Draft Rule Part 32: Seafarer certification - Maritime New Zealand

DRAFT RULES 

Maritime Transport Act 1994 

Maritime Rules 

Part 32 — Seafarer Certification 

Contents 

Part objective 

Extent of consultation 

Entry into force 

General 

32.01 Application 

32.02 Definitions 

32.03 Table of abbreviations and further details 

relating to certificates 

32.04 Table of ancillary competencies 

32.05 Table of ancillary certificates 

32.06 Requirement to hold a certificate or 

endorsement 

Subpart A – Domestic certificates and 

endorsements 

32.20 Application for certificate of proficiency or 

certificate of competency 

32.21 Application for endorsement 

32.22 Issue of certificates or endorsements 

32.23 Knowledge of English 

32.24 Term of certificates and endorsements 

32.25 Qualified deck crew 

32.26 Privileges of Qualified deck crew 

32.27 Skipper restricted limits 

32.28 Privileges of Skipper restricted limits 

32.29 Skipper coastal/offshore less than 24m 

(SCO) 

32.30 Privileges of Skipper coastal/offshore 

less than 24m 

32.31 Master yacht near-coastal less than 24m 

(Master yacht NC

32.78 Privileges of Officer in charge of a 

navigational watch unlimited 

32.79 Officer in charge of a navigational watch 

less than 500GT restricted to nearcoastal 

voyages (OOW NC

32.157 Mate fishing ship between 24m and 45m 

limited waters (MFV 24-45m) 

32.158 Privileges of Mate fishing ship between 

24m and 45m limited waters 

32.159 Mate fishing ship 24m and over, unlimited 

(MFV-U) 

32.160 Privileges of Mate fishing ship 24m and 

over, unlimited 

32.161 Skipper fishing ship between 24m and 

45m limited waters (SFV) 

32.162 Privileges of Skipper fishing ship between 

24m and 45m limited waters 

32.163 Skipper fishing ship 24m and over 

unlimited (Skipper >24m unlimited) 

32.164 Privileges of Skipper fishing ship 24m 

and over unlimited 

32.165 Second engineer of a fishing ship on 

ships of 750kW or more (Second 

engineer fishing >750kW) 

32.166 Privileges of Second engineer of a fishing 

ship on ships of 750kW propulsion power 

or more 

32.167 Chief engineer of a fishing ship of 750kW 

to 3000kW propulsion power (Chief Eng 

FV) 

32.168 Privileges of Chief engineer of a fishing 

ship of 750kW to 3000kW propulsion 

power 

32.169 Application for revalidation of certificates 

of competency 

Subpart E – Revocations, savings, 

transitional provisions and consequential 

amendments 

32.210 Revocations 

32.211 Savings 

32.212 Option to have certificate issued under 

former Part 32 where seagoing service or 

training commenced prior to 1 July 2013 

32.213 Confirmed certificates 

32.214 Applications to transition to new 

certificates 

32.215 Relevant endorsements for the purposes 

of rules 32.216 and 32.217 

32.216 Transition options for holders of NZOW, 

ILM, LLOand NZOM certificates 

32.217 Transition options for holders of legacy 

certificates 


32.219 Heading to Section 2 


32.221 Eye and vision tests for the issue of a 

certificate of competency 

32.222 Appendix 5A of Part 34 

32.223 New Section 4 

Subpart D – Demonstration of 

competencies, sea service, and 

miscellaneous matters 

32.180 Accepted means of demonstrating 

competency 

32.181 Competency and examination 

requirements relating to revalidation 

32.182 Approval of sea service 

32.183 Criteria relating to approval of sea service 

32.184 Equivalents to sea service 

32.185 Proof of sea service 

32.186 Calculation of sea service 

32.187 Misrepresentation of sea service or 

meeting of eligibility requirements 

32.188 Surrender of superseded certificate 

32.189 Doubt of ability by reason of medical 

condition 

32.190 Reissue of expired certificates

Part 32: Seafarer Certification 

Part objective 

Part 32 sets out the requirements for seafarer certificates. It provides for domestic certificates and, in 

addition, certificates that correspond to those provided for in the International Convention on 

Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (STCW). 

At the time this Part is made, New Zealand has not ratified the International Convention on Standards 

of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Ship Personnel, 1995 (STCW-F). The STCW-F 

certificates provided for in this Part are therefore domestic certificates but are separately described 

and provided for with reference to STCW-F as a suitable international standard. 

The authority for making Part 32 is found in section 36 (1)(b), (o), (s), and (u) of the Maritime Transport 

Act 1994. 

Extent of consultation 

[To be included post consultation] 

Entry into force 

These rules enter into force on [date to be inserted] 

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General 


This Part applies to persons seeking the issue, recognition, or revalidation of certificates or 

endorsements under the Act and the provisions of this Part. 


In this Part— 

Act means the Maritime Transport Act 1994: 

ancillary competence means a competence that is prescribed as an ancillary competence 

in rule 32.04: 

ancillary certificate means a certificate that is prescribed as an ancillary certificate in rule 

32.05: 

approved means approved in writing by the Director for the relevant purpose: 

assessment standard means a standard in the Directory of Assessment Standards: 

certificate means a certificate of proficiency or a certificate of competency: 

certificate of competency means a maritime document that the table in rule 32.02 indicates 

is a certificate of competency and which is provided for in the relevant rule in this Part: 

certificate of proficiency means a maritime document that the table in rule 32.02 indicates 

is a certificate of proficiency and which is provided for in the relevant rule in this Part: 

chemical tanker has the meaning given to it in the Annex to STCW: 

coastal area means the area within the coastal limits as defined in rule 20.2 of Part 20 of the 

maritime rules: 

commercial ship means a ship that is not— 

(a) a pleasure craft; or 

(b) solely powered manually; or 

(c) solely powered by sail; 

and includes a naval vessel 1 , but does not include a warship: 

competence,— 

(a) means a competence that is prescribed or referred to in this Part as a competence that 

must be demonstrated as part of the eligibility requirements for the issue of a certificate 

or endorsement; and 

(b) includes a core competence or an ancillary competence: 

core competence means a competence that is prescribed as a core competence in a rule in 

this Part setting out the eligibility requirements for a certificate: 

crew means the persons employed or engaged in any capacity on board a ship (except a 

master, a pilot, or a person temporarily employed on the ship while it is in port): 

demonstrate, in relation to a competence, means demonstrate knowledge, understanding 

and proficiency to the required level or standard of competence: 

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Navy sea service will only be counted by actual days at sea, not including time in port except when cargo 

operations are being undertaken. 

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Directory of Assessment Standards means the Directory of Assessment Standards that is 

provided for under the Education Act 1989: 

domestic certificate means a certificate provided for in subpart A of this Part: 

enclosed area means the area within— 

(a) the enclosed water limits set out in the Appendix to Part 20; and 

(b) all New Zealand inland waters: 

endorsement— 

(a) means an endorsement to a certificate that is provided for in this Part; and 

(b) includes a notation on the certificate to the effect that a person has the privileges 

associated with the endorsement: 

equivalent means an equivalent that is acceptable to the Director, subject to— 

(a) any further requirements of this Part; and 

(b) any additional requirements that the Director considers necessary to achieve 

equivalence: 

examination— 

(a) means a test of whether a person meets a relevant standard of competence relating to 

a competence or to a certificate or endorsement that is set by the Director; and 

(b) includes— 

(i) a written examination: 

(ii) an oral examination: 

(iii) a practical test. 

examiner means the holder of a maritime document issued under Part 35 or the Director: 

final examination means an examination that— 

(a) is required by the Director to test whether a person meets the relevant standard of 

competence required for the issue of a certificate or endorsement; and 

(b) is conducted by an examiner: 

fishing ship means a ship that is required to be registered under section 103 of the 

Fisheries Act 1996: 

GMDSS means Global Maritime Distress and Safety System: 

GT means gross tonnage: 

high-speed ship means a ship that is between 20 to 35 metres in length overall and that is 

carrying more than 50 passengers and that is operating at 20 knots or more: 

inshore area means within— 

(a) the inshore limits set out in Appendix 1 of Part 20; and 

(b) any defined section of the coastal area not beyond the territorial sea of New Zealand 

which has been assigned to that ship as an inshore limit by a surveyor in accordance 

with Part 20: 

inshore fishing area means the area within the inshore fishing limits as defined in rule 20.2 

of Part 20 of the maritime rules: 

kW means kilowatts: 

length means 96 percent of the total length on a waterline at 85 percent of the least 

moulded depth measured from the top of the keel, or the length from the fore side of the 

stem to the axis of the rudder stock on that waterline, if that is the greater length. In ships 

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designed with a rake of keel, the waterline on which this length is measured must be parallel 

to the design waterline: 

length overall means the length of the ship measured from the foreside of the head of the 

stem to the aftermost part of the transom or stern of the ship; and for the purposes of this 

Part— 

(a) does not include fittings (such as beltings, bowsprits, platforms, gantries, trim tabs, jet 

and outboard drive units) that project beyond these terminal points; and 

(b) includes structures (such as bulbous bows, deckhouses, free flooding bait tanks and 

buoyancy tubing) that project beyond these terminal points: 

liquefied gas tanker has the meaning give to it in the Annex to STCW: 

limited waters means waters within the combined area of the coastal limits and offshore 

limits, as those terms are defined in rule 20.2 of Part 20 of the maritime rules: 

management level means the level of responsibility associated with: 

(a) serving as a master, chief mate, chief engineer officer or second engineer officer; and 

(b) ensuring that all functions within the designated area of responsibility are properly 

performed: 

mile means a nautical mile: 

military ship— 

(a) means a ship that— 

(i) belongs to the armed forces of a State; and 

(ii) bears the external marks distinguishing the nationality of ships of that State; and 

(iii) is under the command of an officer duly commissioned by the Government of that 

State whose name appears in the appropriate service list or its equivalent; and 

(iv) is crewed by the crew subject to regular armed forces discipline; and 

(b) includes a ship requisitioned under section 10 of the Defence Act 1990: 

naval vessel means a ship that carries cargo or passengers or carries out operations that 

may be carried out by a commercial operator— 

(a) belonging to the armed forces of a State and bearing the external marks distinguishing 

the nationality of ships of that State, being a ship— 

(i) under the command of an officer duly commissioned by the Government of that 

State whose name appears in the appropriate service list or its equivalent; and 

(ii) crewed by crew subject to regular armed forces discipline; or 

(b) requisitioned under section 10 of the Defence Act 1990: 

near-coastal area means the combined area of the coastal limits and offshore limits, as 

those terms are defined in rule 20.2 of Part 20 of the maritime rules: 

New Zealand Qualifications Framework means the New Zealand Qualifications 

Framework that is provided for under the Education Act 1989: 

non-passenger ship means any ship that is not a passenger ship or a fishing ship, pleasure 

craft or a warship: 

NZQA registered standard means a standard listed in the Directory of Assessment 

Standards: 

offshore area means within the offshore limits defined in rule 20.2 Part 20 of the maritime 

rules: 

oil tanker has the meaning given to it in the Annex to STCW: 

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operational level means the level of responsibility associated with maintaining direct control 

over the performance of all functions within a designated area of responsibility in accordance 

with proper procedures and under the direction of an individual serving at management level: 

