Public Consultation on Proposed Rules

Public consultation on proposed rules is provided for in section 446 of the Maritime Transport Act.

Maritime New Zealand drafts maritime and marine protection rules and carries out public consultation on draft rules on behalf of the Minister for Transport.

Proposed Maritime Rules

Currently there are no proposed Maritime rules under consultation


Proposed Marine Protection Rules

Currently there are no proposed Marine protection rules under consultation


Closed Consultation
View recent consultation documents that have passed their close-off date ››

Maritime Various Amendments 2008 – Invitation to Comment on Martime Rules Parts 21-80. Consultation ends 28th April 2008.
(PDF - 216KB)

Marine Protection Various Amendments 2008 – Invitation to Comment on Marine Protection Rules Parts 120, 121A, 121B, 123A, 170 & 200. Consultation ends 28th April 2008.
(PDF - 448Kb)

Part 130C - Invitation to Comment on Marine Protection Rule Part 130C regarding Regional Marine Oil Spill Contingency Plans. Consultation ends 28th April 2008.
(PDF - 148KB)

Part 132 – Invitation to Comment on Marine Protection Rule Part 132 regarding the Ecologoical testing of dispersants and demulsifiers. Consultation ends 28th April 2008.
(PDF - 241KB)
Part 90 Pilotage - Invitation to Comment (PDF - 258Kb)
Part 31A - Crewing and Watchkeeping, Unlimited, Offshore, and Coastal (Non-fishing Vessels)
        - Invitation to Comment (PDF - 277Kb)
Part 31B - Crewing and Watchkeeping,Offshore, Coastal and Restricted (Non-fishing Vessels)
        - Invitation to Comment (PDF - 257Kb)
Part 31C - Crewing and Watchkeeping, Fishing Vessels - Invitation to Comment (PDF - 274Kb)
 Part 32 - Ships and Maritime Operations Personnel – Qualifications
        - Invitation to Comment (PDF - 888Kb)
Part 34 - Medical Standards - Invitation to Comment (PDF - 246Kb)

Questions and general enquiries about the rules and draft rules should be directed to:
rules.coordinator@maritimenz.govt.nz