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Cat 1 Safety Assessments

Safety assessments are essential for New Zealand recreational yachts going overseas. With the administration of this process changing in 2024, yacht owners need to be aware of the changes under the new system.

Marine regulationNick IppolitoMarch 13, 2025

Duty and GST Issues of Permanently Importing a vessel into New Zealand

In most circumstances, the owner of a vessel that is imported into New Zealand will have to pay duty and GST when the vessel arrives in New Zealand. However, vessels manufactured in countries which have entered into a free trade agreement with New Zealand will not attract duty.

Marine regulation, Vessel sale & purchaseNick IppolitoSeptember 16, 2024

Changes to Watchkeeping Guidelines incoming

Maritime New Zealand have indicated that a full operational watch by sight and sound will no longer be required for vessels at anchor, a reversal of their earlier position on watchkeeping.

Marine regulation, Vessel operationsNick IppolitoDecember 22, 2023

TIE Deadlines

The final extension for export of yachts granted permission to remain in New Zealand under the Temporary Import Entry (TIE) scheme during 2020’s COVID-19 restrictions expires today, 30 June 2023.

Marine regulation, Vessel operationsNick IppolitoJune 30, 2023

Seabed mining – government announces select committee inquiry

The government has announced a select committee inquiry into seabed mining and there is likely to be a public submission process to inform their findings.

Marine regulation, Marine environmentNick IppolitoMay 24, 2023

Applying for overseas skipper tickets a painstaking process under Maritime New Zealand’s exemption scheme

Maritime New Zealand’s requirements for candidates to qualify for tickets across a range of vessel sizes and zones are somewhat complicated for individuals with overseas tickets.

Marine regulationNick IppolitoMarch 16, 2023

Mooring Liability

While Councils and their organisations have no obligation to provide moorings in and of themselves, there are some obligations that are important to be aware of.

Marine regulationNick IppolitoNovember 16, 2022

Towards a deeper understanding of New Zealand deepwater fisheries

The Deepwater Group made a presentation at the New Zealand Seafood Conference held in August 2022, setting some of the facts straight about New Zealand’s bottom fisheries. Read more …

Marine regulation, Commercial fishingNick IppolitoAugust 31, 2022

Major change proposed to Maritime Transport Act

The Ministry of Transport is seeking to update and modernise the MTA, and although the first round of submissions have closed, the NZ Marine Transport Association is seeking comments from industry.

Marine regulationNick IppolitoJuly 7, 2022

Update on New Zealand maritime border opening

Maritime NZ is talking to industry stakeholders and have an email address for enquiries and input to assist the smooth opening of the maritime border in readiness for 1 August.

Marine regulationNick IppolitoJune 16, 2022

New Zealand maritime border to open

New Zealand’s border, including the maritime border, will fully reopen from the end of July.

Marine regulationNick IppolitoMay 12, 2022

Fisheries Amendment Bill introduced to Parliament

The Fisheries Amendment Bill has been introduced to Parliament, to amend the Fisheries Act 1996, and has a number of proposed changes.

Marine regulationNick IppolitoMay 12, 2022

Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships - Marine Protection Rules Part 199

Marine Protection Rules Part 199: Prevention of air pollution from ships is soon to be in effect. These rules apply to both domestic and international voyaging ships and apply to different types of ships and boats in different ways.

Health & safety, Marine environment, Marine regulationNick IppolitoApril 13, 2022

Guidance for the Transport Sector on Sanctioned Ships and Aircraft

The New Zealand Government has imposed a range of sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a guidance has been released explaining what ships and aircraft are restricted from entering New Zealand, and more.

Marine regulationNick IppolitoMarch 21, 2022

Port Otago takes EDS to the Supreme Court

The principles laid down in the King Salmon case are at the forefront of ongoing litigation between Port Otago Ltd and the Environmental Defence Society.

Marine environment, Marine regulationNick IppolitoMarch 21, 2022

Covid-19 TIE Extension Notice from New Zealand Customs Service

Private yachts on C4G/Temporary Import Entry (TIE) will have their TIEs extended to 30 June 2023.

Marine regulation, Vessel operationsNick IppolitoMarch 2, 2022

Covid-19 Maritime Industry Update 99

An amendment to the Maritime Border Order sees the isolation or quarantine period for those who arrive in New Zealand on board a ship lowered from 10 days to 7 days.

Health & safety, Marine regulationNick IppolitoFebruary 23, 2022

Should this company have been charged?

MNZ v Tauranga Fishing Charters Limited - Tauranga District Court decision on 4 February 2022.

Marine regulationNick IppolitoFebruary 16, 2022

BIMCO new ‘Force Majeure’ clause addresses COVID issues

BIMCO has published a new model clause to address force majeure events occurring under contracts used in the shipping industry.

Marine regulation, Vessel operationsNick IppolitoJanuary 18, 2022

Entry to New Zealand by Foreign Vessels

Entry to New Zealand by foreign vessels is currently subject to the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Maritime Border) Order (No 2) 2020. Under this order, foreign vessels are not permitted to arrive in New Zealand unless they have certain exemptions:

Marine regulation, Vessel operationsNick IppolitoDecember 15, 2021

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