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aritime New Zealand is inviting the industry to have its
say on regulatory changes planned for implementation
next year.
Both the planned Maritime Operator Safety System and
Operational Limits framework, to be known as SeaCert,
come into effect on July 1, 2013. These rules give effect to
the SeaCert framework, which has already had substantial
public input. The aim of this consultation is to ensure that
the rules accurately reflect what is intended by the policy.
The consultation period is open until January 25, 2013. All
details are available on Maritime NZ���s website for feedback.
The four rules which have been released for consultation are:
��� Part 20: Operating limits
��� Part 31: Crewing and watchkeeping
��� Part 32: Seafarer certification
��� Part 35: Training and examinations.
Part 20: Operational limits
A new specified limit has been introduced to cater for very
restricted operations close to shore, and three new defined limits
have been added to the existing defined inshore limits.
The coastal limit has been redefined at a uniform 50 nautical
miles from the coast of New Zealand and the Chatham Islands,
with the offshore limit extended to the outer limit of the
Exclusive Economic Zone. The ���unlimited��� limit will extend
from this new offshore limit.
Seasonal commercial operations will be able to apply for a
temporary extension to a defined limit, and local authorities and
port companies will be able to obtain extended limits.
Part 31: Crewing and watchkeeping
The original Part 31 was in three parts, which have been
consolidated into a single rule that mirrors the structure for
the proposed new Part 31: Seafarer certification. This is better
aligned to international conventions and standards. The new rule
covers general crewing and other requirements, such as fitness
for duty, hours of rest, foreign certificates and minimum safe
crewing documents.
Part 32: Seafarer certification
This rule part sets out the final seafarer certification system:
SeaCert, which has assessment of competence at its heart. It will
be necessary to demonstrate competence to gain and maintain a
certificate, and to move to a higher certificate. Certificates will
clearly set out associated privileges as to what you can do and
where you can go.
Seafarers working in restricted limits will be most affected by
the new SeaCert framework, with improved entry to commercial
operations and clearer career progression.
SeaCert also aligns with international standards,
particularly STCW-10 (Standards of Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping) and STCW-F, maintaining New Zealand���s
ongoing ���white list��� status.
Part 35: Training and examinations
Part 35 sets out the roles of various agencies as they relate
to New Zealand���s seafarer training and examinations. Part 35
has been revised to align with the requirements in Part 32. This
includes requirements around course approvals by Maritime NZ;
and Maritime NZ���s regulatory oversight of training providers,
which complements the roles of the New Zealand Qualifications
Authority and industry training organisation Competenz, and
training providers.
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