When you want to start a company, you need to choose a name for it. You cannot use a name that has the words "Maritime Safety Authority" or "Maritime New Zealand" in it. You also cannot use a name that is similar to these and might confuse people, according to the Registrar of Companies or the relevant authority under section 2 of the Flags, Emblems, and Names Protection Act 1981. This rule does not apply to the Maritime Safety Authority itself or to people who have permission from the Authority.

If you are the Maritime Safety Authority or someone they have authorised, you can use these names. This means you do not have to worry about the rules mentioned earlier. You can use the names as you wish, as long as you have the right permission.