Part means a group of rules made under the Act: 

passenger has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Act: 

passenger ship means a ship that carries more than 12 passengers on a voyage beyond 

restricted limits, or any passengers on a voyage within restricted limits: 

pleasure craft has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Act: 

proof means proof to the satisfaction of the Director: 

rating means a member of the ship’s crew other than the master or an officer: 

relevant standard of competence— 

(a) means, in relation to a certificate or endorsement, the overall level of proficiency 

reasonably to be expected for the proper and safe performance of functions and for the 

exercise of privileges associated with the relevant certificate or endorsement; and 

(b) includes any relevant prescribed levels or standards of competence for competencies 

that must demonstrated for the relevant certificate or endorsement to be issued: 

restricted area means the inshore and enclosed areas: 

revalidation— 

(a) in relation to a certificate, means renewal of the certificate in accordance with the 

applicable requirements of this Part and section 41 of the Act; or 

(b) in relation to an application for revalidation of STCW endorsements for masters, officers 

and radio officers in respect of tankers, means a renewal of the endorsement: 

sailing ship means a ship that— 

(a) is designed to be navigated under wind power alone and for which any motor provided 

is an auxiliary means of propulsion; or 

(b) ‘has a non-dimensional ratio of [sail area/(volume of displacement) 2/3] of more than 9: 

sea service means: 

(a) sea service on board one or more ships; and 

(b) includes seagoing service: 

seagoing service means sea service on board a seagoing ship: 

seagoing ship means a ship other than a ship that navigates exclusively within the 

restricted area (or, in relation to a fishing ship, the inshore fishing area), but does not include 

a ship that is less than 24 metres in length overall in the near-coastal area (or, in relation to a 

fishing ship, in limited waters): 

set, in relation to an examination, means— 

(a) to prescribe the questions for the examination; or 

(b) to prescribe a question framework against which questions for the examination must be 

asked and marked: 

STCW means the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and 

Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended: 

STCW certificate means a certificate that is provided for in subpart B of this Part: 

STCW-F certificate means a certificate that is provided for in subpart C of this Part: 

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STCW Code means the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code as 

adopted by the 2010 Conference of Parties to STCW, as amended: 

STCW-F means the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and 

Watchkeeping for Fishing Ship Personnel, 1995: 

support level means the level of responsibility associated with performing assigned tasks, 

duties or responsibilities on board a seagoing ship under the direction of an individual 

serving in the operational level or management level: 

unlimited area has the meaning given to it in rule 20.2 of Part 20 of the maritime rules: 

valid, in relation to an ancillary certificate, means valid in accordance with any restrictions or 

limitations placed on it by the issuer, including the period for which it is issued: 

warship has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Act. 

32.03 Table of abbreviations and further details relating to certificates 

The table below sets out the abbreviations (if any) for each of the certificate in this Part 

together with: 

(a) the full name of the certificate; and 

(b) an indication: 

(i) as to whether it is a certificate of proficiency (COP) or a certificate of competency 

(COC); and 

(ii) of the rule that sets out the eligibility requirements relating to a certificate; and 

(iii) of the rule that sets out the privileges relating to the certificate; and 

(iv) as to whether the certificate is a domestic, STCW or STCW-F certificate. 

Abbreviation 

(if any) 

Full name of 

certificate 

COP 

or 

COC 

Rule stating 

eligibility 

requirements 

Rule 

Stating 

privileges 

Type 

AB Deck Able seafarer deck COP 32.69 32.70 STCW 

AB Engine Able seafarer engine COP 32.71 32.72 STCW 

ADH-F 

Chief Eng FV 

Chief mate > 

3000GT 

unlimited 

Chief mate 

500-3000GT 

unlimited 

Chief mate 

yacht 

Advanced deckhand 

– fishing 

Chief engineer on a 

fishing ship of 

750kW to 3000kW 

propulsion power 

Chief mate on ships 

of 3000GT or more 

in the unlimited area 

Chief mate on ships 

of between 500 and 

3000GT in the 

unlimited area. 

Chief mate yacht on 

superyachts or 

sailing ship of less 

than 3000GT 

COP 32.155 32.156 STCW-F 

COC 32.167 32.168 STCW-F 

COC 32.89 32.90 STCW 



DWR Deck watch rating COP 32.67 32.68 STCW 

ERWR 

Rating forming part 

of an engineering 

watch 

COP 32.65 32.66 STCW 

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ETO 

ETR 

GMDSS radio 

operator 

Electro-technical 

officer 

Electro-technical 

rating 

GMDSS radio 

operator 


COP 32.73 32.74 STCW 


IR Integrated rating COP 32.75 32.76 STCW 

Master > 

3000GT 

unlimited 

Master 500- 

3000GT 

unlimited 

Master 


MEC 2 


32.04 Table of ancillary competencies 

Advanced fire-fighting 

Charge of medical care on board ship 

Fast rescue boats 

Fire prevention and fire-fighting 

Medical first aid 

Personal survival techniques 

Security related training 

STCW Basic training 

STCW-F basic training 

Survival craft and rescue boats other than 

fast rescue boats 

Competencies that the Director is 

satisfied meet the following standard: 

section A-VI/3 of the STCW Code 

section A-VI/4, paragraphs 4 to 6 of the 

STCW Code 

section A-VI/2.7 of the STCW Code 

Table A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code 

section A-VI/4, paragraphs 1 to 3 of the 

STCW Code 

Table A-VI/1-1 of the STCW Code 

section A-VI/6 of the STCW Code 

Section A-VI/1-2 of the STCW Code 

Regulation 1 of Chapter III of STCW-F 

section A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Code 

32.05 Table of ancillary certificates 

Advanced sea survival certificate 

First aid certificate 

General radiotelephone operator's 

certificate 

Restricted radiotelephone operator's 

certificate 

Steering certificate 

Introductory life-saving appliances; 

A valid certificate which satisfies the 

Director that — 

The holder meets NZQA-registered 

standards that relate to advanced sea 

survival and that provide for an appropriate 

standard for those who take responsibility 

for the management of people, procedures 

and equipment to aid the survival of others 

in the event of a maritime emergency. 


standards that relate to common first aid 

conditions and to first aid for life-threatening 

conditions that provide an appropriate 

standard for the maritime environment. 

The holder has a certificate of competency 

as a general radio operator issued in 

accordance with regulations made under 

the Radiocommunications Act 1989. 

The holder has a certificate of competency 

as a radio telephone operator issued in 

accordance with regulations made under 

the Radiocommunications Act 1989. 

The holder has a certificate signed by the 

master of an appropriate type of ship 

certifying that the seafarer, other than when 

receiving training, has for periods 

amounting to 10 hours or more manually 

steered the ship. 

The holder has demonstrated knowledge, 

understanding and skill in the operation of 

life-saving appliances. 

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Navigation controls 

Advanced first aid 

The holder has demonstrated knowledge, 

understanding and skill in navigational 

practices and procedures on ships at 

management level. 


standards that relate to comprehensive first 

aid training to deal with life-threatening 

situations, offering assistance before more 

experienced help arrives and providing 

guidance to workplace colleagues, and that 

provide an appropriate standard for the 

maritime environment. 

32.06 Requirement to hold certificate or endorsement 

No person may, except under the authority of, and in accordance with, a valid certificate or 

endorsement issued or recognised under this Part,— 

(a) exercise the privileges relating to a certificate or endorsement issued under this Part; or 

(b) hold himself or herself out as a person who is entitled to exercise the privileges relating 

to a certificate or endorsement issued under this Part. 

Subpart A – Domestic certificates and endorsements 

32.20 Application for certificate of proficiency or certificate of competency 

An applicant for a certificate of proficiency or a certificate of competency provided for in this 

subpart must— 

(a) make an application in accordance with section 35 of the Act, in a form required by the 

Director, and 

(b) include such further relevant particulars and supporting information relating to the 

applicant that the Director may require; and 

(c) submit the application to the Director, with a payment of the appropriate application fee 

prescribed by the regulations made under the Act. 


(1) An applicant for an endorsement provided for in this subpart must— 

(a) make an application in a form required by the Director; and 





(2) The privileges associated with the endorsement are additional privileges associated with a 

certificate that may be exercised, subject to any conditions or limitations stated in the 

endorsement. 

(3) For the avoidance of doubt, an endorsement provided for in this subpart is not a maritime 

document. 


(1) The Director must issue a certificate of competency if satisfied that the applicant meets the 

applicable requirements of this Part and the requirements of section 41 of the Act. 

(2) The Director must issue an endorsement if satisfied that the applicant meets the applicable 

requirements of this Part. 

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Where this subpart requires an applicant to pass an examination or a final examination, the 

applicant must satisfy the examiner or the person conducting the examination (as applicable) 

that he or she is able to converse, read and write in the English language sufficiently well to 

perform the duties required of a holder of the relevant certificate or endorsement for which 

the candidate is to be examined or tested. 

32.24 Term of certificates and endorsements 

(1) A certificate may be issued for a period not exceeding 5 years from the date of issue but may 

be issued for a shorter period if the Director considers it appropriate in the interests of 

maritime safety. 

(2) An endorsement expires on whichever is the sooner of: 

(a) the date the certificate expires (as extended in accordance with any revalidation); or 

(b) an earlier date indicated on the certificate. 

Certificates of proficiency 

32.25 Qualified deck crew 

(1) This is a certificate of proficiency. 

(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Qualified deck crew (QDC) are the provision of proof 

of the matters set out in column 3 of the following table that correspond to an item in column 

2: 

Requirement for proof that the applicant: 

(a) Age is at least 16 years of age. 

(b) Prior certification none 

(c) Core competencies has demonstrated, at a support level, the following 

core competencies by an accepted means of 

demonstrating competence under rule 32.180 or an 

equivalent: 

(a) safe operation of the ship 

(b) health and safety of all persons aboard the 

ship 

(c) safety of the ship in emergency situations 

(d) safe navigation of the ship. 

(d) Final examination has passed any final examinations that the Director 

may require, or equivalents. 

(e) Sae service has completed approved sea service involving, at a 

minimum, completion of an approved task book 

while on board a commercial or military ship. 

(f) 

Ancillary competencies and 

ancillary certificates 

has demonstrated the following ancillary 

competencies: 

(a) fire prevention and fire-fighting: 

(b) introductory life-saving appliances. 

(g) 

Medical and eyesight 

requirements 

holds the following ancillary certificates: 

(a) restricted radiotelephone operator's certificate: 

(b) a first aid certificate. 

meets the applicable requirements of Part 34. 

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32.26 Privileges of Qualified deck crew 

The privileges of a certificate of proficiency as QDC are to perform the functions of a deck 

crew member on ships: 

(a) of less than 24 metres in length overall; and 

(b) carrying less than 250 passengers. 

Certificates of competency 

32.27 Skipper restricted limits 

(1) This is a certificate of competency. 

(2) The eligibility requirements for a Skipper restricted limits (SRL) are the provision of proof of 

the matters set out in column 3 of the following table that correspond to an item in column 2: 

Requirement for proof that an applicant: 


(b) Prior certification none. 

(c) Core competencies has demonstrated, at a management level, the 

following core competencies by an accepted 

means of demonstrating competence under rule 

32.180 or equivalent: 

(a) planning & conducting a ship passage: 

(b) knowledge of electronic navigational 

systems: 

(c) management of ship operations: 

(d) management of the ship, legal compliance 

and emergencies: 

(e) legal requirements for operation of a 

commercial ship: 

(f) operation of ship’s propulsion and auxiliary 

machinery, and systems: 

(g) maintaining propulsion and auxiliary 

machinery and systems. 

