Class exemptions

Class exemptions from the requirements under specific maritime rules that have been granted by Maritime NZ.

Current exemptions

EXA-720 Maritime Transport (Class Exemptions Non-Metallic Piping (Seawater Pipes)) Notice 2022[PDF: 720kB, 4 pages] EXA-719 Maritime Transport (Class Exemptions Non-Metallic Piping (Bilge Piping)) Notice 2022[PDF: 984kB, 5 pages] EXA-718 Maritime Transport (Class Exemption — Angle of GZmax for Fishing Ships) Notice 2022[PDF: 744kB, 4 pages] EXA-717 Maritime Transport (Class Exemption Sailing Ship Hull Openings (Portlights Below Weather Deck)) Notice 2022[PDF: 781kB, 4 pages] EXA-704 Maritime Transport (Class Exemption — Self-Closing Doors to Machinery Spaces) Notice 2022[PDF: 741kB, 5 pages] EXA-691 Maritime Transport (Class Exemption Carriage of Personal Floatation Devices on Stand-up Paddleboards in Surfing Zone) Notice 2022[PDF: 657kB, 6 pages] EXA-193 - Exemption from the requirements in 90.21(2), 90.23 and 90.24(1)[PDF: 843kB, 6 pages]

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