International relocation voyages
Information for operators of vessels less than 500GT and less than 45m in length that propose to undertake an international, non-commercial relocation voyage.
Guidelines
The purpose of this guideline is to alert owners, masters and surveyors to relevant SOLAS regulations, the corresponding maritime rule, and cases where New Zealand rules do not fully reflect the SOLAS regulations.
SOLAS requirements for non-passenger ships between 300 - 500GT [PDF: 169kB, 2 pages]
Fact sheets
Below are fact sheets specific to “your plan”. If your situation doesn’t fit any of the scenarios in these sheets, you need to talk to your surveyor and MNZ about your requirements.
Voyages from New Zealand
Voyages to New Zealand
Vessels coming to New Zealand after purchase overseas [PDF: 173kB, 3 pages] FAQs Vessels coming to New Zealand after purchase overseas [PDF: 197kB, 2 pages]
Voyage for pleasure
International voyages for pleasure [PDF: 161kB, 3 pages]