Port Operators and Operations
Critical to New Zealand’s supply chains, ports are complex, dynamic, and high-risk environments where there are a number of critical risks and drivers of harm.
People and vessels that visit or work at New Zealand’s ports (whether landside or onboard ship) must comply with health and safety, security and environmental protection regulations.
There are a number of requirements people involved in work at ports and on ships must comply with. These are set out in the Maritime Transport, Maritime Security and Health and Safety at Work Acts, Maritime Rules, Marine Protection Rules, and international conventions and agreements that New Zealand is a party to. For example, the IMDG Code (the IMO Dangerous Goods Regulations), relevant Maritime Rules, bylaws, relevant port- specific regulations, and harbourmasters’ directions.
In this section
Operating in port environments
All you need to know about operating safely in a port environment.
Navigating Ports And Harbours
Access information related to pilotage and maritime pilots.
Operating safely on ports
Access information and other education and guidance resources to support safe work on ports.
Port security
Learn about our role, the maritime security regulatory framework including the ISPS Code and New Zealand’s maritime security levels.