(d) Final examinations has passed any final examinations that the 

Director may require, or equivalents. 

(e) Sea service has completed approved sea service involving, at 

a minimum, seagoing service of at least 100 

hours on a powered ship of any kind, including a 

recreational ship, and completed an approved 

task book while on board a ship, which may 

include service on a recreational ship but only if 

acting in the capacity of skipper. 

(f) 




competencies: 


(b) an approved introductory life-saving 

appliances course. 

holds the following ancillary certificates or 

equivalents: 

(a) restricted radiotelephone operator's 

certificate: 


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(g) 


requirements 


32.28 Privileges of Skipper restricted limits 

The privileges of a certificate of competency as SRL are to perform the functions of a master on a ship 

of less than 12 metres length overall carrying 12 passengers or less within restricted limits. 

32.29 Skipper coastal/offshore less than 24m (SCO) 


(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Skipper coastal/offshore less than 24m (SCO) are the 

provision of proof of the matters set out in column 3 of the following table that correspond to 

an item in column 2: 

Requirement for proof that an applicant 

(a) Prior certification holds a certificate or competency as SRL 

endorsed to 24 metres or equivalent. 

(b) Core Competencies has demonstrated, at management level, the 




(a) planning and conducting a coastal or 

offshore passage and determine position: 

(b) management of safety aboard a coastal and 

offshore ship. 

(c) Final examinations has passed any final examinations that the 


(d) Sea service has completed approved sea service involving, at 


months on a ship of 12 metres or more within any 

operational limit while holding a certificate as 

Skipper restricted limits. 

(e) Ancillary competencies and 



competencies: 


(b) survival craft and rescue boats other than 

fast rescue boats. 

(f) 


requirements 


equivalents: 

(a) first aid certificate: 

(b) general radio telephone operator’s 

certificate. 


32.30 Privileges of Skipper coastal/offshore less than 24m 

The privileges of a certificate of competency as SCO are to perform the functions of a master 

within coastal and offshore limits on a ship of less than 24 metres overall. 

32.31 Master yacht near-coastal less than 24m (Master Yacht NC


(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Master yacht near-coastal less than 24m (Master 

yacht


32.33 Marine engineer class 6 (MEC 6) 


(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Marine engineer class 6 (MEC 6) are the provision of 

proof of the matters set out in column 3 of the following table that correspond to an item in 

column 2: 




(c) Core competencies has demonstrated, at operational level, the 




(a) operation of ship machinery and systems: 

(b) maintenance of ship machinery and 

systems: 

(c) slipway operations. 



(e) Sea service has completed approved sea service involving, at 


hours on a powered ship of any kind, including a 

recreational ship, and completed an approved 

task book while on board a ship, subject to a 

Director’s waiver for sections of the task book if 

having completed shore-based engineering 

training acceptable to the Director. 

(f) Ancillary competencies and 


holds a first aid certificate or equivalent. 

(g) 


requirements 


32.34 Privileges of Marine engineer class 6 

(1) The privileges of a certificate of competency as MEC 6 are to perform the functions of a: 

(a) second engineer on fishing ships of a propulsion power up to 750 kilowatts in any 

operating area; and 

(b) chief engineer on fishing ships of up to 750 kilowatts propulsion power in the coastal 

area for ships that have engine and system maintenance carried out ashore or under 

warranty; and 

(c) chief engineer on non-passenger ships of up to 750 kilowatts propulsion power in the 

coastal area for ships that have engine and system maintenance carried out ashore or 

under warranty; and 

(d) chief engineer on passenger ships of up to 750 kilowatts propulsion power in restricted 

limits for ships with less than four systems. 

(2) Privileges relate to ships powered by motor or by motor and steam in accordance with any 

permissions and limitations shown on the certificate. 

(3) For the purposes of subrule (1), in the case of any ship that is less than 24 metres in length 

overall operating in the near-coastal and unlimited areas, a reference to kilowatts is a 

reference to the kilowatts of the single largest propulsion engine. 

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column 2: 


(a) Prior certification holds a certificate of competency as MEC 6 

under seagoing service option (a) or equivalent. 

(b) Core competencies Has demonstrated, at operational level, the 

competencies required by regulation II/5 of 

STCW-F by an accepted means of 

demonstrating competence under rule 32.180 or 

equivalent. 




a minimum, completion of seagoing service that 

is either: 

(a) of no less than 12 months on a ship of 100 

kilowatts propulsion power or more while 

holding a certificate as MEC 6; or 

(b) of no less than 24 months on a ship of 100 


holding a certificate as ERWR; and has 

completed an approved task book while on 

board a ship; or 

(c) of no less than 36 months on a ship of 100 

kilowatts propulsion power or more, 

including 24 months on a ship with diesel 

propulsion power. 




competencies: 

(a) STCW-F basic training: 

(b) fire prevention and fire-fighting: 

(c) survival craft and rescue boats other than 


(f) 


requirements 


equivalents: 

(a) a first aid certificate. 



(1) The privileges of a certificate of competency as MEC 5 are: 

(a) to perform the functions of a: 

(i) chief engineer of non-passenger ships up to 750 kilowatts propulsion power in the 

coastal area; and 

(ii) chief engineer of passenger ships of up to 3000 kilowatts propulsion power in the 

inshore area on ships that have less than 4 systems and engine and system 

maintenance carried out ashore or under warranty; and 

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(b) the privileges of second engineer of a fishing ship of 750kW or more in any 

operating area. 

(2) Privileges relate to ships powered by motor or by motor and steam in accordance with 

any permissions and limitations shown on the certificate. 

(3) For the purposes of subrule (1), in the case of any ship that is less than 24 metres 

length overall operating in the near-coastal and unlimited areas, a reference to kilowatts 

is a reference to the kilowatts of the single largest propulsion engine. 



(2) The eligibility requirements relating Marine engineer class 4 (MEC 4) are the provision of 


column 2: 


(a) Prior certification holds a certificate of competency as MEC 5 or 

MEC 6 or equivalent. 

(b) Core Competencies has demonstrated, at operational level, the 




equivalent. 




a minimum: 

(a) seagoing service of no less than 12 months 

outside restricted limits on ships of 250 


holding a certificate as MEC 5; or 

(b) seagoing service of no less than 12 months 

on ships of 250 kilowatts propulsion power 

or more outside restricted limits together 

with completion of approved shore-based 

engineering training. 



Has demonstrated the following ancillary 

competencies: 

(a) advanced fire-fighting: 


fast rescue boats: 

(c) STCW-F basic training. 


equivalents: 

(f) 


requirements 


Meets the applicable requirements of Part 34. 

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(1) The privileges of a certificate of competency as MEC 4 are: 

(a) to perform the functions of a: 

(i) chief engineer of non-passenger ships of up to 3000 kilowatts propulsion power in 

restricted limits; and 

(ii) chief engineer of non-passenger ships of up to 750 kilowatts propulsion power in 

the offshore area; and 

(iii) chief engineer of passenger ships of up to 3000 kilowatts propulsion power in 

restricted limits; and 

(b) the privileges of a Chief engineer of a fishing ship of up to 3000 kilowatts in any 


(2) Privileges relate to ships powered by motor or by motor and steam in accordance with any 

permissions and limitations shown on the certificate. 

(3) For the purposes of subrule (1), in the case of any ship that is less than 24 metres in length 

operating in the near-coastal and unlimited areas, a reference to kilowatts is a reference to 

the kilowatts of the single largest propulsion engine. 

Endorsements 

32.39 Qualified deck crew (QDC) and Skipper restricted limits (SRL) with passenger 

endorsement 

(1) The privileges of QDC may be exercised on a ship carrying over 250 passengers if the 

relevant certificate of proficiency is endorsed with a passenger endorsement. 

(2) The privileges of SRL may be exercised on a ship of less than 12 metres in length overall 

carrying more than 12 passengers if the relevant certificate of competency is endorsed with 

a passenger endorsement. 

(3) The Director must endorse a certificate of proficiency for QDC or a certificate of competency 

as SRL with a passenger endorsement if satisfied that the applicant has— 

(a) in the case of QDC, demonstrated, at the appropriate level, the competencies that the 

Director considers relevant to the privileges associated with the endorsement; and 

(b) in the case of SRL, demonstrated, at management level, the competencies that the 


(c) has passed a final examination or equivalent. 

32.40 Skipper restricted limits with Cook Strait endorsement 

(1) The privileges of SRL may be exercised within an assigned Cook Strait limit as provided for 

by rule 20.20(4) of Part 20 of the maritime rules if the relevant certificate of competency is 

endorsed with a Cook Strait endorsement. 

(2) The Director must endorse a certificate of competency for SRL with a Cook Strait 

endorsement if satisfied that the applicant has passed a final examination. 

32.41 Skipper restricted limits endorsed to 24 metres 

(1) The privileges of SRL may be exercised on a ship of between 12 and 24 metres length 

overall (but carrying no more than 12 passengers) if the relevant certificate of competency is 

endorsed to 24 metres. 

(2) The Director must endorse a certificate of competency for SRL to 24 metres if satisfied that 

the applicant has completed approved sea service of no less than 6 months— 

(a) on a commercial ship of 12 metres; or 

(b) while holding as certificate as SRL and having completed an approved record book. 

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32.42 Skipper restricted limits endorsed to 500GT 

(1) The privileges of SRL endorsed to 24 metres may be exercised on a ship that is greater than 

24 metres in length overall and less than 500GT if the relevant certificate of competency is 

endorsed to 500GT. 

(2) The Director must endorse a certificate of competency for SRL to 500GT if satisfied that the 

applicant: 

(a) has completed approved sea service of no less than 12 months on ships of 12 metres 

or more while holding a certificate of competency as SRL to 24 metres, that has 

included the completion of a record book and an approved task book while on board a 

ship; and 

(b) has, to the extent that the Director considers necessary, taking the applicant’s seagoing 

service into account,— 

(i) demonstrated, at the appropriate level, any additional competencies that the 


(ii) has passed a final examination or equivalent. 

32.43 Endorsement to operate ships between 500GT and 3000GT in restricted limits 

(1) The privileges of a certificate of competency issued under this subpart endorsed to between 

500GT and 3000GT may be exercised by having command of a ship of between 500 and 

3000GT operating exclusively in restricted limits where the ship or class of ships is specified 

in the endorsement. 

(2) The Director must endorse a certificate of competency issued under this Part to between 500 

and 3000GT if satisfied that the applicant— 

(a) holds a higher grade of certificate than Skipper restricted limits endorsed to 500GT or 

has demonstrated, at the appropriate level, the competencies required for a certificate 

of that type; and 

(b) has completed approved sea service that is appropriate for the privileges associated 

with the endorsement; and 

(c) has, to the extent that the Director considers necessary, taking the applicant’s seagoing 

service into account,— 

(i) demonstrated, at the appropriate level, any additional competencies that the 

Director considers appropriate for the exercise of privileges entitling the holder to 

command the ship or class of ships of the relevant type in restricted limits; and 

(ii) has passed a final examination or equivalent. 

32.44 Sailing ship endorsement 

(1) The privileges of a certificate of competency issued under this Part may be exercised on a 

sailing ship for which a sailing ship endorsement is required under Part 31 of the maritime 

rules if the certificate of competency is endorsed with a sailing ship endorsement. 

(2) The Director must endorse a certificate of competency with a sailing ship endorsement if 

satisfied that the applicant meets the requirements set out as route 1 in subrule (3) or the 

requirements set out in route 2 in subrule (4). 

