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NZM TA N E W S MOSS AND QOL COUNTDOWN��� AN EERIE SILENCE MARGARET WIND EXECUTIVE OFFICER NZMTA Maritime NZ���s afternoon agenda lacked any real substance and offered very little information of Practice projects they have been working on, but apart from that, Maritime NZ���s afternoon agenda lacked any real substance and offered very little information. In particular, the MOSS rule continues to be veiled in a shroud of secrecy that has become all too familiar over the past two years. Despite showing progress in improving their liaison role with industry, this needs to provide substance. Industry representatives at every level continue to ask the same questions about process, logistics and operating costs for this, and the Qualifications project. More importantly, we still seek information about cost/benefit analysis and/or a regulatory impact statement, both critical to many of us in terms of effective business planning. This leads me to reflect on the Government Statement on Regulation, released by Hon Bill English and Hon Rodney Hide on August 17, 2009, which includes the following quotes: ��� We will introduce new regulation only when we are satisfied that it is required, reasonable and robust. ��� We will review existing regulation in order to identify and remove requirements that are unnecessary, ineffective or excessively costly. I leave it to you to decide whether they are delivering on this. In other news, welcome to the new face of the MTA. The Association and its newly re-elected committee have been dedicated to modernising and upgrading the image and service offered to members in the future. Check out the new website on www.marinetransport.co.nz to see the latest news and continued members benefits over the next few months. Maritime Rule Timelines: 40D amendments: This updated rule relating to survey, design and construction is now in force. Some members have asked us to summarise the areas that have changed such as radio survey periods and battery configurations. We will post this on the MTA website over the next couple of weeks. MOSS: Maritime NZ report that further policy work, including non commercial use provisions, has been done in response to feedback during the last consultation. Revised rules were due to go to the Ministry of Transport by October. We have no further information to report on the content at this stage. QOL: The rules bringing the new QOL framework into effect will go out for public consultation in October. Funding Review: Maritime NZ report that much of the costing information for MOSS and QOL relies on work of the Maritime NZ funding review, which has been undertaken to ensure Maritime NZ is adequately and appropriately funded over the long term, for the things it is required to do. A paper on funding options is due to go to the Minister of Transport this week and is expected to go out for public consultation before the end of the year. We will keep you informed on progress through the MTA website and future articles. Have a great Spring. Specialising in Aluminium Boats & Barges 4-20 metres Commercial or Private VIP.WB13 T his month���s article opens with a warm welcome to our new members, some of whom attended the September Marine Operator Seminar in Wellington. As always, the opportunity to network with fellow industry peers was enjoyed through a pleasurable cocktail hour hosted by Maritime New Zealand, followed by the traditional Marine Transport Association dinner. The seminar itself was conducted over a shorter period of time than usual, this being to take advantage of the launch of the ���independent��� Sector Reference Group and Maritime New Zealand���s World Maritime Day celebrations. Members enjoyed an interesting morning with industry speakers covering areas such as accident/incident reporting, crew training and maritime legal perspectives. This was followed by a warm introduction and presentation from Maritime NZ���s Director, Keith Manch, about the philosophical direction and yet further restructure of staff at Maritime NZ. Baz Kirk���s liaison team gave an excellent progress report on the Code We can build to your specifications or ours. See our web site at http://www.phoenixboats.co.nz Built By Phoenix Boats Ltd 29 Hewlett Street, PO Box 1191, Whangarei Ph/Fax: 09 438 4480, Email: phoenixboats@xtra.co.nz January/February 2013 Professional Skipper 71