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The Part specifies:
- minimum hours of rest requirements from Section A-VIII/1 - Fitness
for Duty - of the International Convention on Standards of Training,
Certification and Watchkeeping 1978, as amended in 1995 (STCW-95)
- personnel numbers and qualifications (including
specialist vessel endorsements and basic safety training) required
onboard, watchkeeping standards and sea-going licences.
Initially Part 31A, as it came into force on 1st August 1998, covered
only Fitness for Duty requirements. The personnel and qualification
requirements were added in an amendment which came into force on 1st
February 2001.
The advisory circular to Part 31A provides information on minimum
safe crewing assessments and the effects, signs and symptoms of fatigue.
Current Advisory Circular: Issue No 31A-1 (October 2001).
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Part 31B Crewing & Watchkeeping
- Offshore, Coastal & Restricted
(Non-Fishing Vessels)
Part 31B provides for the determination of the number of
crew and qualifications required on restricted-limit ships (other
than fishing ships), and ships of less than 45 metres in length that
operate outside restricted limits (other than fishing ships).
Part 31B came into force on 1st February 2001.
The Advisory Circular to Part 31B provides information on minimum
safe crewing assessments, guidance on watchkeeping, and the effects,
signs and symptoms of fatigue.
Current Advisory Circular: Issue No 31B-1 (October 2001).
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Part 31C Crewing & Watchkeeping
- Fishing Vessels
Part 31C provides for the determination of the number of
crew and qualifications required on fishing ships. This includes New
Zealand ships when operating in an overseas restricted limit.
Part 31C came into force on 1st February 2001.
The Advisory Circular to Part 31C includes guidance on watchkeeping,
and the effects, signs and symptoms of fatigue.
Current Advisory Circular: Issue No 31C-1 (October 2001).
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Part 32 Qualifications
+ Amendments 1 & 2
Part 32 provides New Zealand's qualification structure for
nautical and engineering certificates.
The rules implement the requirements of the International Convention
on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers
1978, as amended in 1995 (STCW-95) in respect of ships operating outside
of New Zealand waters. They amend the qualification structure for
nautical and engineering personnel of ships operating only within
New Zealand waters.
The rules provide for recognition of qualifications and experience
gained through service with the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Part 32 reflects recent changes in the commercial shipping sector
and the new skills these changes require, and acknowledges advances
in training techniques developed for specific maritime qualifications.
Part 32 came into force on 22nd October 1999.
Draft amendments to Part 32, scheduled for release in late 2002, will
provide for a new "Super Yacht" qualification.
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Part 34 Medical Standards
Section 1 of Part 34 requires all seafarers under the age
of 18 years on New Zealand ships, other than restricted limit ships,
to undergo a medical examination prior to their employment at sea.
This requirement implements New Zealand’s obligations under
the International Labour Organisation Medical Examination of Young
Persons (Sea) Convention 1921.
Section 2 of Part 34 requires all seafarers that are employed on ships
that are required to comply with SOLAS 74 to pass a medical examination
by an approved medical practitioner for issue of a medical fitness
certificate. Such certificates are valid for a period of 2 years.
This section implements the requirements of the International Convention
on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers
1978, as amended in 1995 (STCW-95).
Part 34 came into force on 1st August 1998.
A draft amendment to Part 34 concerned, amongst other things, with
the power of the Director of Maritime NZ to inquire into the medical
fitness of a seafarer, will be released for consultation in late 2001
or early 2002.
Current Advisory Circular: Issue No 34-1 (1 August 1998).
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Part 35 Audits & Examinations
Part 35 is divided into two sections. Section 1 outlines
the requirements for the approval of training providers offering courses
leading to the qualification of ships' personnel, and the audit requirements
of the quality system to be established by such training providers.
It also outlines the procedure and requirements for persons wishing
to become a recognised examiner.
For certain restricted limit ships for which there are particular
operating risks, Section 2 permits industry-specific training leading
to the issue of certificates of competency by organisations representative
of owners operating such ships.
Part 35 came into force on 22nd October 1999.
Comment was invited on a draft amendment to Part 35 in late 2001.
The amendment concerns the powers of the Director of Maritime NZ in
auditing training providers and withdrawing approval of training courses,
training programmes and unit standards.
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Questions and general enquiries about the rules and draft rules should
be directed to:
manager.rules@maritimenz.govt.nz.
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