(3) Route 1 is that the applicant— 

(a) has completed 1 month’s sea experience in a deck capacity on sailing ships; and 

(b) has demonstrated, at the appropriate level, the competencies that the Director 

considers relevant to the endorsement; and 

(c) has passed has passed a final examination. 

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(a) has completed 12 months’ sea service in the last 5 years as master on sailing ships to 

which this endorsement is applied; and 

(b) has a safe operating record. 

32.45 Square-rigged sailing ship endorsement 

(1) The privileges of certificate of competency issued under this Part may be exercised on a 

square-rigged sailing ship for which a square-rigged sailing ship endorsement is required 

under Part 31 of the maritime rules if the certificate of competency is endorsed with a 

square-rigged sailing ship endorsement. 

(2) The Director must endorse a certificate of competency with a square-rigged sailing ship 

endorsement if satisfied that the applicant meets the requirements set out as route 1 in 

subrule (3) or the requirements set out as route 2 in subrule (4). 


(a) has completed 1 month’s sea experience in a deck capacity on square-rigged sailing 

ships; and 

(b) has demonstrated, at the appropriate level, the competencies that the Director 

considers relevant to the endorsement; and 

(c) has passed a final examination or equivalent. 


(a) has completed 12 months’ sea service in the last 5 years as master on square-rigged 

sailing ships to which this endorsement is applied; and 

(b) has a safe operating record. 

32.46 High-speed ship endorsement 

(1) The privileges of a certificate of competency issued to a master or navigational watchkeeper 

under this Part may be exercised on a high-speed ship for which a high-speed ship 

endorsement is required under a Minimum Safe Crewing Document required by rule 31.82 of 

Part 31 of the maritime rules if the certificate of competency is endorsed with a high-speed 

ship endorsement under this rule. 

(2) The Director must endorse a certificate of competency with a high-speed ship endorsement 

if the Director is satisfied that the applicant meets the requirements set out as route 1 in 

subrule (3) or the requirements set out as route 2 in subrule (4). 


(a) has demonstrated, at the appropriate level, the competencies that the Director 

considers relevant to the endorsement including demonstration of ancillary 

competencies in fire prevention and fire-fighting; and 

(c) holds a restricted radar certificate. 


(a) has completed 12 months’ sea service in the last 5 years as an officer on a high-speed 

ship; and 

(b) has a safe operating record that is satisfactory to the Director; and 

(c) has demonstrated ancillary competencies in fire prevention and fire-fighting; and 

(d) holds restricted radar certificate. 

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Revalidation requirements 

32.47 Application for revalidation of domestic certificates 

(1) An applicant who holds a certificate of proficiency or a certificate of competency issued 

under this subpart may, within 6 months prior to the date of expiry of the certificate,— 


Director for revalidation of the certificate; and 





(2) The Director must approve revalidation of a certificate if, in addition to any requirements 

under section 41 of the Act, the Director— 

(a) is satisfied that— 

(i) the applicant meets the medical fitness and eyesight standards relevant to the 

certificate or endorsement under Part 34; and 

(ii) the applicant continues to hold any ancillary certificates that are required as part of 

the eligibility requirements for the certificate; and 

(iii) the applicant has completed approved sea service that is of the minimum duration 

set out in subrule (3) and is of a kind that the Director would approve for the 

purposes of the issue of a new certificate or endorsement of that type; and 

(b) taking into account the matters that must be considered under rule 32.181, is satisfied 

that the applicant has maintained the relevant standard of competence for the issue of 

the certificate. 

(3) The applicant must have completed approved sea service or an equivalent that is no less 

than— 

(a) 6 months’ duration during the period 5 years immediately before the application is 

made; or 

(b) 145 days during the period 3 months immediately before the application is made; or 

(c) in the case of non-seagoing service, 2.5 years in the 5 years immediately preceding the 

application. 

32.48 Term for which certificate may be revalidated 

A certificate may be revalidated for a term ending on the date that is 5 years after the date 

on which the certificate would otherwise have expired, or any earlier date as determined by 

the Director. 

Subpart B – STCW certificates and endorsements 

Applications 

32.60 Applications made under section 35 of the Act for certificates 




Director; and 





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(1) An applicant for an endorsement provided for in this subpart must— 

(a) make an application in a form required by the Director; and 





(2) The privileges associated with the endorsement may be treated as privileges under the 

relevant certificate that may be exercised subject to any conditions or limitations stated in the 

endorsement. 

(3) For the avoidance of doubt, an endorsement provided for in this subpart is not a maritime 

document. 


(1) The Director must issue a certificate of proficiency or a certificate of competency if satisfied 

that the applicant meets the applicable requirements of this Part and the requirements of 

section 41 of the Act. 

(2) The Director must issue an endorsement if satisfied that the applicant meets the applicable 



Where this Part requires an applicant to pass an examination or a final examination, the 


that he or she or he is able to converse, read and write in the English language sufficiently 

well to perform the duties required of a holder of the relevant certificate or endorsement for 

which the candidate is to be examined or tested. 

32.64 Term of certificate or endorsement 

(1) A certificate may be issued for a period not exceeding 5 years from the date of issue but may 

be issued for a shorter period if the Director considers it appropriate in the interests of 

maritime safety. 




STCW Certificates of Proficiency 

32.65 Rating forming part of an engineering watch (ERWR) 

(1) This is a certificate of proficiency that corresponds to the STCW certificate under regulation 

III/4 of STCW. 

(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Rating forming part of an engineering watch (ERWR) 

are the provision of proof of the matters set out in column 3 of the following table that 

correspond to an item in column 2: 




(c) Core competencies has demonstrated, at the level prescribed in 

STCW, the competencies in section A-III/4 of the 

STCW Code by an accepted means of 


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equivalent. 



(e) Seagoing service has completed approved seagoing service 

involving, at a minimum, completion of the 

seagoing service described in regulation III/4 of 

the Annex to STCW. 




competencies: 

(a) STCW basic training. 

(g) 


requirements 


equivalents: 



32.66 Privileges of Rating forming part of an engineering watch 

The privileges of a certificate of proficiency as ERWR are to perform the functions at a 

support level in a manned engine room or a periodically unmanned engine room on a 

seagoing ship powered by main propulsion machinery of 750kW propulsion power or more. 

32.67 Deck watch rating (DWR) 


II/4 of STCW. 

(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Deck watch rating (DWR) are the provision of proof of 






STCW, the competencies in section A-II/4 of the 



equivalent. 





seagoing service described in regulation II/4 of 

the Annex to the STCW Code. 

(f) 




competencies: 


(g) 


requirements 


equivalents: 

(a) a steering certificate: 


meets the applicable requirements of Part 34 

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32.68 Privileges of Deck watch rating 

The privileges of a certificate of proficiency as DWR are to perform the functions of a deck 

crew member at a support level forming part of a navigational watch as on seagoing ships of 

500GT or more. 

32.69 Able seafarer deck (AB Deck) 


II/5 of STCW. 

(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Able seafarer deck (AB Deck) are the provision of 


column 2: 



(b) Prior certification holds a certificate as DWR or equivalent. 





equivalent. 






STCW. 




competencies: 

(a) survival craft and rescue boats other than 


(g) 


requirements 



32.70 Privileges of Able seafarer deck 

The privileges of a certificate of proficiency as AB Deck are to perform the functions of a 

deck crew member at a support level on a seagoing ship of 500GT or more. 

32.71 Able seafarer engine (AB Engine) 



(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Able seafarer engine (AB Engine) are the provision of 


column 2: 



(b) Prior certification holds a certificate of proficiency as ERWR or 

equivalent. 

(c) Core Competencies has demonstrated, at the level prescribed in 


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equivalent . 



(e) Seagoing service has approved seagoing service involving, at a 

minimum, completion of the seagoing service 

described in regulation III/5 of the Annex to 

STCW. 

(f) 




competencies: 

(a) STCW basic training 

(g) 


requirements 


equivalents: 

(a) a first aid certificate 


32.72 Privileges of Able seafarer engine 

The privileges of a certificate of proficiency as AB Engine are to perform functions as a crew 

member at a support level in a manned engine room or a periodically unmanned engine 

room on a seagoing ship powered by main propulsion machinery of 750kW propulsion power 

or more in any operating area. 

32.73 Electro-technical rating (ETR) 



(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Electro-technical rating (ETR) are the provision of 


column 2: 








equivalent. 










competencies: 



equivalents: 


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(g) 


requirements 


32.74 Privileges of Electro-technical rating 

The privileges of a certificate of proficiency as ETR are to perform functions associated with 

electrical, electronic and control engineering at a support level on a seagoing ship powered 

by main propulsion machinery of 750kW propulsion power or more. 

32.75 Integrated rating (IR) 

(1) This is a certificate of proficiency that corresponds to an alternative STCW certificate under 

regulation VII/7 of STCW. 

(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Integrated rating (IR) are the provision of proof of the 

matters set out in column 3 of the following table that correspond to an item in column 2: 


(a) Prior certification holds a certificate of proficiency as AB deck and 

AB engine or equivalent. 

(b) Core competencies no requirement to demonstrate competencies. 

(c) Final examinations no requirement to pass a final examination. 

(d) Seagoing service has either: 

(a) completed approved seagoing service 

involving, at a minimum, completion of 

seagoing service of no less than 6 months in 

the engine room department aboard a ship 

of 750kW propulsion power or more while 

holding a certificate of proficiency as Able 

seafarer deck; or 

(b) completed approved seagoing service 

involving, at a minimum completion of 

seagoing service of no less than 6 months in 

the deck department aboard a ship of 750 

kW propulsion power or more while holding 

a certificate of proficiency as Able seafarer 

engine. 

(e) 




competencies: 

(a) STCW basic training: 



(f) 


requirements 


equivalents: 

(a) a steering certificate: 



32.76 Privileges of Integrated rating 

The privileges of a certificate of proficiency as IR are to perform functions at a support level 

on a seagoing ship of ship powered by main propulsion machinery of 750kW propulsion 

power or more in any operating area. 

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Eligibility requirements for STCW Certificates of Competency 

32.77 Officer in charge of a navigational watch unlimited (OOW unlimited) 

(1) This is a certificate of competency that corresponds to the STCW certificate under regulation 

II/1 of STCW. 

(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Officer in charge of a navigational watch (OOW 

unlimited) are the provision of proof of the matters set out in column 3 of the following table 

that correspond to an item in column 2: 





STCW, the competencies in section A-III/I of the 



equivalent. 





seagoing service described in regulation III/I of 

the annex to STCW. 




competencies: 




(c) advanced fire-fighting: 

(d) medical first aid. 

(g) 


requirements 

holds: 

(a) a GMDSS radio operator certificate of 

competency issued under this Part. 


32.78 Privileges of Officer in charge of a navigational watch unlimited 

The privileges of a certificate of competency as OOW unlimited are to perform the following 

functions: 

(a) functions at an operational level as officer in charge of a navigational watch on seagoing 

ships of 500GT or more in any operating area; and 

(b) functions at an operational level an officer in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 

3000GT or more in restricted limits; and 

(c) the functions of a Chief mate on ships of between 500 and 3000GT in the near-coastal 

area. 

32.79 Officer in charge of a navigational watch less than 500GT restricted to near-coastal 

voyages (OOW NC


(2) The eligibility requirements relating Officer in charge of a navigational watch on ships less 

than 500 GT in the near-coastal area (OOW


(e) 

(f) 




requirements 




has demonstrated the ancillary competencies 

required for OOW unlimited. 


