Resources for surveyors
All information and tools for surveying and surveyors.
Surveyor publications and forms
Surveyor recognition framework guideline [PDF: 323kB, 20 pages] Guidance on applying for recognition as a surveyor [PDF: 193kB, 9 pages] Applying for or renewal of recognition as a surveyor form [PDF: 294kB, 8 pages] Apply for recognition as a compass adjuster form [PDF: 295kB, 8 pages] Fit and proper person form [PDF: 50kB, 6 pages] Authorisation and recognition as a recognised organisation application form [PDF: 234kB, 7 pages]
MOSS
General guidelines
Surveying under MOSS guideline [PDF: 201kB, 11 pages] Completing a certificate of survey guideline [PDF: 182kB, 7 pages] CE-certified recreational craft guidelines [PDF: 895kB, 25 pages]
Surveyor performance requirements for Annex VI endorsement - periodic surveys
[PDF: 422kB, 23 pages]
Surveyor performance requirements for Annex VI endorsement – domestic ships 400 GT or more
[PDF: 308kB, 19 oages]
Surveyor performance requirements for Annex VI endorsement – addendum to initial SPR
[PDF: 426kB, 20 pages]
Survey performance requirements for design approval surveys
[PDF: 266kB, 7 pages]
Survey performance requirements for in-construction surveys
[PDF: 265kB, 7 pages]
Survey performance requirements for initial surveys
[PDF: 247kB, 7 pages]
Survey performance requirements for periodic surveys of the hull, decks and superstructure of FRP ships
[PDF: 347kB, 10 pages]
Survey performance requirements for periodic surveys of the hull, decks and superstructure of steel or aluminum ships
[PDF: 303kB, 10 pages]
Survey performance requirements for periodic surveys of the hull, decks and superstructure of wooden ships
[PDF: 326kB, 10 pages]
Survey performance requirements for periodic surveys of propulsion and steering systems
[PDF: 264kB, 7 pages]
Addendum to Survey Performance Requirements for periodic surveys of hulls, propulsion and steering systems
[PDF: 233kB, 4 pages]
Templates
Use the template below to issue a Certificate of Survey when the ship is not or not yet required to have an Annex VI Endorsement to confirm compliance with Part 199.
Survey report template generator
MOSS for operators
Developing a survey plan guideline [PDF: 100kB, 15 pages] Survey plan template [DOCX: 161kB, 16 pages]
General exemptions
Ballast water management (BWM)
Surveyors
Operators / vessel owners
Ballast water management guidelines [PDF: 1.67Mb, 45 pages] Ballast water management approval form [PDF: 289kB, 8 pages] Ballast water management plan approval form [PDF: 242kB, 8 pages] Director’s guidelines for ballast water management equivalent compliance [PDF: 230kB, 6 pages] Ballast water management equivalent compliance form [PDF: 206kB, 5 pages]
Air pollution prevention from ships
Surveyors
Use the template below for any initial survey of ships. From 1 January 2023 you can also use this template for renewal surveys for international ships, and domestic ships from 1 April 2023.
Certificate of Survey with Annex VI survey for ships 400GT or more [DOCX: 21.5kB, 4 pages]Use the template below for any initial survey of ships. From 1 January 2023 you can also use this template for renewal surveys for international ships, and domestic ships from 1 April 2023.
Certificate of Survey with Annex VI endorsement for ships less than 400GT template [DOCX: 23kB, 3 pages]Use the template below for an intermediate survey where a valid certificate of survey already exists.
Standalone Annex VI endorsement template [DOCX: 21kB, 2 pages]Instructions for recognised organisations (ROs)
Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)
Polar Ship Certificate
Polar Ship Certificate Guidance [PDF: 809kB, 10 pages]
Authorised persons
Application for MNZ number/SOP Unique ID number [PDF: 809kB, 10 pages] SOP checklist for recreational dive boats [PDF: 613kB, 6 pages] SOP inspection checklists for vessels 6m or less [PDF: 428kB, 6 pages]
Loadline forms
Application for international loadline certificate (ships 24m or more) [PDF: 193kB, 2 pages] Application for NZ loadline certificate (ships 24m or more) [PDF: 134kB, 2 pages] Application for NZ loadline certificate (ships or barges under 24m) [PDF: 121kB, 2 pages] Application for NZ loadline certificate (barges 24m or more operating within the coastal limit) [PDF: 121kB, 2 pages] Application for NZ loadline certificate (barges 24m or more operating beyond the coastal limit) [PDF: 131kB, 2 pages] Fresh water loadline marks [PDF: 222kB, 2 pages] Record of Assignment Form for Loadline [PDF: 95kB, 7 pages] Record of particulars relating to the conditions of assignment for loadline [PDF: 123kB, 16 pages] Application for a barge safety certificate [PDF: 134kB, 2 pages]
Tonnage forms
Application for an International Tonnage Certificate [PDF: 84kB, 4 pages] Surveyor’s Certificate [PDF: 71kB, 2 pages]
Minimum safe crewing forms
Application for a minimum safe crewing document (MSCD) [PDF: 118kB, 7 pages] Advisory notes MSCD application form [PDF: 35kB, 2 pages]
Voyage forms
Application for issue or re-issue of a certificate of international voyage [PDF: 393kB, 16 pages] Application for issue of a single voyage permit [PDF: 141kB, 4 pages]
Instructions to recognised organisations
Authorising service providers [PDF: 183kB, 2 pages] Instructions to Recognised Organisations Part One – General requirements [PDF: 242kB, 10 pages] Instructions for implementation of MARPOL Annex VI [PDF: 278kB, 12 pages]