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24/7 maritime services over the Christmas holiday period
Thursday, 20 December 2018, 11:26 am | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ is reminding New Zealanders to stay safe this holiday period but should assistance be needed, then many of our services are available 24/7 throughout the holidays. More >>
Four recreational boating fatalities so far
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 10:20 am | Maritime New Zealand
Amongst the sad drowning statistics released at the weekend, there is some good news in that recreational boating fatalities are well down on last year’s figures. So far this year four people have died in boating accidents and Maritime NZ has simple ... More >>
Captain’s prosecution a strong reminder
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 7:08 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Captain’s prosecution a strong reminder: there is no tolerance for breaking the alcohol limit More >>
Float-free EPIRB distress beacons compulsory from 1 January
Monday, 10 December 2018, 1:33 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ is reminding operators they must install float-free EPIRB distress beacons on commercial fishing vessels by 1 January 2019. This applies to those vessels between 7.5 metres and 24 metres operating outside enclosed waters. More >>
New inter-atoll vessel gifted to Tokelau
Friday, 7 December 2018, 11:14 am | Maritime New Zealand
A new inter-atoll vessel for Tokelau funded through New Zealand Aid will provide safe, reliable and cost-effective transportation between the country’s three atolls, the Director of Maritime NZ Keith Manch says. The vessel, Fetu o te Moana, or Star ... More >>
Real rescue inspires dramatic new marine VHF ads
Sunday, 2 December 2018, 12:28 pm | Maritime New Zealand
The real life rescue of three Hawkes Bay boaties in July this year is the inspiration behind Maritime NZ’s dramatic new advertisement urging boaties to take a VHF radio and knowing how to use it. More >>
Maritime safety audits for Pacific Island countries
Monday, 26 November 2018, 12:12 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime officers from around the Pacific are in Wellington this week studying how to prepare their countries for audit by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). More >>
Wellington ferry skipper fined $1,688 after grounding
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 11:04 am | Maritime New Zealand
The skipper of one of Wellington’s East by West ferries, Iain David Wilson, has been fined $1,688 after speeding and grounding the passenger ferry, City Cat . More >>
Maritime Levy and fees
Tuesday, 6 November 2018, 11:28 am | Maritime New Zealand
Consultation opens today on changes to the Maritime Levy and fees - also known as the Maritime NZ Funding Review. More >>
Boating grants
Friday, 26 October 2018, 10:13 am | Maritime New Zealand
This year safer boating grants will provide 4,000 new lifejackets, education for more than 5,000 children, training for boaties, and much more! More >>
Extended ‘No Excuses’ campaign begins
Friday, 19 October 2018, 9:35 am | Maritime New Zealand
Today (Friday), Maritime NZ, 13 councils and the Lake Taupo Harbourmaster are starting an extended “No Excuses” campaign for recreational boaties not carrying or wearing lifejackets and those who speed on the water. More >>
Skippers can be fined and prosecuted for no lifejackets
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 9:12 am | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ is urging skippers of all recreational boats, no matter how big or small, to “check your lifejackets”. More >>
Save your life this Labour Weekend, check the forecast
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 9:04 am | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ is reminding boaties heading out on the water this Labour Weekend that checking the marine weather forecast could save their lives. Fifty eight percent of Kiwi boaties say they check the marine forecast ‘every time’ prior to heading ... More >>
New research: Boaties behaving more safely!
Monday, 15 October 2018, 9:06 am | Maritime New Zealand
New research released today shows recreational boaties are behaving more safely but Maritime NZ is warning them not to slip up on their good work this summer. More >>
Safer Boating Week launches with a warning
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 12:30 pm | Maritime New Zealand
There have been only three boating fatalities this year for 2018 – almost an all-time low - but already Maritime NZ is warning boaties not to become part of the usual “statistic spike” this summer. More >>
Educational workshops for boat fishermen being held in Niue
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 11:02 am | Maritime New Zealand
Keeping lifejackets in seaworthy condition is one focus of workshops being held for fishers in Niue this week. More >>
Cruise ship L’Austral grounding – fines total $100,000
Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 2:38 pm | Maritime New Zealand
A French cruise company and ship’s Master have been fined $70,000 and $30,000 respectively for endangering human life and entering a prohibited zone following an incident in the remote New Zealand Subantarctic islands. More >>
Campaign improving commercial fishing safety
Thursday, 27 September 2018, 9:52 am | Maritime New Zealand
Sixty percent of fishing crew who have seen Maritime NZ’s and NZ Federation of Commercial Fishermen’s safety campaign are making changes to improve safety. More >>
Community service for boatie who collided with ferry
Monday, 24 September 2018, 10:13 am | Maritime New Zealand
24 September 2018 An Auckland recreational boatie, Grant Reginald McCutcheon, has been ordered to complete 120 hours community service after his boat collided with a Fullers Group ferry on the Waitematā Harbour. More >>
Maritime NZ marks World Maritime Day
Wednesday, 19 September 2018, 9:37 am | Maritime New Zealand
Improving maritime safety in the Pacific is in the spotlight at an event being held in Auckland today (19 Sept) to celebrate World Maritime Day. More >>
