Explanatory note

This note is not part of the regulations, but is intended to indicate their general effect.

These regulations, which come into force on 14 December 2006, amend the Shipping (Charges) Regulations 2000 by—

• •substituting and adding items to Schedule 1 which relate to certificates and permits issued by Maritime New Zealand in respect of which charges are payable under the Shipping (Charges) Regulations 2000. These amendments result from amendments to the Marine Protection Rules. The item Offshore installation soil spill plan in Schedule 1 is amended to correct soil spill to oil spill (regulation 4); and

• •inserting an item in Schedule 2 that relates to a seafarer licensing charge for the issue of a certificated deckhand certificate. This amendment is a technical amendment resulting from an amendment to Part 32 of the Maritime Rules. That amendment inserts a new rule 32.3A in Part 32 of those rules (regulation 5).