Owner operators

Read about the requirements for small commercial operators working in New Zealand waters.

Contact us

Find out how to contact us

The best way of contacting us is by email

We are monitoring our email and will respond to your enquiry as soon as possible.

Please use the following email addresses:
seafarers@maritimenz.govt.nz for all seafarer enquiries
operators@maritimenz.govt.nz for vessel related safety and certification
ship.registration@maritimenz.govt.nz for Part A and Part B registrations
exemptions.officer@maritimenz.govt.nz for all exemptions
enquiries@maritimenz.govt.nz for all other general enquiries

Alternatively you can use our online enquiry form.

Contact us online

If you don’t have email

We are still answering the phones but there may be a delay in our response times.

New Zealand (toll free): 0508 22 55 22
Calling from outside New Zealand: +64 4 473 0111

Contact a maritime officer

Check before you buy

Buying a second-hand vessel overseas? Check it complies with New Zealand rules.

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Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

Read about the requirements for ship owners under the new MLC.

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