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Maritime Transport Act 1994

Maritime New Zealand - Provisions relating to Authority

439: Director of Maritime New Zealand

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"The Boss of Maritime New Zealand"

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The Authority appoints a chief executive called the Director of Maritime New Zealand. You can think of the Director as the boss of Maritime New Zealand. The Director has many jobs and powers given by this Act or other Acts. The Director controls who can enter the maritime transport system by giving out documents. The Director also makes sure people follow the rules and laws, and can check to see if they are being followed. The Director monitors safety, security, and environmental sustainability in the maritime transport system. When the Director makes decisions about certain things, they work independently and do not have to answer to the Minister or the Authority. This means the Director has the power to make their own decisions in these areas, like giving out documents or checking if people are following the rules, without needing to ask someone else for permission.

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Part 29Maritime New Zealand
Provisions relating to Authority

439Director of Maritime New Zealand

  1. The Authority shall from time to time appoint a chief executive of the Authority, who shall be known as the Director of Maritime New Zealand.

  2. The Director shall have and may exercise such functions and powers as may be conferred or imposed on the Director by this Act or any other Act, or regulations or rules made under this Act or any other Act, and such functions and powers as may be delegated to the Director by the Authority under section 73 of the Crown Entities Act 2004 or any other Act.

  3. Without limiting subsection (2), the Director shall—

  4. exercise control over entry into the maritime transport system through the granting of maritime documents and marine protection documents under this Act or any other Act; and
    1. take such action as may be appropriate in the public interest to enforce the provisions of this Act or any other Act, and of regulations and rules made under this Act or any other Act, including the carrying out or requiring of inspections and audits; and
      1. monitor adherence, within the maritime transport system, to any regulatory requirements relating to—
        1. safety and security, including (but not limited to) personal security:
          1. access and mobility:
            1. public health:
              1. environmental sustainability:
                1. any other matter; and
                2. ensure regular reviews of the maritime transport system to promote the improvement and development of its safety and security; and
                  1. promote compliance with safety and maritime pollution standards in the maritime transport system.

                    1. In performing or exercising any functions or powers in relation to—

                    2. the granting of maritime or marine protection documents; or
                      1. the suspension of maritime or marine protection documents; or
                        1. the revocation of maritime or marine protection documents; or
                          1. the granting of exemptions; or
                            1. the enforcement of the provisions of this Act or any other Act, or of rules or regulations made under any such Act,—
                                1. in respect of any particular case, the Director shall act independently and shall not be responsible to the Minister or the Authority for the performance or exercise of such functions or powers.

                              Compare
                              • 1993 No 89 s 13
                              Notes
                              • Section 439 heading: amended, on , by section 11(2) of the Maritime Transport Amendment Act 2004 (2004 No 98).
                              • Section 439(1): amended, on , by section 11(2) of the Maritime Transport Amendment Act 2004 (2004 No 98).
                              • Section 439(2): amended, on , by section 200 of the Crown Entities Act 2004 (2004 No 115).
                              • Section 439(3)(b): amended, on , by section 10 of the Maritime Transport Amendment Act 2004 (2004 No 98).
                              • Section 439(3)(c): added, on , by section 10 of the Maritime Transport Amendment Act 2004 (2004 No 98).
                              • Section 439(3)(d): added, on , by section 10 of the Maritime Transport Amendment Act 2004 (2004 No 98).
                              • Section 439(3)(e): added, on , by section 10 of the Maritime Transport Amendment Act 2004 (2004 No 98).