32.82 Privileges of Chief mate on ships of between 500 and 3000GT unlimited 

The privileges of a certificate of competency as Chief mate 500-3000GT unlimited are to 

perform the functions of a chief mate on ships between 500 and 3000GT in any operating 

area. 

32.83 Master less than 500GT near-coastal (Master


32.85 Master less than 500GT coastal (Master




(d) Seagoing service has completed approved seagoing service 

involving, at a minimum: 

(a) 36 months’ seagoing service as officer in 

charge of a navigational watch on ships of 24 

metres or more in length while holding a 

certificate as Master







the Annex to STCW 

(e) 

(f) 




requirements 


competencies: 

(a) the ancillary competencies required for 

OOW unlimited: 

(b) charge of medical care on board ship. 


32.90 Privileges of Chief mate on ships of 3000GT or more 

The privileges of a certificate of competency as Chief mate >3000GT unlimited are to 

perform the functions of a chief mate of ships of 3000GT or more in any operating area. 

32.91 Master 3000GT or more unlimited (Master > 3000GT unlimited) 


II/2 of STCW. 

(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Master 3000GT or more unlimited (Master > 3000GT 

unlimited) are provision of proof of the matters set out in column 3 of the following table that 



(a) Prior certification holds a certificate as OOW unlimited or Chief 

mate>3000GT unlimited or more or equivalent. 

(b) Core competencies has demonstrated, at the level prescribed in 




equivalent . 










competencies: 




(f) Medical and eyesight 

requirements 


32.92 Privileges of Master 3000GT or more unlimited 

The privileges of a certificate of competency as Master > 3000GT unlimited are to perform 

the functions of a master on ships of 3000GT or more in any operating area. 

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32.93 Master 500 to 3000GT unlimited (Master 500-3000GT unlimited) 

(1) This certificate competency corresponds to the STCW certificate under regulation II/2.3 and 

regulation II/3 of STCW. 

(2) The eligibility requirements relating Master 500 to 3000GT unlimited (Master 500-3000GT 

unlimited) are provision of proof of meeting each of the matters set out in column 3 of the 

following table that correspond to an item in column 2: 


(a) Prior certification holds a certificate as OOW unlimited or 

equivalent. 


STCW, the competencies in section A-II/2.3 of 

the STCW Code by an accepted means of 


equivalent. 





seagoing service described in regulation II/2.3 of 





competencies: 




(f) Medical and eyesight 

requirements 


32.94 Privileges of Master 500 to 3000GT unlimited 

The privileges of a certificate of competency as Master 500-3000GT unlimited are to perform 

the functions of a master on ships of between 500 and 3000GT in any operating area. 

32.95 Chief mate yacht 

(1) This is a certificate of competency that corresponds to an alternative STCW certificate under 

regulation VII/1 of STCW. 

(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Chief mate yacht are the provision of proof of the 

matters set out in column 3 of the following table that correspond to an item in column 2: 




(c) Core competencies has demonstrated, at management level, the 

competencies approved by the Director as 

appropriate for the certificate by an accepted 




Director may require, or equivalents, including 

completion of an approved task book. 



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(f) 

(g) 




requirements 

seagoing service of no less than 36 months 

operating in a deck capacity where: 

(a) at least 6 months of the required seagoing 

service involve to perform navigational 

watchkeeping duties under the supervision 

of a master or deck officer; and 

(b) at least 12 months of the required seagoing 

service are on ships of 12 metres or more 

operating outside restricted limits while over 

16 years of age. 


competencies: 




(c) advanced fire-fighting: 


holds a GMDSS radio operator certificate of 




32.96 Privileges of Chief mate yacht 

The privileges of a certificate of competency as Chief mate yacht are to perform the 

functions of a chief mate on a superyacht or sailing ship of less than 3000GT in any 


32.97 Master yacht less than 500GT (Master yacht


(e) 

(f) 




requirements 

while holding a certificate issued under this 

part as Chief mate yacht; and 

(b) at least 6 months of the required seagoing 

service involve acting in a deck capacity on 

a superyacht; and 

(c) at least 12 months of the required seagoing 

service involve serving on a ship of 12 

months or more outside of restricted limits. 


competencies: 


Chief mate yacht less than 3000GT: 



32.98 Privileges of Master yacht less than 500GT 

The privileges of a certificate of competency as Master yacht


(e) 

(f) 




requirements 

allowing the holder to serve in a certified 

capacity; and 

(c) 12 months of the required seagoing service 

involves seagoing service on a ship of 12 

metres or more operating outside of 

restricted limits while holding a 

watchkeeping or command certificate 

allowing the holder to serve in a certified 

capacity. 


competencies: 


Chief mate yacht less than 3000GT: 



32.100 Privileges of Master yacht between 500 and 3000GT 

The privileges of a certificate of competency as Master yacht are to perform the functions of 

a master on a superyacht or sailing ship of between 500 and 3000GT in any operating area. 






column 2: 





STCW, the competencies in section A-III/I of the 



equivalent. 




prescribed in regulation III/1 of the Annex to 

STCW, involving, at a minimum: 

(a) combined workshop skills training and 

approved seagoing service of not less than 

12 months in the last 10 years on main 

propulsion machinery of commercial ships 

or New Zealand warships, as part of a 

training programme approved by the 

Director for the purposes of this certificate; 

or 

(b) not less than 6 months approved seagoing 

service in the last 10 years on main 

propulsion machinery of commercial ships 

or NZ warships and a national certificate in 

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(f) 

(g) 




requirements 

engineering acceptable to the Director 

during a course of at least 24 months' 

duration; or 

(c) not less than 36 months of combined 

workshop skills training and approved 

seagoing service, including not less than 12 

months in the last 10 years, on commercial 

ships or New Zealand warships, of which 

not less than 30 months must be seagoing 

service in the engine department; and 

(d) completion, to the satisfaction of the 

Director, of an approved engineering 

training record book. 


competencies: 


(b) advanced fire-fighting: 






The privileges of a certificate of competency as MEC 3 are to perform the following 

functions: 

(a) at an operational level as an officer in charge of engineering watch in a manned 

engineering watch in a manned engine room or designated duty engineer in a 

periodically unmanned engine room on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 

750kW propulsion power or more; and 

(b) as a second engineer on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of between 

750kW and 3000kW in the near-coastal area. 

32.103 Second engineer officer on ships between 750 and 3000kW propulsion power (MEC 2 


(e) 

(f) 




requirements 




required for MEC 3. 


32.104 Privileges of Second engineer officer on ships between 750 and 3000kW propulsion 

power 

The privileges of a certificate of competency as MEC2 3000kW) 



(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Second engineer officer on ships 3000kW or more 

propulsion power (MEC 2 >3000kW) are the provision of proof of the matters set out in 

column 3 of the following table that correspond to an item in column 2: 



equivalent. 





equivalent. 







(e) 

(f) 




requirements 




32.106 Privileges of Second engineer officer on ships 3000kW propulsion power or more 

The privileges of person who holds a certificate of competency as MEC 2 >3000kW are: 

(a) to perform the functions of second engineer or more ships powered by main propulsion 

machinery of 3000kW propulsion power or more in any operating area; and 

(b) the privileges of Chief engineer of fishing ships 3000 kW propulsion power or more in 

any operating area. 

32.107 Chief engineer officer on ships between 750 and 3000kW propulsion power (MEC 2 

ECE) 



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(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Chief engineer officer on ships between 750 and 

3000kW propulsion power (MEC 2 ECE) are the provision of proof of the matters set out in 

column 3 of the following table that correspond to an item in column 2: 



equivalent. 





equivalent. 


Director may require, or equivalents 





(e) 

(f) 




requirements 




32.108 Privileges of Chief engineer officer on ships between 750 and 3000kW propulsion 

power 

The privileges of a certificate of competency as MEC 2 ECE are to perform the functions of: 

(a) chief engineer officer on a ships powered by main propulsion machinery of between 

750kW and 3000kW propulsion power in any operating area; and 

(b) second engineer on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 30000kW or more 

in any operating area. 

32.109 Chief engineer officer on ships 3000kW propulsion power or more (MEC 1) 



(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Chief engineer officer on ships 3000kW propulsion 

power or more (MEC 1) are the provision of proof of the matters set out in column 3 of the 

following table that correspond to an item in column 2: 








equivalent. 






STCW. 

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(e) 

(f) 




requirements 




32.110 Privileges of Chief engineer officer on ships 3000kW propulsion power or more 

The privileges of a certificate of competency as MEC 1 are to perform the functions of a chief 

engineer officer on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3000kW propulsion 

power or more in any operating area. 

32.111 Electro-technical officer (ETO) 



(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Electro-technical officer (ETO) are the provision of 


column 2: 








equivalent. 











(g) Medical and eyesight 

requirements 


32.112 Privileges of Electro-technical officer 

The privileges of a certificate of competency as ETO are to perform functions associated 

with electrical, electronic and control engineering at an operational level on a seagoing ship 

powered by main propulsion machinery of 750kW propulsion power or more in any operating 

area. 

32.113 GMDSS radio operator 


IV/2 of STCW. 

(2) The eligibility requirements relating to GMDSS radio operator are the provision of proof of 


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STCW the competencies in section Section A- 

IV/2 of the STCW Code by an accepted means of 


equivalent. 



(e) Medical and eyesight 

requirements 


32.114 Privileges of GMDSS radio operator 

The privileges of a certificate of competency as GMDSS radio operator are to perform the 

functions of a radio operator on a ship required to participate in the GMDSS. 

Endorsements 

32.115 Basic tanker endorsement (oil and chemical tankers) 

(1) The privileges of a person who holds a certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency 

as a master, officer or rating that is endorsed with a basic tanker endorsement (oil and 

chemical tankers) include the performance of designated duties related to cargo or cargo 

equipment on oil tankers, on board an oil tanker or a chemical tanker. 

(2) The Director must endorse the person’s certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency 

with a basic tanker endorsement (oil and chemical tankers) if the Director is satisfied that the 

applicant has: 

(a) completed at least 3 months of approved seagoing service on oil or chemical tankers; 

and 

(b) demonstrated, at the level prescribed in STCW, the competencies in section A-V/1-1, 

paragraph 1 of the STCW Code. 

32.116 Basic tanker endorsement (liquefied gas tankers) 

(1) The privileges of a person who holds a certificate of competency or a certificate of 

proficiency as a master, officer or rating that is endorsed with a basic tanker training 

endorsement (liquefied gas tankers) include the performance of designated duties related to 

cargo or cargo equipment on liquefied gas tankers, on board a liquefied gas tanker. 

(2) The Director must endorse the person’s certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency 

with a basic tanker training endorsement (liquefied gas tankers) if the Director is satisfied 

that the applicant has: 

(a) completed at least 3 months of approved seagoing service on oil or chemical tankers; 

and 

(b) has demonstrated, at the level prescribed in STCW, the competencies in section A-V/1- 

2, paragraph 1 of the STCW Code. 

32.117 Advanced tanker training endorsement (oil, chemical, or liquefied gas tankers) 

(1) The privileges of a person who holds a certificate of competency or a certificate of 

proficiency as a master, officer or rating that is endorsed is endorsed with an advanced 

tanker training endorsement (oil tankers), advanced tanker training endorsement (chemical 

tankers) or advanced tanker training endorsement (liquefied gas tankers) include the 

performance of the following duties: 

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(a) designated duties as a master, chief engineer officer, chief mate or a second engineer 

officer on a tanker of the relevant type, if the person holds a relevant certificate of 

competency; or 

(b) designated duties as a person with immediate responsibility for loading, discharging, 

care in transit, handling of cargo, tank cleaning or other cargo-related operations on a 

tanker of that type. 

