Ships

Read about requirements for operators of large ships working in New Zealand waters.

Maritime Labour Convention

Maritime Labour Convention

Find out about requirements under the new Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).

Manage safety on your operations or commercial vessel.

Safety management systems

Read about safety management systems for operators.

Register your ship

Registration of ships and vessels

How to register your ship, types of registration and benefits.

Cargo and carriage

Find resources to assist you in the safe carriage of cargo.

Find a recognised surveyor.

Read about and find a recognised surveyor or inspector.

Ship inspection and security

Learn about the inspection of foreign ships in New Zealand.

Inspection of foreign ships

Find out about what happens to foreign ships that arrive at the ports of New Zealand.

Learn about security management in the ports and harbours of New Zealand.

Security in ports

Port facility security is considered to be a risk management activity. See how we assess and address security.

Related information:

Vessel search

Use this search to get basic details about a safety certified vessel

About the rules

Maritime and marine protection rules contain detailed technical standards and procedures and form part of New Zealand’s maritime law.

Rules overview

Fees and charges

View all our fees and charges for providing services and activities in the maritime sector

Read more

For more information

The Maritime Labour Convention

Maritime and marine protection rules

Environmental requirements for operators

Environmental requirements for ports and harbours