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for the maritime sector, with operators coming into the new system from July 1, 2014. MNZ Director Keith Manch said the phased implementation would allow MNZ and the maritime community time to work together to fully prepare for the changes MOSS will bring. The proposed rules for MOSS, which will replace the current Safe Ship Management System, are due to be considered by the Transport Minister for gazetting by 1 July 2013. It is anticipated the new rules will come into force on 1 July 2014. "We recognise that we need this time after the rules come into force to engage and consult further with industry and to develop the guideline material and tools to implement MOSS," Manch said. "This has not been possible prior to the rules being approved." "This is a major change for the sector and we want to ensure we engage fully with all participants," he said. "It is also important that MNZ is well prepared for MOSS and that we use industry feedback to implement the new system." MNZ will be setting up an industry advisory group to provide this feedback, he said. Work is underway to develop the detailed policies, procedures and IT systems to implement the proposed rules. "Our objective is to ensure MOSS works well following its introduction," Manch said. "This means that MNZ, operators, surveyors and all other affected parties need to understand their roles and responsibilities, and know what to do to comply with MOSS." SSM companies, surveyors and operators will continue to operate as they currently do until July 1, 2014. Operators will continue to be members of an SSM company and must meet their obligations under SSM, including renewing SSM Certificates when they expire and having vessels surveyed in accordance with their survey plans. MOSS is intended to improve safety in the commercial maritime environment through safer operations and vessels. It will be based on direct relationships between operators, surveyors, and MNZ, as the regulator. Hoisting the New Zealand flag is a good step, there should be a more serious attempt to get opportunities for New Zealand workers in the industry. National secretary Joe Fleetwood says there are thousands of unemployed young people who deserve a chance to reap the benefit of resources that belong to us all. "The Government is committed to making it compulsory for all foreign charter fishing vessels to be re-flagged by 2016 following concerns raised in a Ministerial inquiry last year into safety, labour and fishing practices," says MPI Minister Nathan Guy. Currently there are six FCVs operating seasonally around New Zealand, with another 16 operating throughout the year. FIRST FCV RE-FLAGGED ADVANCED FUEL TECHNOLOGY Fuel Treatment Infused with Nano Technology Significantly Increases Fuel Economy Dramatically Reduces Exhaust Soot Reduces Emissions and Fumes Stabilizers Fuel Extends Engine Life Dyno Certified We Stand Behind Our Product! If you do not save more by using AquoFusion than it cost you to purchase it, we will refund your money. MADE IN THE USA VIP.S93 The first foreign charter fishing vessel, Ukranian vessel FV Mainstream has been re-flagged, meaning that it will now be under New Zealand labour, health and safety laws. Maritime New Zealand's general manager maritime standards Sharyn Forsyth says that the first re-flagging shows Maritime New Zealand has an effective system in place to manage the complex requirements of the process. Re-flagging involves an initial inspection by MNZ after which feedback is provided on requirements to be met for the Maritime Transport Act and the Health and Safety in Employment Act. The requirements are then verified by a recognised surveyor. Ownership paperwork must be provided showing that any overseas registration is closed or suspended and the New Zealand charterer has effective control of the vessel. MNZ then reconciles the foreign crew's qualifications with their New Zealand equivalent certificate, an oral language examination. The FCVs Shipboard Marine Oil Spill Contingency Plan must also be re-approved by MNZ. A recognised surveyor then inspects the vessel to ensure all requirements have been carried out, as well as permanent "carving and marking," which includes changing the home port shown on the stern. Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Labour Minister Simon Bridges say this is good for New Zealand's international reputation and positive news for foreign crews fishing in our waters. But the Maritime Union says that while re-flagging May/June 2013 Professional Skipper 65