New Zealand’s government has updated legislation to allow maritime levies on vessels visiting its ports to help fund seafarer welfare services.
New Zealand Government To Change Maritime Law To Fund Seafarer’s Centres
“The Maritime Transport Act will be amended through the Regulatory Systems (Transport) Amendment Bill to allow maritime levies to be used to provide support services coordinated by the Seafarers Welfare Board.”
Seafarers Visiting New Zealand To Get Better Support Services
The seafarers visiting New Zealand is up for a major surprise as a charitable organization supporting seafarers visiting will be boosting funding
Isle of Man Ship Registry Chosen To Flag New Zealand’s New Interislander Ferries
The Isle of Man Ship Registry has been selected as the flag state to oversee the construction of two rail-enabled RoPax ferries that will connect New Zealand’s North and South Islands.
New Zealand Navy Polar-Class Logistics Support Vessel Signed Off At Hyundai Heavy
A new state-of-the-art 26k tonne Maritime Sustainment and Capability vessel for the Royal New Zealand Navy has successfully completed its series of 7 Contractual Sea Trials and was delivered on 8 June 2020.
Maritime NZ Fines Wellington Ferry Company For NZ$380,000 After Grounding
East by West Company Limited, have been fined $380,000 for failing to ensure the safety of passengers and crew onboard and other sea-users following an incident where the City Cat grounded on rocks near Karaka Bay in April 2017.
Appearing For Merchant Navy Competency Examination Abroad – New Zealand & Singapore
If you are planning to give your merchant navy competency examinations from New Zealand or Singapore, read this article to get a general overview of the procedures and requirements.
Maritime NZ Highlights Helping Lessons From Wahine Sinking
Maritime NZ Acting Director, Stephanie Winson, said the tragedy in Wellington harbour 50 years ago helped change international maritime safety conventions and standards.
Maritime NZ Fines Skipper For Waka Capsize
Maritime NZ charged Clarence Takirirangi Smith under the Maritime Transport Act 1994 with operating a ship in a manner which caused unnecessary danger or risk to other people or property.