The Code, prepared by Maritime New Zealand in collaboration with relevant parties, sets such a standard. It sets out the duties and powers under existing legislation of those involved in port and harbour safety, and requires Regional Councils (as the principal local regulators of navigational safety) to undertake risk assessments and develop safety management systems for the harbours in their region. Maritime NZ is providing advice to Councils on these tasks and will approve the completed assessments and safety management plans.
The Code is supported by a number of guidelines of good practice. While the Code is voluntary, it has a strong level of support from all the relevant parties, and is being implemented throughout all our main ports and harbours. The priority is harbour areas where there is compulsory pilotage. Formal risk assessments and safety management systems are currently being developed for these harbours.
Copies of the Code and guidelines
  New Zealand Port and Harbour Marine Safety Code (PDF - 579KB)
Port and Harbour Risk Assessment and Safety Management Systems in New Zealand (PDF - 572KB)
Guidelines of Good Practice for Hydrographic Surveys in NZ Ports and Harbours (PDF - 452KB)
Guidelines for Providing Aids to Navigation in New Zealand (PDF - 529KB)
Environmental Factors Affecting Safe Access & Operations within NZ Ports & Harbours (PDF - 1Mb)
Guidelines for Aquaculture Management Areas & Marine Farms (PDF - 184Kb)
Safety Management of Power Line Crossings (PDF - 871Kb)
Hard copies are available free of charge from Maritime NZ, as are
CD versions. For copies, contact the Administrator, Analysis and Government
Relations on 04 494 1230, or e-mail publications@maritimenz.govt.nz.
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