(2) The Director must endorse the person’s certificate of competency with the relevant advanced 

tanker training endorsement if the Director is satisfied that the applicant: 

(a) met the requirements for a basic tanker training endorsement (for oil and chemical 

tanker cargo operations or for liquefied gas tankers, as applicable); and 

(b) while holding a certificate with the relevant basic tanker training endorsement has: 

(i) at least 3 months of approved seagoing service on a relevant type of tanker, or 

(ii) at least 1 month of approved on-board training on a relevant type of tanker, in a 

supernumerary capacity, which includes at least 3 loading and 3 unloading 

operations and is documented in an approved training record book taking into 

account guidance in section B-V/1; and 

(iii) demonstrated the relevant competencies at the level prescribed in STCW. 

(3) The relevant competencies are: 

(a) for oil tanker cargo operations, the competencies in section A-V/1-1, paragraph 2 of the 

STCW Code; and 

(b) for chemical tanker cargo operations , the competencies in section A-V/1-1, paragraph 3 

of the STCW Code; and 

(c) for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations , the competencies in section A-V/1-2, 

paragraph 2 of the STCW Code. 


32.118 Application for revalidation of certificates or endorsements issued under this subpart 

(1) An applicant who seeks to have a certificate of proficiency or certificate of competency or 

endorsement revalidated under this subpart may, within 6 months before the date of expiry 

of the certificate,— 

(a) make the application in a form required by the Director; and 





(2) Except for an application for a revalidation of a tanker endorsement, an application is made 

in accordance with section 35 of the Act. 

(3) An application may be made for revalidation of a tanker endorsement issued to a master, 

officer or radio operator, but not to a tanker endorsement issued to a rating. 

32.119 General requirements for revalidation 

The Director must revalidate a certificate or endorsement issued under this subpart if the 

Director— 

(a) is satisfied that: 



(ii) the applicant continues to hold any ancillary certificates that are required as part of 

the eligibility requirements for the certificate; and 

(iii) in the case of an application for revalidation of a certificate of competency, the 

applicant has completed approved seagoing service that is of the minimum 

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duration specified in rules 32.121 and is of a kind that the Director would approve 

for the purposes of the issue of a new certificate or endorsement of that type; and 

(iv) in the case of an application for revalidation of a tanker endorsement, the applicant 

has completed approved seagoing service that is of the minimum duration 

specified in rules 32.122 and is of a kind that the Director would approve for the 

purposes of the issue of a new certificate or endorsement of that type; and 

(iv) any further applicable requirements of rules 32.120 to 32.122 are met; and 




32.120 Revalidation of certificates of proficiency issued under this subpart —particular 

ancillary competencies to be considered on revalidation 

In considering an application for revalidation of a certificate of proficiency issued under this 

subpart, the Director must give particular consideration to whether the applicant has 

maintained the required standard in relation to the following ancillary competencies: 

(a) fire prevention and fire-fighting; and 

(b) personal survival techniques; and 

(c) in the case of an application for revalidation of a certificate of proficiency for Able 

seafarer deck, survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats. 

32.121 Revalidation of STCW certificates of competency issued under this subpart —duration 

of seagoing service and particular ancillary competencies to be considered on 

revalidation 

(1) Where an applicant applies to revalidate a certificate of competency issued under this 

subpart, the applicant must have completed approved seagoing service— 

(a) of no less than— 

(i) 12 months duration during the period 5 years immediately before the application is 

made; or 

(ii) 3 months duration during the period 6 months immediately before the application is 

made; or 

(b) in the case of any approved non seagoing service equivalent in an operational position 

ashore of no less than 30 months duration during the period 5 years immediately before 

the application is made. 

(2) In considering an application for revalidation of a certificate of competency issued under this 

subpart, the Director must give particular consideration to whether the applicant has 

maintained the required standard in relation to the following ancillary competencies: 



(c) where required for issue of a new certificate of the relevant type, survival craft and 

rescue boats other than fast rescue boats; and 

(d) where required for issue of a new certificate of the relevant type, fast rescue boats; and 

(e) where required for issue of a new certificate of the relevant type, advanced fire-fighting. 

32.122 Revalidation of STCW endorsements for masters, officers and radio operators in 

respect of tankers—duration of seagoing service 

Where an applicant applies to revalidate a tanker endorsement issued to a master, officer or 

radio operator under this subpart, the seagoing service must be no less than 3 months 

duration during the period 5 years immediately before the application is made. 

32.123 Term for which certificate may be revalidated 

(1) If an application for revalidation is made within 6 months before the expiry of the certificate, 

the certificate may be revalidated for a term ending on the date that is 5 years after the date 

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on which the certificate would otherwise have expired, or any earlier date as determined by 

the Director. 

(2) In any other case, a certificate may be revalidated for a term not exceeding 5 years from the 

date of revalidation. 

Subpart C – STCW-F certificates of competency 

Applications 

32.150 Applications made under section 35 of the Act for certificates 




Director, and 





32.151 Issue of certificates 

The Director must issue a certificate of competency if satisfied that the applicant meets the 

applicable requirements of this Part and the requirements of section 41 of the Act. 


Where this Part requires an applicant to pass an examination or a final examination, the 


that he or she or he is able to converse, read, and write in the English language sufficiently 

well to perform the duties required of a holder of the relevant certificate or endorsement for 

which the candidate is to be examined or tested. 

32.153 Term of certificate or endorsement 

(1) A certificate may be issued for a period not exceeding 5 years from the date of but may be 

issued for a shorter period if the Director considers it appropriate in the interests of maritime 

safety. 




32.154 Eligibility requirements for certificates and endorsements applied for under section 35 

A person is eligible for a certificate issued under this subpart if, in addition to meeting the 

requirements prescribed section 41 of the Act, the applicant satisfies the eligibility 

requirements for the certificate or endorsement that are set out in this subpart. 

Certificates of proficiency 

32.155 Advanced deck-hand – fishing (ADH-F) 

(1) This is a certificate of proficiency that corresponds to the recommendations under resolution 

4 of the Conference of the Parties to STCW-F. 

(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Advanced deck-hand – fishing (ADH-F) are the 

provision of proof of the matters set out in column 3 of the following table that correspond to 

an item in column 2: 

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(c) Core Competencies has demonstrated, at support level, the 

competencies required by the Annex to 

resolution 4 of the Conference of the Parties to 


demonstrating competence under rule 32.180 

or equivalent. 

(d) Final examination has passed any final examinations that the 



involving, at a minimum, seagoing service of no 

less than 6 months on a fishing ship operating 

outside of enclosed limits and completion of an 

approved task book while on board a ship. 

(f) 

Ancillary competencies 

and ancillary 

certificates 


competencies: 

(a) STCW-F basic training. 

(g) 


requirements 



32.156 Privileges of Advanced deck-hand – fishing 

The privileges of a certificate of proficiency as ADH-F are to perform the functions of 

deckhand aboard fishing ships of 24 metres or more in length in areas any operating area. 

Certificates of competency 

32.157 Mate fishing ship between 24m and 45m limited waters (MFV 24-45m) 

(1) This is a certificate of competency that corresponds to the STCW-F certificate under 

regulation II/4 of STCW-F. 

(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Mate fishing ship between 24m and 45m limited 

waters (MFV) are the provision of proof of the matters set out in column 3 of the following 

table that correspond to an item in column 2: 




(c) Core Competencies has demonstrated, at management level, the 

competencies described in the appendix to 

regulation II/4 of STCW-F by an accepted 

means of demonstrating competence under 

rule 32.180 or equivalent. 


Director may require, or equivalents, to test 

whether the applicant has achieved the relevant 

standard of competence for the certificate. 

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STCW-F. 

(f) 


and ancillary 

certificates 


competencies: 


(g) 


requirements 



32.158 Privileges of Mate fishing ship between 24m and 45m limited waters 

The privileges of a certificate of competency as MFV are to perform the functions of a mate 

on fishing ship of ships of 24 metres length or more but less than 45 metres in length 

operating in limited waters. 

32.159 Mate fishing ship 24m and over, unlimited (MFV-U) 



(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Mate fishing ship 24m and over, unlimited (MFV-U) 






(c) Core competencies has demonstrated at management level, the 









seagoing service described in regulation II/2. 

(f) 


and ancillary 

certificates 


competencies: 





(d) navigation controls. 

holds a GMDSS radio operator certificate of 



equivalents: 

(a) general radio telephone operator’s 

certificate: 

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(g) 


requirements 

(b) first aid certificate. 


32.160 Privileges of Mate fishing ship 24m and over, unlimited 

The privileges of a certificate of competency as MFV-U are to perform the functions of an 

officer in charge of a navigational watch on fishing ships of 24m or more in any operating 

area. 

32.161 Skipper fishing ship between 24m and 45m limited waters (SFV) 



(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Skipper fishing ship between 24m and 45m limited 

waters (SFV) are the provision of proof of the matters set out in column 3 of the following 

table that correspond to an item in column 2: 


(b) Prior certification holds a certificate of competency as Mate 

fishing ship 24–45m – limited waters or 

equivalent. 

(c) Core competencies has demonstrated at management level, the 










STCW-F. 

(f) 


and ancillary 

certificates 


competencies: 


(g) 


requirements 


equivalents: 

(a) general radio telephone operator’s 

certificate: 



32.162 Privileges of Skipper fishing ship between 24m and 45m limited waters 

The privileges of a certificate of competency as SFV are: 

(a) to perform the functions of a master on ships of 24 metres length or more but less than 

45 metres length operating in limited waters; and 

(b) the privileges of master less than 500GT restricted to coastal voyages. 

32.163 Skipper fishing ship 24m and over unlimited (Skipper >24m unlimited) 



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(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Skipper fishing ship 24m and over unlimited ( SFV-U) 




(a) Prior certification MFV 

(b) Core competencies has demonstrated at management level, the 





(c) Final examination has passed any final examinations that the 





STCW. 

(e) 


and ancillary 

certificates 


competencies: 

(a) survival craft and rescue boats other than 



(c) navigation controls: 

holds a GMDSS radio operator’s certificate of 



equivalents: 

(a) a general telephone radio operator’s 

certificate: 

(b) an advanced first aid certificate. 

32.164 Privileges of Skipper fishing ship 24m and over unlimited 

The privileges of a certificate as SFV-U are to perform the functions of a master on fishing 

ships of 24m or more in length operating in any operating area. 

32.165 Second engineer of a fishing ship on ships of 750kW or more (Second engineer 

fishing >750kW) 

(1) This is certificate of competency that corresponds to the STCW-F certificate under regulation 

II/5 of STCW-F. 

(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Second engineer of a fishing ship on ships of 750kW 

propulsion power or more (Second engineer fishing >750kW) are the provision of proof of 


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(b) Prior certification None. 








(e) Seagoing service Has completed approved seagoing service 



STCW-F, including the completion of a task 

book while on board a ship. 

(f) 


and ancillary 



certificates 

(g) 


requirements 


32.166 Privileges of Second engineer of a fishing ship on ships of 750kW propulsion power 

or more 

The privileges of a certificate of competency as Second engineer fishing >750kW are: 

(a) to perform the functions of second engineer on fishing ships of 750kW propulsion 

power or more in any operating area; and 

(b) the privileges of Marine Engineer Class 5. 

