zealand ships in the Antarctic area (below 60º S). The amendments also correct a number of small administrative errors in various rules, remove redundant provisions, and incorporate the form of MARPOL certificates and oil record books by reference.
The MARPOL amendments come into force on 1 January 2011, except for the heavy oil ban, which is effective from 1 August 2011. The other amendments come into force on 1 October 2010.
Marine Protection Rules Parts 100-200: Amendment 2010 [PDF: 85Kb, 27 pages]
These rules replace the rafting rules in Part 80: Marine Craft used in Adventure Tourism with effect from 1 April 2011. The new rules apply to raft guide training and raft hire; relax certain requirements for low risk rafting activities; and set higher standards for raft guides’ first aid and river rescue training.
This rule came into force on 1 April 2011.
Maritime Rules Part 81: Commercial Rafting Operations [PDF: 148Kb, 56 pages]
Maritime Rules Part 90 specifies compulsory pilotage areas and thresholds for pilotage. It also covers qualifications and training for pilots and pilotage exempt masters, and the issue of pilot licences and masters’ pilotage exemption certificates (PECs) by the Director of Maritime New Zealand.
This rule came into force on 1 April 2011.
Maritime Rule Part 90: Amendment 2010 [PDF: 314Kb, 91 pages]
The Maritime Rules Part 91: Amendment 2010 amends Part 91 to allow the Director Maritime of New Zealand to establish reserved areas where he or she has responsibility for navigational safety. The Director must consult with the public, interested persons and local authorities when establishing a reserved area.
This rule came into force on 1 April 2011.
Maritime Rules Part 91: Amendment 2010 [PDF: 70Kb, 19 pages]
