In this section
Small domestic operators under 500 GT
Guidance and support for small domestic commercial operators to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations. Covering safety systems, getting started, and meeting Maritime NZ expectations.
Commercial fishing
Information and resources for operators in the commercial fishing sector.
Aquaculture
Information and resources for operators in the Aquaculture sector
Passenger vessels under 500 GT
Guidance and support for operators of passenger vessels under 500 GT to ensure safety and compliance. Covering passenger safety, operational requirements, and best practices.
Oil, Gas and Mineral activity
Access information about offshore oil, gas and mineral activities in New Zealand.
Port operators and operations
Guidance and support for port operators to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations. Covering port safety, cargo handling, and operational best practices.
NZ flagged vessels
Guidance and support for operators of New Zealand flagged vessels to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations. Covering vessel registration, crew safety, and regulatory standards.
Foreign flagged vessels
Guidance and support for operators of foreign-flagged vessels visiting New Zealand to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations. Covering inspection requirements and local regulations.
All commercial operators
Guidance and support for all commercial maritime operators to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations. Covering cargo management, dangerous goods, ship registration, and safety practices.
Key safety topics
Fatigue - safe crews fish more
Fatigue is a serious problem in commercial fishing, causing many devastating and sometimes fatal accidents. By understanding fatigue, you can manage it and reduce the risk of your next fishing trip turning into a tragedy.
Ship registration
Ship registration
Learn about New Zealand Ship Registration including requirements to register, how to register, the benefits of registration, registration types and more.