Consultation on update to aids to navigation guidance documents

Maritime NZ recently consulted on our draft guidance to make the application process for New Zealand aids to navigation (AtoNs) clearer and more accessible.

Overview

Maritime NZ is the authority responsible for making sure New Zealand aids to navigation (AtoNs) fit the standards set out in international guidance on AtoNs.

Anyone who wants to install, alter or remove an AtoN must have approval from the Director of Maritime NZ to do so. To make sure we are meeting international standards, we have a formal approval process.

We are currently updating our guidance to make the application process clearer and more accessible. In its final form, the guidance will be available as a set of documents that provide advice and guidance to people who are part of the process of applying for permission to install, alter or remove an AtoN. Once published, they will be available on the Maritime NZ Aids to navigation webpage.

Consultation details

The consultation ran from 17 May to 12 June 2024. The consultation period is now closed and we can accept no further submissions. If you have any questions about this consultation you can contact Maritime New Zealand.

Email: consultations@maritimenz.govt.nz

Thank you to those who provided feedback.