Operating safely on ports
Maritime NZ is the primary health and safety regulator for work onboard ships and at ports.
Find out more about health and safety at ports and joint initiatives we undertake with New Zealand’s 13 major ports to improve health and safety in this critical sector, including the:
- Port Health and Safety Leadership Group
- Port Sector Insights Picture and Action Plan
- Approved Code of Practice for Loading and Unloading Cargo at Ports and on Ships (ACOP)
- other education and guidance for work on ports.
Other information
Operating in port environments
In addition to health and safety requirements, people and vessels that visit or work at New Zealand’s ports (whether landside or on board ship) must comply with security and environmental protection regulations.
Navigating ports and harbours
The safe management of ships navigating in New Zealand ports and harbours is critical to the prevention of injury to people, loss of life and damage to the marine environment and property.
Security at ports and on ships
New Zealand, like many other countries, has adopted the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. The Maritime Security Act 2004 and its associated regulations bring the requirements of the International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code into legislation.
Maritime NZ's regulatory approach
Find information about Maritime NZ's regulatory approach including our operational policies and position statements.
Position statements relevant to port operations
Position statements explain how Maritime NZ will apply key aspects of legislation and rules in accordance with our regulatory approach.
Relevant position statements are:
Investigation insights and maritime updates
Investigation insights and maritime updates provide practical information that crew, skippers and operators can use to keep people, property and the marine environment safe.