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Maritime Transport Act 1994

Maritime New Zealand - Provisions relating to Authority

439: Director of Maritime New Zealand

You could also call this:

"The Boss of Maritime New Zealand: The Person in Charge of Keeping Our Waters Safe"

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 to them by laws and regulations.

The Director's jobs include controlling who can enter the maritime transport system. They do this by giving out special documents that say you can be part of the system. The Director also makes sure people follow the rules and laws, and they check to see if everyone is doing what they should be doing. They look at things like safety, security, and how we treat the environment.

When the Director is doing their job, they work independently and do not have to answer to the Minister or the Authority. This means they can make decisions on their own when it comes to things like giving out special documents or making sure people follow the rules. The Director can get some of their powers from section 73 of the Crown Entities Act 2004.

The Director has to review the maritime transport system regularly to make it safer and more secure. They also promote following safety rules and rules about pollution in the maritime transport system. This helps keep you and the environment safe when you are near or on the water.

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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).