Resources for surveyors

Survey performance requirements

Use the resources below to meet survey performance requirements. 

Surveyor publications and forms

Surveyor recognition framework guideline
PDF: 323kB, 20 pages
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Guidance on applying for recognition as a surveyor
PDF: 624kB, 10 pages
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Applying for or renewal of recognition as a surveyor form
PDD: 294kB, 8 pages
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Apply for recognition as a compass adjuster form
PDF: 295kB, 8 pages
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Fit and proper person form
PDF: 344kB, 11 pages
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Authorisation and recognition as a recognised organisation application form
PDF: 234kB, 7 pages
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Maritime Operator Safety System (MOSS) 

General guidelines

Surveying under MOSS guideline
PDF: 201kB, 11 pages
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Completing a certificate of survey guideline
PDF: 182kB, 7 pages
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CE-certified recreational craft guidelines
PDD: 895kB, 25 pages
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Maritime Operator Safety System (MOSS) templates

Survey report templates 

The template tool is no longer supported and was switched off on the 16 July 2025.

We are making all templates available as individual downloads now as part of our transition away from the current template tool.

Download the latest versions of the survey report templates to meet your survey requirements. Alternatively download all 21 templates as a zipped bundle from the top of the list. 

Periodic survey report templates [ZIP: 1Mb, 21 files]
ZIP: 1MB, 21 files
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Periodic survey report templates cover sheet
DOCX: 66KB, 1 page
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Anchoring and winching systems
DOCX: 65 kB, 4 pages
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CE-certified recreational craft guidelines
PDF: 895kB, 25 pages
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Annex VI endorsement for ships > 400 GT
DOCX: 75kB, 11 pages
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Annex VI endorsement for ships > 400 GT
DOCX: 65 kB, 8 pages
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Auxiliary systems
DOCX: 27kB, 4 pages
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Electrical systems
DOCX: 53kB, 4 pages
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Fire protection fixed systems
DOCX: 64 kB, 3 pages
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Fluid transfer systems
DOCX: 30 kB, 5 pages
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Hull decks and superstructure - FRP ships
DOCX: 66 kB, 5 pages
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Hull decks and superstructure – Steel and aluminium ships
DOCX: 66 kB, 5 pages
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Hull decks and superstructure – Wooden ships
DOCX: 69 kB, 5 pages
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Hydraulic systems
DOCX: 22 kB, 2 pages
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IOPP initial surveys
DOCX: 48 kB, 4 pages
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IOPP periodic surveys
DOCX: 47 kB, 4 pages
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Lifting appliances non-fishing ships
DOCX: 74 kB, 7 pages
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Loadline surveys
DOCX: 52 kB, 3 pages
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Passenger and Crew Accommodation and Fit Out
DOCX: 33 kB, 6 pages
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Propulsion and steering systems
DOCX: 59 kB, 7 pages
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Radio communications equipment
DOCX: 28 kB, 4 pages
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Structural fire protection
DOCX: 24 kB, 3 pages
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Certificate of survey template

Use this template when creating a certificate of survey (CoS) for MOSS operators. This template meets the requirements of Maritime Rules Part 44.

Certificate of Survey template
PDF: 105 kB, 2 pages
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Maritime Operating Safety System (MOSS) for operators

Developing a survey plan guideline
PDF: 100 kB, 15 pages
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Survey plan template
PDF: 161 kB, 16 pages
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General exemptions

Current general exemptions 

Ballast water management (BWM)

Surveyors

Ballast Water Management surveyor guidelines
PDF: 271kB, 10 pages
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Ballast Water Management survey checklist
PDF: 252kB, 7 pages
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Ballast Water Management for Recognised Organisations
PDD: 305 KB, 14 pages
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Exemption information - Ballast Water Management
PDD: 516kB, 4 pages
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Air pollution prevention from ships

Surveyors

Survey Report for Annex VI endorsement for ships less than 400GT
DOCX: 607 KB, 8 pages
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Survey Report for Annex VI endorsement for domestic ships 400GT or more tonnage
DOCX: 70 KB, 11 pages
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Use this template to record the details of the information required to support the Annex VI Endorsement on the certificate of survey, NZ barge safety certificate or certificate of fitness 

Record of Annex VI endorsement template
DOCX: 26 kB, 4 pages
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Instructions for recognised organisations (ROs)

Operators / vessel owners 

Use this template to record the details of the information required to support the Annex VI Endorsement on the certificate of survey, NZ barge safety certificate or certificate of fitness 

Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

MLC Certificate application form
PDF: 193kB, 6 pages
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DMLC Part I example
101kB, 8 pages
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DMLC Part I example
PDF 101 kB, 8 pages
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Delegated persons checklist
177kB, 6 pages
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Polar Ship Certificate 

Polar Ship Certificate Guidance
809kB, 10 pages
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Authorised Persons

Application for MNZ number/SOP Unique ID number
PDF: 809kB, 10 pages
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Checklist for recreational dive boats
PDF: 953kB, 11 pages
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Checklist for fishing vessels 6m or less
PDF: 859kB, 10 pages
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Expectations for Part 40A and Part 40D Authorised Persons
PDF: 172 kB, 2 pages
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Loadline forms

Application for international loadline certificate (ships 24m or more)
PDF: 193kB, 2 pages
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Application for NZ loadline certificate (ships 24m or more)
PDF: 134kB, 2 pages
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Application for NZ loadline certificate (ships or barges under 24m)
PDF: 121kB, 2 pages
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Application for NZ loadline certificate (barges 24m or more operating within the coastal limit)
PDF: 121kB, 2 pages
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Application for NZ loadline certificate (barges 24m or more operating beyond the coastal limit)
PDF: 131kB, 2 page
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Fresh water loadline marks
PDF: 222kB, 2 pages
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Record of Assignment Form for Loadline
PDF: 95 kB, 7 pages
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Record of particulars relating to the conditions of assignment for loadline
PDF: 123 kB, 16 pages
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Tonnage forms

Application for an International Tonnage Certificate
PDF: 84 kB, 4 pages
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Surveyor's certificate
PDF: 71 kB, 2 pages
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Minimum safe crewing forms

Application for a minimum safe crewing document (MSCD)
PDF: 118kB, 7 pages
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Advisory notes MSCD application form
PDF: 35 kB, 2 pages
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Voyage forms

Application for issue or re-issue of a certificate of international voyage
PDF: 393 kB, 16 pages
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Application for issue of a single voyage permit
PDF: 141 kB, 4 pages
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 Instructions to Recognised Organisations

Authorising service providers
PDF: 183 kB, 2 pages
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Instructions to Recognised Organisations Part One – General requirements
PDF: 242 kB, 10 pages
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Instructions for implementation of MARPOL Annex VI
PDF: 278 kB, 12 pages
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Other forms and templates

Application for a New Zealand barge safety certificate
PDF: 247 kB, 8 pages
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Certificate of fitness template (MSF 416)
PDF: 27 kB, 3 pages
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Certificate of Compliance or Certificate of Approval application form
PDF: 254 kB, 8 pages
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Change of vessel status or ownership form
PDF: 212 kB, 2 pages
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Request access to vessel information form
PDF: 118 kB, 1 page
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IOPP certificate application form
PDF: 123 kB, 6 pages
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Application for MNZ number/SOP Unique ID number
PDF: 106 kB, 4 pages
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Compass declaration form
PDF: 90 kB, 2 pages
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