Name of the Organization : Maritime New Zealand
Type of Facility : Ship Registration
Country : New Zealand
Website : https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/
Ship Registration:
Ship registration provides nationality. For some ships it is compulsory to be registered. For others it is voluntary. Find out about the New Zealand Register of Ships and where to start to register your ship.
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When a ship registered in New Zealand travels overseas, its registration gives it the protection of the New Zealand Government. This is in much the same way as a New Zealand citizen is protected while travelling overseas. The ship’s registration papers provide proof of identity like a passport does for a person.
The New Zealand Register of Ships:
The New Zealand Register of Ships is a list of all vessels registered in New Zealand under the Ship Registration Act 1992. The register, held in Maritime New Zealand’s Wellington office, is available for inspection by the public. The Registrar of Ships is responsible for maintaining the register.
The register has two parts (Part A and Part B) and includes details of those ships which must be registered under the Ship Registration Act 1992 and those ships whose owners have voluntarily chosen to register them.
Ship registration – start here to register your ship:
To learn about the benefits of registration, choosing which registration type, the registration process and making registration transactions; use the links below.
Registration transactions involve changes to the New Zealand Register of Ships. For example: changing your registered address/vessel ownership, closing a registration, appointing a representative person and getting a replacement Certificate of Registration
The benefits of ship registration:
Registration gives a ship some benefits. These benefits depend on the type of registration that a ship has (Part A, or Part B).
Part A registration benefits:
Part A registration is mainly for larger commercial vessels however some vessel owners have a choice of registering under either Part A or Part B.
Part A registration:
** provides a ship with New Zealand nationality when it goes on overseas voyages
** protects a ship’s name for as long as it is registered
** provides proof of ownership (evidence of title)
** makes it possible to register a mortgage on a vessel
** lasts as long as the ship is New Zealand-owned. It does not end if the ownership changes or if the ship is altered.
Part B registration benefits:
Part B registration is mainly for pleasure vessels that need nationality for overseas voyaging
Part B registration:
** provides a ship with New Zealand nationality when it goes on overseas voyages
** protects a ship’s name for as long as it is registered
** lasts for 5 years only. It can be renewed at the end of 5 years if there have been no changes to the details on the Certificate of Registration. Registration automatically terminates if there are any changes in the ownership or to the ship.
Contact the Registrar of Ships:
The Registrar of Ships is responsible for maintaining the register of all ships registered in New Zealand. All ship registration applications and registration changes are dealt with by the registrar.
Visit the registrar:
Level 10
1 Grey Street
Wellington
Write to the registrar:
PO Box 25620
Wellington 6146
Call the registrar:
0508 22 55 22 – call Maritime New Zealand toll-free (within New Zealand)
+64 4 473 0111 – call Maritime New Zealand from outside of New Zealand
Fax: +64 4 494 1263
Email: ship.registration@maritimenz.govt.nz