Constitutional reform

When the last NZMPA annual general meeting was held on November 18th, a motion was passed to review and rewrite our Constitution document. There were 2 reasons for the review: The review took place between November 2022 and February 2023 and a new draft has been written. The draft has been approved by the Executive…

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NZMPA Christchurch Conference 2024

The NZMPA conference for 2024 will be held at the fabulous Christchurch Town Hall between Tue 17th September – Friday 20th September 2024. Themes, speakers, an advertising prospectus, and the registration process will follow before the November 2023 AGM. Nestled on the banks of the Avon River, this heritage-listed venue has inspired guests and performers…

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IMPA Notice 972

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In addition to IMPA Notice 971, this notice describes the outcomes of IMO Maritime Safety Committee 106 with respect to proposed amendments to SOLAS Chapter V, Regulation 23 (pilot transfer arrangements) and the commencement of work toward the introduction of a voluntary code for Marine Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS Code).

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IMPA Notice 971(Pilot Boarding Arrangements)

With IMPA Notice 971 IMPA President, Simon Pelletier, announced that:  “This morning at IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee 106 it was resolved to open the SOLAS Convention for amendment in respect of Pilot Boarding Arrangements. The proposals of China, largely supported by IMPA for improvements to the requirements for providing ladders were supported by Canada, Panama,…

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