32.167 Chief engineer of a fishing ship of 750kW to 3000kW propulsion power (Chief Eng FV) 

(1) This is certificate of competency that corresponds to the STCW-F certificate under regulation 

II/5 of STCW-F. 

(2) The eligibility requirements relating to Chief engineer of a fishing ship of 750kW to 3000kW 

propulsion power (Chief Eng FV) are the provision of proof of the matters set out in column 3 

of the following table that correspond to an item in column 2: 



(b) Prior certification holds a certificate of competency as MEC 5 or 





demonstrating competence under rule 32.180 

or equivalent. 



(e) Seagoing service Has completed approved seagoing service 


seagoing service described in regulation II/5. 

(f) Ancillary training and has demonstrated the ancillary competencies 

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(g) 

ancillary certificates required for MEC 5. 

Medical and eyesight meets the applicable requirements of Part 34. 

requirements 

32.168 Privileges of Chief engineer of a fishing ship of 750kW to 3000kW propulsion power 

The privileges of Chief Eng FV are: 

(a) to perform the functions of a chief engineer on fishing ships of between 750 and 3000 

kilowatts propulsion power in any operating area; and 

(b) the privileges of Marine Engineer Class 4. 


32.169 Application for revalidation of certificates of competency 

(1) An applicant who holds a certificate of competency issued or recognised under this Part 

may, within 6 months prior to the date of expiry of the certificate,— 


Director for revalidation of the certificate. 





(2) The Director must approve revalidation of a certificate if, in addition to any requirements 

under section 41 of the Act, the Director— 

(a) is satisfied that— 



(ii) the applicant continues to hold valid ancillary certificates that are required as part 

of the eligibility requirements for the certificate; and 

(iii) the applicant has completed approved seagoing service that is of the minimum 

duration specified in subrule (3) and is of a kind that the Director would approve for 

the purposes of the issue of a new certificate or endorsement of that type; and 




(3) The applicant must have completed approved seagoing service of no less than— 

(a) 12 months duration during the period 5 years immediately before the application is 

made; or 

(b) in the case of any approved non seagoing service equivalent in an operational position 

ashore, of no less than 30 months duration during the period 5 years immediately 

before the application is made. 

(4) In considering an application under this rule, the Director must give particular consideration 

to whether the applicant has maintained the required standard in the following ancillary 

competencies: 



(c) where required for issue of a new certificate of the relevant type, survival craft and 

rescue boats other than fast rescue boats; and 

(d) where required for issue of a new certificate of the relevant type, advanced fire-fighting. 

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Subpart D – Demonstration of competencies, sea service and other 

miscellaneous matters 

32.180 Accepted means of demonstrating competency 

(1) This rule applies where— 

(a) the eligibility requirements relating to a certificate or endorsement require an applicant 

to demonstrate one or more competencies; or 

(b) the revalidation requirements relating to a certificate require an applicant to have 

maintained a relevant standard of competence; or 

(c) the Director is empowered to approve a sea service equivalent that involves the 

demonstration of one or more competencies, in accordance with rule 32.184; or 

(d) the Director has identified specific needs for certain classes of applicants for the issue 

or revalidation of a certificate or the issue of an endorsement. 

(2) The Director may determine that in all applicable cases the Director will treat a requirement 

under this Part for an applicant to demonstrate a competence or to have maintained the 

relevant standard of competence as having been met if an applicant provides proof that he 

or she— 

(a) has been assessed as meeting a particular NZQA-registered standard by an institution 

that has consent under the Education Act 1989 to assess against the standard; or 

(b) holds a particular qualification that is listed on the New Zealand Qualifications 

Framework; or 

(c) has successfully completed a particular training scheme that is approved under the 

Education Act 1989. 

(3) The Director must publish any determinations under subrule (2) in advisory material and on 

the Maritime New Zealand website. 

32.181 Competency and examination requirements relating to revalidation 

(1) This rule applies to any consideration by the Director of whether an applicant has maintained 

the relevant standard of competence in relation to a certificate or endorsement, for the 

purposes of the revalidation of a certificate or endorsement under this Part. 

(2) The Director must take into account evidence provided by the applicant that the applicant 

has completed— 

(a) sea service or experience; or 

(b) refresher training; or 

(c) updating training. 

(3) If, after considering the matters in subrule (2), the Director considers that the applicant has 

not maintained the relevant standard of competence for the certificate or endorsement, the 

Director may require the applicant, as a condition that must be fulfilled before the Director 

will revalidate the certificate, to do any of the following: 

(a) demonstrate that the applicant has maintained the relevant standard of competence in 

the relevant areas by an accepted means of demonstrating competency under rule 

32.180; or 

(b) pass an examination in accordance with a question framework set by the Director to test 

whether the applicant has maintained the relevant standard of competence in relevant 

areas. 

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Sea service 

32.182 Approval of sea service 

(1) The Director may approve sea service, or one or more equivalents to sea service provided 

for in rule 32.184 in satisfaction of sea service requirements under this Part, if he or she is 

satisfied— 

(a) that the sea service is appropriate to the certificate or endorsement being sought taking 

into account the criteria in rule 32.183; and 

(b) that the sea service meets any minimum requirements stated in a relevant rule in this 

Part; and 

(c) the applicant has provided proof of having completed the sea service. 

(2) An equivalent means an equivalent under rule 32.184. 

32.183 Criteria relating to approval of sea service 

For the purpose of rule 32.182, the Director may take into account: 

(a) the purpose of sea service requirements, which is: 

(i) to provide adequate instruction and practice in relevant safe and proper practices, 

procedures and routines aboard a ship, with appropriate supervision as necessary; 

and 

(ii) to provide that instruction and practice on ships of a relevant size and type, 

carrying out a relevant operation, within relevant operating limits (as appropriate for 

the certificate or endorsement sought) ; or 

(iii) in a case relating to revalidation of a certificate, to provide a means by which to 

maintain professional competence in the matters set out in paragraphs (i) and (ii); 

and 

(b) the duties that the applicant has performed and their type, duration and frequency; and 

(c) the frequency and duration of voyages; and 

(d) the existing seafarer certification and relevant qualifications held by the applicant; and 

(e) the capacity in which the applicant has served while holding that certification or 

qualification; and 

(f) any other relevant sea service completed by the applicant; and 

(g) international standards and practices relating to requirements for seagoing service 

related to certification of seafarers; and 

(h) any other matter that the Director considers appropriate in the interests of maritime 

safety. 

32.184 Equivalents to sea service 

(1) Where the applicant provides proof of successful completion, the Director may approve one 

or more of the following equivalents in part or full satisfaction any requirement in this Part 

that an applicant for the issue or revalidation of certificate or an endorsement must have 

completed sea service: 

(a) ship board training in a supernumerary capacity: 

(b) non seagoing service: 

(c) demonstration of competencies: 

(d) passing an examination or equivalent: 

(e) records contained in task or record books: 

(f) other relevant experience. 

(2) In considering whether to accept any of the matters listed in subrule (1) as an equivalent, the 

Director must consider the extent to which the equivalent or equivalents will meet the 

purpose of seagoing service as set out in rule 32.183(a). 

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32.185 Proof of sea service 

A person must provide proof of sea service of a kind and in a form acceptable to the 

Director, which may include but is not limited to: 

(a) task or record books: 

(b) a statement about the applicant’s sea service from the applicant or a person in a 

specified role which may include statements about the circumstances in which the sea 

service was completed, the duties and functions performed by the applicant, the degree 

of practice, instruction and supervision that the applicant had in the performance of 

those duties and functions, and any other relevant matters: 

(c) a statutory declaration by the applicant or a person in a specified role attesting to the 

matters set out in paragraph (b). 

32.186 Calculation of sea service 

(1) Where sea service has been performed on a regular full-time basis, the Director must— 

(a) calculate the length of sea service from the date of commencing work on the ship to the 

date of leaving the ship; and 

(b) exclude time spent on leave or spent in extended periods in port. 

(2) The Director must calculate non-watchkeeping sea service on the basis of the number of 

hours of service on board, which, unless otherwise established, will be calculated as— 

(a) not more than 8hours in any 24 hour period unless the Director considers a greater 

number of hours is acceptable because non-watchkeeping service is attained though a 

rostered arrangement that satisfactorily manages fatigue ; and 

(b) 12 months for 1500 hours service acquired over a period of 12 months or more. 

(3) Where duties involving navigational watchkeeping are required as sea service in this Part, 

the Director may accept evidence of having been in charge of cargo operations watch for not 

less than eight hours out of every 24 hours claimed as satisfying the sea service 

requirement. 

(4) Sea service on fishing ships will only be counted— 

(a) in the case of sea service for a deckhand certificate, or a combined skipper and 

engineer certificate, or a bridge watchkeeper, mate or master certificate, when the ship 

is at sea or in port in a fully operational condition; and 

(b) in the case of sea service for an engineer officer certificate, when the ship is at sea or in 

port in a fully operational condition or undergoing significant maintenance or repairs. 

Miscellaneous 

32.187 Misrepresentation of sea service or meeting of eligibility requirements 

(1) No person may intentionally misrepresent— 

(a) the length of sea service; or 

(b) the capacity of sea service; or 

(c) any work or records in a task book; or 

(d) the demonstration of any competencies by an accepted means under rule 32.180. 

(2) If a person is in breach of subrule (1), the Director may— 

(a) refuse to accept proof that the person has demonstrated any relevant competencies by 

an accepted means of demonstrating competency under rule 32.180; and 

(b) prohibit that person from sitting an examination for revalidation purposes or final 

examination for a specified period. 

(3) No person may certify sea service or a task book or that a person has completed any 

training if he or she knows the information is incorrect. 

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(4) No person may knowingly submit any incorrect information related to the eligibility 

requirements in this Part. 

32.188 Surrender of superseded certificate 

A holder of a certificate of competency must surrender the certificate if required by the 

Director for the issue of a higher grade of certificate of competency. 

32.189 Doubt of ability by reason of medical condition 

(1) If the Director believes on reasonable grounds that, by reason of a medical condition, the 

applicant may not be able to carry out the duties required of her or him as the holder of the 

certificate or endorsement sought, the Director may require the applicant to undergo a 

medical test. 

(2) The medical test required by subrule (1) must be carried out— 

(a) by an accepted medical practitioner nominated by the applicant or nominated by the 

Director; and 

(b) having regard to the general medical fitness required for the duties of a holder of the 

certificate sought by the applicant. 

(3) The Director may nominate an approved medical practitioner only if the applicant fails to 

nominate an approved medical practitioner. 

(4) If the results of the medical test confirm the Director's belief that the applicant may not be 

able to carry out the duties required of her or him as the holder of the certificate or 

endorsement sought, or if the applicant refuses to undergo a medical test, the Director 

may— 

(a) refuse to allow the applicant to sit an examination in accordance with section 51 of the 

Act; or 

(b) if an examination has already been undertaken, decline to issue the applicant with a 

certificate of competency in accordance with section 51 of the Act. 

32.190 Reissue of expired certificates 

(1) A certificate of competency or a certificate of proficiency that has expired, together with any 

endorsements on the certificate may be reissued. 

(2) An application for reissue is an application for the issue of a certificate in accordance with— 

(a) section 41 of the Act; and 

(b) the applicable requirements of this Part, subject to the exercise of the Director’s 

discretion under this rule. 

