Maritime Transport Instrument MTI-404.181-1

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MTI overview

Materials incorporated by reference

History

Overview of Maritime Transport Instrument MTI-404.181-1

What this maritime transport instrument does

Transport Instrument MTI-404.181-1 sets out further requirements in relation to the standards for bulwarks, rails, and guards on vessels.

Commencement

This maritime transport instrument comes into force on the same date that Maritime Rules Part 404 Design, Construction, and Equipment – New Zealand Cape Town Vessels and Foreign Cape Town Vessels comes into force.

Section 5 required standards to meet compliance

Section 5 of MTI-404.181-1 allows for alternatives for bulwarks, rails, or guards if a bulwark or guardrail will impede the safe navigation of a particular vessel.

Section 6 - Performance standards for life saving appliances

Section 6 sets out the performance standards for life saving appliances for vessels of 45 metres in length or more.

Materials incorporated by reference in Maritime Transport Instrument MTI-404.181-1

The following items are incorporated by Reference in Maritime Transport Instrument MTI 404.181-1

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History of Part 404.181-1