Amendment
Various SOLAS-related amendments were made to this Part in 2016.
Maritime Rules Part 25 - Nautical Charts and Publications
Current version of Part 25
This rule applies to:
- commercial vessels of over 12 metres in length
- commercial vessels that operate outside the enclosed limit, and foreign vessels in New Zealand waters.
- However, it does not apply to vessels that operate only on a river away from tidal influences, and commercial fishing vessels that are 6 metres or less in length overall that operate within two miles of the coast.
Part 25 sets out requirement for the carriage of charts, tide tables, and other nautical information.
This Part implements New Zealand’s obligations under Chapter V of SOLAS 74 regulation 21, International Code of Signals, and regulation 27, Nautical charts and nautical publications.
History of Part 25
Amendment
This Part was amended by Maritime Rules Various Amendments 2015, in 2015.
Amendment
This Part was amended by Maritime Rules Various Amendments 2014 in 2015.
Amendment
This Part was amended by Parts 20, 31, 32, 34 and 35: Consequential Amendments in 2014.
Amendment
This Part was amended by Maritime Rules Various Amendments 2011.
Amendment
This part was amended by Maritime (Various Amendments) Rules Part 20-91 in 2008.
Amendment
This Part was first amended by Maritime Rules Part 20-90 in 2004.
New part comes into force
Part 25 entered into force on 1 February 2001.
New part signed
Part 25 was signed into law by the Transport Minister on 6 December 2000.