Maritime NZ commercial vessel survey and operator obligations

Maritime New Zealand sets construction and equipment standards for commercial vessels. Periodic survey and safe operational practices certificates must stay current.

Skippers need appropriate licences; crew hours and drug policies matter in incident investigations. Tourism growth in Auckland, Bay of Islands and Queenstown strains survey booking lead times.

Accident investigations coordinate with Transport Accident Investigation Commission — maintenance records are always requested.

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