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Port State Control

The Port State Control (PSC) system exists to verify foreign ships coming to New Zealand ports comply with requirements set down in international conventions and law.

PSC is a key element in protecting New Zealand waters by verifying foreign flagged vessels meet internationally agreed standards in the following areas:

  • safety
  • security
  • environmental protection
  • living and working conditions

Learn more about PSC in New Zealand, including how inspections are conducted, the Tokyo MOU and campaigns and current topics. 

Learn more about Maritime NZ’s Port State Control work

Inspection campaigns and current topics

Maritime NZ may conduct focussed inspection campaigns to raise awareness of topical issues as they arise. Learn more here.

Tokyo MOU

New Zealand undertakes Port State Control (PSC) inspections on foreign ships as a member the Asia Pacific Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (the Tokyo MOU). Learn more here.

Other information for foreign-flagged ships visiting New Zealand

Access information for foreign‑flagged ships visiting New Zealand including pre-arrival requirements, operating in New Zealand waters and maritime labour recruitment and placement services.

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