Memoranda of understanding (MOUs)
Maritime NZ may formalise relationships with other government agencies through written agreements, such as memoranda of understanding (MOUs).
MOUs clarify the roles and responsibilities of each party and set out how they will cooperate and co‑ordinate regulatory activities, for example in workplace health and safety and energy safety.
This page provides access to some of Maritime NZ’s recent MOUs, released with the permission of the other parties. We will update this page as we develop new agreements and renew existing ones.
Authorisations and Exemptions Schedule
Confirms the roles of each agency with respect to regulating authorisations and exemptions on major ports. Specifically, it details the powers retained by WorkSafe, each agencies' role relating to authorised third parties and general regulatory activities, and any joint activities, notifications, and cooperation.
Data and Information Sharing Schedule
Details the processes for WorkSafe and Maritime NZ to share information relevant to each agency's regulatory responsibilities on major ports. Specifically, this schedule outlines what information will be shared, how it will be shared, safeguards for information protection, legal obligations, and how associated costs are covered.
Operation Cooperation Schedule
Outlines how Maritime NZ and WorkSafe will work together operationally from 1 July 2024 to achieve better health and safety outcomes on New Zealand’s major ports. It defines how our organisations will cooperate where there is regulatory overlap, in situations where harm has occurred or is likely to occur, where technical support is needed, and during emergencies on board a ship or at a major port.