Declaration
By submitting this application form, you declare that all of the information provided is true and correct.
Providing fraudulent, misleading or false information relevant to the Director’s exercise of powers is an offence under section 406 of the Maritime Transport Act. The penalty for this offence in the case of an individual is imprisonment for a term of up to 12 months or a fine of up to NZ$10,000 and for a body corporate to fine not exceeding $50,000.
Collection, storage and use of personal information by Maritime New Zealand
To perform its roles and functions under the Maritime Transport Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, Ship Registration Act and Maritime Security Act, Maritime New Zealand is required at times to collect and use personal information.
In accordance with the Privacy Act, Maritime New Zealand will collect personal information directly from the individual the information is about whenever possible. There may be times when Maritime New Zealand is permitted by the Privacy Act to collect personal information from third parties. Maritime New Zealand may also collect personal information that is publicly available.
Maritime New Zealand only collects personal information when it is necessary to achieve its lawful functions. Personal information is only used for purposes consistent with the reasons it was collected.
Maritime New Zealand has reasonable safeguards to protect personal information against loss and unauthorised access, use, modification, or disclosure.
You may request removal of your personal information at any time.
Disclosure of personal information by Maritime New Zealand Maritime
New Zealand only discloses personal information to third parties when authorised by the individual or permitted by the Privacy Act 2020 or otherwise required or permitted by law.
Accessing personal information
You have the right to request access to personal information about you held by Maritime New Zealand under the Privacy Act.
You also have the right to request correction of any personal information held about you by Maritime New Zealand. Maritime New Zealand will take reasonable steps to correct that information and to ensure that the information we hold is correct.
If you wish to access or correct personal information Maritime New Zealand holds about you, please contact:
The Privacy Officer
Maritime New Zealand
PO Box 25620
Wellington 6146
or by phone on +64 4 473 0111.
