Maritime New Zealand's current online services.
Information about the requirements for commercial shipping operations–including safe ship management, ship registration, port security, and licensing for those on board.
Find out about the safety requirements and aids for commercial shipping in New Zealand waters.
Shipping safety for commercial operations
Safety equipment for lifesaving and fire fighting
Safety updates eg safety bulletins and guidance notices
Navigation and weather warnings
Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers
Maritime security in New Zealand
Carriage of dangerous goods at sea
Learn about New Zealand’s safety management systems for commercial shipping and operators.
Safe Ship Management (SSM) requirements for commercial operations
Safe ship management certificate search
International safety management code
Safety cases for special operations
Read about the seafarer qualifications and how to apply.
Overview of seafarer licensing
Recognition of non-New Zealand certificates
All you need to know about ship registration.
Type of ship registration needed
Searching the register of ships
Registration transactions for parts A and B
Ship registration forms for parts A and B
Ship registration fees for parts A and B
Understand the requirements for both vessels visiting and operations within New Zealand’s ports and harbours.
Requirements for ports and harbours
Code of practice for health and safety in port operations
Port and harbour marine safety code
Environment requirements for port operations
How to report an accident, incident or serious harm injury
Case study examples and the lessons learnt
Frequently asked questions about accident reporting
Definitions of accidents, incidents, mishaps and serious harm
Find out about the rules and how they apply to your operation.
View and comment on the rules that are under consultation
The process to develop a new rule
Purchase a printed copy of a rule
Get involved with the maritime interests that we are consulting on or that are in development.
Consultation and projects on maritime interests
