Guidance on Watchkeeping for Fishers
Consultation on the draft guidance on watchkeeping for fishers closed on 31 October 2022 at 5pm.
Overview
Maritime NZ sought feedback from skippers, crew, and the wider fishing industry on draft watchkeeping guidance. Two guidance documents were released for consultation: guidance for skippers and owner-operators, and guidance for crew going on watch. The guidance did not contain any new rules; just a reminder for both skippers and crew of the current legislation and their responsibilities for helping to ensure that every fishing trip is safe and people return to shore unharmed.
The period for providing feedback on the draft guidance has now closed.
Contact us
If you have any questions or comments relating to this project, please email consultations@maritimenz.govt.nz.