Position Statements

Position statements are a form of guidance intended to assist surveyors and operators. Position statements often address the Maritime Rules and may also address duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA).

The interpretation contained in position statements is not legal advice and does not replace the Maritime Rules or HSWA.

Latest statements

PS-01-18 Egress and means of escape from passenger spaces[PDF: 260kB, 11 pages] PS-02-18 Means of escape from crew spaces on fishing ships[PDF: 238kB, 9 pages] PS-03-18 Calculating minimum freeing port area[PDF: 206kB, 2 pages] PS-04-18 Non-magnetic compasses[PDF: 190kB, 1 page] PS-05-18 Lifting appliances and working gear on fishing ships[PDF: 218kB, 3 pages] PS-06-18 Manual overide switches for submersible bilge pumps, manually verifying the function of float switches, and independent high water-level alarms[PDF: 221kB, 2 pages] PS-07-18 Swamp calculations or swamp tests for open or partially decked boats[PDF: 236kB, 6 pages] PS-08-18 The status of guidance information issued by the Director of Maritime New Zealand[PDF: 264kB, 7 pages] PS-09-18 Major modifications and repairs - Parts 40A, 40C and 40D[PDF: 185kB, 2 pages]