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Maritime Transport Instrument MTI-404.181-1
Overview of the Maritime Transport Instrument, MTI 404.181-1
What this maritime transport instrument does
Transport Instrument MTI-404.181-1 sets out further requirements in relation to the standards for bulwarks, rails, and guards on vessels.
Commencement
This maritime transport instrument comes into force on the same date that Maritime Rules Part 404 Design, Construction, and Equipment , New Zealand Cape Town Vessels and Foreign Cape Town Vessels comes into force.
Section 5 required standards to meet compliance
Section 5 of MTI-404.181-1 allows for alternatives for bulwarks, rails, or guards if a bulwark or guardrail will impede the safe navigation of a particular vessel.
Section 6 - Performance standards for life saving appliances
Section 6 sets out the performance standards for life saving appliances for vessels of 45 metres in length or more.
Materials incorporated by reference in Maritime Transport Instrument MTI-404.181-1
The following items are incorporated by Reference in Maritime Transport Instrument MTI 404.181-1
Getting copies of material incorporated by reference
Some materials can be accessed and viewed free online, other material is subject to copyright and can either be purchased from the original source or viewed as an electronic copy at Maritime NZ.
History of Part 404.181-1
New MTI signed
MTI 404.181-1 was signed on 17 March 2023.