(1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires,—
coastal trade ship means a ship carrying coastal cargo as defined in, and in accordance with, section 198 of the Act
Director means the Director of Maritime New Zealand
gross tonnage or gross tons, in relation to a ship, means the gross tonnage of that ship determined or recognised in accordance with the provisions of the Act or any maritime rules
in bulk, in relation to persistent oil, means loaded on to or discharged from a ship by a pipeline system
Master means any person (except a pilot) having command or charge of any ship
New Zealand fishing boat means a fishing vessel registered under Part 4 of the Fisheries Act 1983 or Part 6 of the Fisheries Act 1996
oil pollution levy and levy mean an oil pollution levy imposed by this order
out of commission, in relation to a ship, means—
persistent oil means crude oil, fuel oil, lubricating oil, heavy diesel oil, or any other persistent oil
year means the 12-month period beginning on 1 July in any year.