Overview
In this section
How Readiness and Response works
How New Zealand's National Maritime Response System prepares and coordinates responses to major maritime incidents, search and rescue, and oil spills.
The National Maritime Response System
Maritime NZ leads New Zealand's maritime response system, coordinating major search and rescue operations and responding to maritime incidents and marine oil spills.
In an emergency
If something goes wrong on the water, knowing how to raise the alarm and who to contact can save lives. Use this page to find where to go for detailed guidance on distress calls, distress signals, and emergency contacts. Learn more.
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Navigational safety and warnings
Learn more about current warnings, notices to mariners and reporting hazards.
Reporting incidents
Learn more about your reporting requirements and how to notify Maritime NZ.
Maritime Incident Readiness and Response Strategy
Learn more about the search and rescue, maritime incident response and oil pollution response strategy