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Maritime Transport Act 1994

General provisions relating to shipping - Information services

190: Information services

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"Sharing maritime safety information"

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The Authority must provide a service to collect and share information about maritime safety, marine protection, and navigational aids in New Zealand waters. You can think of navigational aids like signs that help boats navigate safely. The Authority can charge a reasonable fee to cover the costs of providing this service.

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Part 14General provisions relating to shipping
Information services

190Information services

  1. The Authority shall ensure that an information service is provided to collect and disseminate information as to maritime safety requirements, marine protection requirements, and the placement and operation of navigational aids in respect of New Zealand waters.

  2. The Authority may require the payment of a reasonable charge fixed by the Authority for any costs incurred by the Authority under this section.

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