Closed consultations
Regulatory Amendment Package 3.0
Maritime NZ consulted on Regulatory Amendments Package 3 (RAP 3). The proposals aim to improve safety, support the maritime workforce, and make the Rules clearer and easier to apply in practice.
Maritime Levy and Oil Pollution Levy consultation
Maritime NZ consulted on proposed options for the Maritime Levy.
Regulatory Amendment Package 2.0 - Rules changes to replace General Exemptions
Maritime New Zealand (Maritime NZ) are seeking your comment on a package of proposed changes to Maritime Rules Parts 32, 41, 40A, 40C, 40D, 40E, 42A, and 43. The proposals address issues created by expiring or expired General Exemptions, which are more appropriately dealt with under maritime rules.
Review of the Port and Harbour Marine Safety Code
Maritime NZ is seeking feedback on the review of the New Zealand Port and Harbour Marine Safety Code 2025.
Design, Construction and Equipment Rules Reform: Package 2 (40-Series reform)
The ‘40 series’ of rules are being reviewed, with the focus on the domestic design, construction and equipment rules.
Review of the National Marine Oil Spill Contingency Plan
We asked for feedback on the updated plan, which outlines the national response strategy for large-scale oil spills in New Zealand.
Design, Construction and Equipment Rules Reform: Package 1 (40-Series reform)
Regulatory Amendments Package 2024: Non-Commercial Use of Commercial Vessels and SeaCert
Maritime NZ is seeking your input on changes to Maritime Rules relating to the non-commercial use of commercial vessels for recreation (non-commercial use) and the Seafarer Certification (SeaCert) framework.
Consultation on guidance for Marine Protection Rule Part 170
Maritime NZ recently consulted on our draft guide to support vessel owners, owners and operators to comply with their obligations under Part 170: Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships.
Consultation on International Omnibus 2024
The Ministry of Transport (Te Manatū Waka) and Maritime NZ (Nō te rere moana Aotearoa) are seeking your views on proposed changes to Maritime Rules and Marine Protection Rules.
Additions to Survey Performance Requirements relating to vessel fuel systems
Maritime NZ is consulting on additions to Survey Performance Requirements (SPRs) and Safe Operational Plan (SOP) inspection checklists relating to vessel fuel systems.
Maritime and Marine Protection Rules (Domestic Omnibus 2023)
The Ministry of Transport (Te Manatu Waka) and Maritime NZ (No te rere moana Aotearoa) sought input on proposed changes to the Maritime Rules and Marine Protection Rules.
Guidance on Watchkeeping for Fishers
Maritime NZ is developing guidance on watchkeeping for fishers to help them stay safe and meet their obligations under the law.
How to have your say
The details of how to make a submission and other opportunities to engage (eg by coming to a public meeting) are included in our consultation documents.
For each consultation we include:
- the submission deadline
- where to send your feedback
- who to address your feedback to
- who to contact for help
- our process for considering submissions and the timing of this.
In general, any individual, group or organisation can provide feedback on our public consultations. Your submissions must be in writing and sent to us by email, post, courier or fax.
We need to receive your feedback before the deadline, for it to be included. After we get your submission, we will let you know within three business days that we have received it.
You need to include whether your submission comes from you as an individual, or if you are representing a company or other organisation. Remember to name the company or organisation you represent and include your contact details.
Your opinion is important to us, so please make sure that your views are clearly explained, you are as brief as possible and that your writing is easy to read – if handwritten.
How we use your feedback
How we use your feedback depends on what we are consulting on. Refer to the consultation documents for these details.