In accordance with section 446(a) of the Maritime Transport Act 1994, Maritime New Zealand, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, gives notice of the Minister’s intention to make the following maritime rules:

Various SOLAS-related Rule Amendments 2016

The proposed rules amend Parts 23, 24B, 25, 40B, 40C, 43, 45, 53 and 90 of the Maritime Rules. The purpose of the amendments is to ensure that New Zealand law reflects changes to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) which have entered into force or are due to enter into force via the tacit amendment procedure.

Comments are invited on the maritime rules developed under the Maritime Transport Act 1994.

Consultation will commence on Tuesday 9 February 2016.

The consultation document and online submission form will be available on the following website from Tuesday 9 February 2016.

www.maritimenz.govt.nz/consultation

Submissions must be made online, by email, or by post by Friday 11 March 2016.

Copies of the consultation document are available free of charge from Maritime New Zealand, Level 11, 1 Grey Street, Wellington, or by contacting the Rules Coordinator at

rules.coordinator@maritimenz.govt.nz

or by writing to PO Box 25620, Wellington 6146.

Copies are also available on the Maritime New Zealand website at

www.maritimenz.govt.nz/consultation

MARK BATT, Manager, Domestic and International Policy, Maritime New Zealand.