Commercial fishing
New Zealand fishers must meet a number of requirements to operate and fish commercially in New Zealand waters, and on the high seas.
Find information to support your commercial fishing operation including about maritime rules, the roles of different agencies who regulate fishing, health and safety and guidance.
In this section
Operating in the commercial fishing sector
Information for the commercial fishing sector about the rules and regulations in place to ensure operations are safe, sustainable, and protect the environment.
What rules apply to fishing vessels
Information about the rules for the commercial fishing sector covering design and equipment, crewing and watchkeeping, collision prevention and navigation.
Health and safety for fishing vessels
Health and safety resources for the commercial fishing sector.
Look-out and watchkeeping
Watchkeeping and keeping a look-out prevent collisions, groundings, strandings and sinkings, which could involve the loss of life.
Commercial fishing – who we work with
Learn about who we work with in the commercial fishing sector.