(3) The Director may, if satisfied that except for the expiry of the certificate the person meets the 

requirements for revalidation of the certificate and it is in the interests of maritime safety, 

reissue the certificate. 

(4) Nothing in subrule (3) prevents the Director from treating the application as an application for 

a new certificate issued under section 41 and the applicable requirements of this Part. 

Subpart E – Revocations, savings, transitional provisions and consequential 

amendments 

32.210 Revocations 

Part 32 made 21 September 1999 is revoked. 

32.211 Savings 

Despite rule 32.110, for the purpose of rule 32.212,— 

(a) Part 32 as in force immediately before the entry into force of this Part may be treated as 

remaining in force; and 

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(b) any approval of a syllabus, structured training programme, training programme or 

refresher course that has been approved for the purposes of Part 32 may be treated as 

valid, for the purposes of rule 32.212. 

Option for applicants to apply for a certificate under former Part 32 

32.212 Option to have certificate issued under former Part 32 where seagoing service or 

training commenced prior to 1 July 2013 

(1) An applicant may apply under Part 32 as in force immediately before the entry into force of 

this Part for the issue of a new certificate listed in subrule (3) if— 

(a) the person applies before 1 January 2017; and 

(b) the person provides proof that he or she has completed seagoing service or a training 

course or a training programme in satisfaction of the requirements of the certificate of 

competency; and 

(c) the person commenced the seagoing service or training course or training programme 

before 1 July 2013. 

(2) However, any certificate issued under this rule must be revalidated in accordance with the 


(3) Nothing in this rule prevents a person from applying for the issue of a new a certificate 

provided for in this Part in accordance with this Part. 

(4) The certificates of proficiency or certificates of competency to which this rule applies, with 

the corresponding rule number under the former rules in brackets are: 

(a) Deck watch rating (rule 32.6) 

(b) Engine room watch rating (rule 32.08) 

(e) Officer in charge of a navigational watch of a foreign going ship 

(f) Chief mate of a foreign-going ship (rule 32.18) 

(g) Master of a foreign-going ship of less than 3000GT (rule 32.19) 

(h) Master of a foreign-going ship (master mariner) (rule 32.19A) 

(i) New Zealand chief mate yacht (rule 32.19B) 

(j) New Zealand master (yacht less than 500GT) (rule 32.19C) 

(k) New Zealand master (yacht) (rule 32.19D) 

(l) Marine engineer class 3 (rule 32.23) 

(m) Marine engineer class 2 (rule 32.25) 

(n) Marine engineer class 2 endorsed chief engineer (rule 32.26) 

(o) Marine engineer class 1 (rule 32.27). 

Certificates confirmed on entry into force 

32.213 Confirmed certificates 

(1) A certificate (other than a certificate issued under rule 32.212) that is listed in the first column 

of the following table (old certificate) is deemed for all purposes under the maritime rules to 

be the certificate shown in the corresponding row of the second column of the table 

(confirmed certificate) issued in accordance with this Part. 

(2) The confirmed certificate (as deemed under this rule) expires on the date that the old 

certificate would have expired, however, where the old certificate has no expiry date, it 

expires on the date that is 5 years after the entry into force of this Part. 

(3) A person who has a confirmed certificate under this rule must, for the purposes of 

revalidation of the certificate after confirmation, meet the relevant standard of competence 

for the confirmed certificate and any further revalidation requirements. 

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Old certificate under former Part 32 

New Zealand chief mate (yacht) 

New Zealand master (yacht less than 

500GT) 

New Zealand master (yacht) 

Chief mate of a foreign-going ship 

Master of a foreign-going ship (master 

mariner) 

Officer in charge of a navigational watch 

of a foreign-going ship 

Master of a foreign-going ship


(b) is satisfied that the applicant has maintained the relevant standard of competence 

relating to the old certificate from which the applicant seeks to transition; and 

(c) taking into account the matters set out in subrule (3), is satisfied that the applicant 

meets the relevant standard of competence for the new certificate. 

(3) In considering whether an applicant meets the requirements of subrule (2)(c), the Director 

must give appropriate weight to— 

(a) the principle that instruction and practice in the course of sea service and relevant 

experience is an alternative route by which the relevant standard of competence for the 

applicable competencies or the certificate overall may have been achieved or 

maintained; and 

(b) the sea service and experience of the applicant during the applicant’s career as a 

seafarer, with particular attribution of value to the applicant’s sea service and 

experience in the last 10 years and proportionally greater value to the most recent 

experience. 

32.215 Relevant endorsements for the purposes of rules 32.216 and 32.217 

For the purposes of rules 32.216 and 32.117, a reference to one or more endorsements 

means one or more of the following endorsements: 

(a) a passenger endorsement under rule 32.38: 

(b) a Cook Strait endorsement under rule 32.39: 

(c) an endorsement of SRL to 24 metres under rule 32.41: 

(d) an endorsement of SRL to 500GT under rule 32.42: 

(e) an endorsement to operate ships between 500GT or 3000GT within restricted limits 

under rule 32.43. 

32.216 Transition options for holders of NZOW, ILM, LLOand NZOM certificates 

An applicant who holds one of the certificates listed in column 1 of the following table may, 

before the period ending 5 years after the date of entry into force of this Part, apply under 

rule 32.214 for a certificate of competency shown in column 2 (new certificate) of the 

corresponding row. 

Existing certificates 

NZOW with ILM endorsement 

ILM 

LLO 

NZOM 

NZOW 

New certificate 

SRL endorsed to 24m 

SRL endorsed 24m–500GT 

SCO 

SRL endorsed to 24m with or without one or 

more endorsements 

SRL with or without one or more endorsements 

Master


Legacy certificate 

New certificate 

Mate foreign-going 

Chief mate >3000GT unlimited 

Class 2 deck officer 

Master foreign-going 

Master >3000GT unlimited 

Class 1 deck officer 

Second mate foreign-going 

OOW >500 GT unlimited 

AB 

AB Deck 

AB Certificate (ILO) 

Chief engineer MEC 1 

First class engineer 

First class coastal motor 

MEC 2 ECE 

Second engineer; MEC 2 

Second class engineer 

Marine engine watchkeeper MEC 5 

NZ coastal master 

Master


Consequential Amendments to Part 34 


Rule 34.2 is amended by— 

(a) omitting the definition for STCW certificate and substituting the following definition: 

“STCW certificate means a certificate issued under subpart B of Part 32 of the 

maritime rules”; and 

(b) inserting the following definition in the appropriate alphabetical order: 

“domestic certificate means a certificate issued under subpart A of Part 32 of the 

maritime rules”. 

(c) adding the following definition in the appropriate alphabetical order: 

“STCW-F certificate means a certificate issued under subpart C of Part 32 of the 

maritime rules:” 

32.219 Heading to Section 2 

The words “on certain ships and for holders of STCW and STCW-F certificates” are 

added to the heading related to section 2 of Part 34. 


Rule 34.5 is amended by— 

(a) omitting the words “45 metres” in subrule (1) in both places where they appear and 

substituting “500 gross tonnage”; and 

(b) inserting, after “STCW” the words “certificate or STCW-F”. 

32.221 Eye and vision tests for the issue of a certificate of competency 

Rule 34.8 is revoked and substituted with the following rule— 

“34.8A Eye and vision tests for certain STCW and STCW-F certificates of 

competency 

(1) An applicant who applies for an STCW certificate described in subrule (3) or an STCW- 

F certificate described in subrule (4) must, as a condition of eligibility for a certificate of 

competency under Part 32 of the maritime rules, provide evidence of,— 

(a) within the last 12 months, having passed the letter eyesight test performed by an 

accepted optometrist; and 

(b) within the last 6 years, having passed the lantern colour vision test or special 

colour vision test performed by an accepted optometrist. 

(2) When determining if the seafarer complies with the eyesight and colour vision standards 

required by Part 32 for the issue of that certificate of competency, the approved 

optometrist must ensure that— 

(a) the eye and vision tests are carried out in accordance with the procedures 

specified in Appendix 5B; and 

(b) the seafarer’s eyesight and colour vision meet the standards in Appendix 5A; and 

(c) there is no evidence of serious or progressive eye disease. 

(3) The relevant STCW certificates are the following certificates as described in rule 32.03 

of Part 32 of the maritime rules: DWR, AB Deck, IR, OOW unlimited, OOW


(4) The relevant STCW-F certificates are the following certificates as described in rule 

32.03 of Part 32 of the maritime rules: ADH-F, SFV 24-45m, SFV-U, SFV.” 

32.222 Appendix 5A to Part 34 

(1) The heading above clause 5A.5 is omitted and the following heading substituted: 

“Standards for prescribed eyesight and colour vision tests for the purposes of rule 34.8A 

(Eye and vision tests for certain STCW and STCW-F certificates of competency)” 

(2) The words “masters, mates, watchkeepers, and lookouts” in the heading to clause 5A.5 of 

Appendix 5 and in clause 5A.5 of Appendix 5 are omitted and the words “applicants for a 

certificate of competency to whom rule 34.8A applies” are substituted. 

(3) The words “a master, mate, watchkeeper, or lookout” in the heading to clause 5A.6 of 

Appendix 5 and in clause 5A.6 of Appendix 5 are omitted and the words “an applicant for a 

certificate of competency to whom rule 34.8a applies” are substituted. 

(4) Clause 5A.11 is omitted and the following clause is substituted: 

“Letter eyesight standards for masters, mates, watchkeepers and lookouts other than 

holders of domestic certificates 

The standard of vision specified in clause 5A.5 is also the standard of vision applicable to a 

certificate of medical fitness for masters, mates, watchkeepers and lookouts other than 

holders of domestic certificates.” 

(5) Clause 5A.12 is omitted and the following clause is substituted 

“Colour vision standards for masters, mates, watchkeepers and lookouts other than 

holders of domestic certificates 

The standard of vision specified in clause 5A.7 is also the standard of vision applicable to a 

certificate of medical fitness for masters, mates, watchkeepers and lookouts other than 

holders of domestic certificates.” 

32.223 New Section 4 

Part 34 is amended by inserting, after rule 34.14, the following section heading, and rule: 

“Section 4: Medical requirements for holders of domestic certificates 

34.4A Medical examination of seafarers for the issue of domestic certificates under 

Part 32 

(1) A person who holds a domestic certificate under Part 32 must not exercise the 

privileges of that certificate unless— 

(a) the person holds a medical certificate, issued in accordance with rule 44(1) of 

the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999, that is applicable for a Class 

2, 3, 4 or 5 driver licence with passenger endorsement and that was issued 

within the previous 5 years; or 

(b) the person complies with every condition, restriction and endorsement on the 

medical certificate. 

(2) An applicant for a domestic certificate under Part 32 of the maritime rules must 

provide evidence of having passed the medical examination and of having been 

issued with the medical certificate described in subrule (1)(a). 

(3) If a holder of a domestic certificate under Part 32 is aware of, or has reasonable 

grounds to suspect, any change in his or her medical condition or the existence of 

any previously undetected medical condition that may interfere with the safe 

exercise of the privileges of the licence, the licence holder must not exercise the 

privileges of the licence unless a medical practitioner confirms the licence holder is 

fit to hold a medical certificate referred to in subrule (1)(a). 

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(4) A holder of a domestic certificate must produce his or her current medical 

certificate when requested to do so by— 

(a) the Director; or 

(b) the master of the ship on which the holder is employed.” 

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