Safety case

Overview

A safety case applies to novel craft that operate on the New Zealand coast and/or internal waters of New Zealand.

Novel crafts include, but are not limited to the following:

• waka
• powered canoe or kayak
• powered surf board
• personal water craft (includes jet skis)
• amphibious craft
• submersibles
• reconfigurable barges

The requirements of a safety case are outlined in Maritime Rules Part 40G.

Get approval for a safety case

To apply for approval for a safety case, you must complete and send the following to Maritime New Zealand:

• a completed Certificate of Compliance or Certificate of Approval application form
• a safety case plan providing an overview of your operation and its safety, such as:
  • the nature of your operation
  • its vessels
  • its crew
  • its safety systems (safety procedures)
  • its ongoing maintenance
• a copy of the ship's current certificate of fitness
• a completed and signed Fit and Proper Person form
• a copy of your police record check from the Ministry of Justice. This must be less than 90 days old at the time you apply.

Complete the above form to:

• make a new application for approval of a safety case under Maritime Rules Part 40G
• renew an existing certificate of approval
• add or remove a boat(s) from your operation or make changes to the boats in your operation
• tell us if you are no longer operating.