Review of submissions on the draft standard for arriving vessels
09.10.2007
On 1 June 2007 Biosecurity New Zealand released the draft standard - Requirements forVessels Arriving in New Zealand, which proposed a risk targeted approach to Vessel
Inspections at the Border and introduced the concept of 'low risk vessel'. Regularly visiting
vessels that attain this status may receive dispensation from inspection.
Submissions on the discussion document closed on 31 July 2007. Of the seven submissions
received, some indicated their support and some highlighted areas that needed to be improved.
After considering submissions, MAF BNZ has revised the draft standard and finalised it. A
trial starts on 15 October with three shipping agents and the ships they handle. The standard
will become operational in full for most vessels on 7 April 2008 and for cruise passenger
vessels and pleasure craft at the start of the 2008/09 season. Information on clearance of
vessels under the new system where the Vessel Risk Assessor will receive all information
before arrival will be posted on this website under Border and Transportation Requirements.
vessels that attain this status may receive dispensation from inspection.
Submissions on the discussion document closed on 31 July 2007. Of the seven submissions
received, some indicated their support and some highlighted areas that needed to be improved.
After considering submissions, MAF BNZ has revised the draft standard and finalised it. A
trial starts on 15 October with three shipping agents and the ships they handle. The standard
will become operational in full for most vessels on 7 April 2008 and for cruise passenger
vessels and pleasure craft at the start of the 2008/09 season. Information on clearance of
vessels under the new system where the Vessel Risk Assessor will receive all information
before arrival will be posted on this website under Border and Transportation Requirements.
