New Zealand Acts

MARITIME TRANSPORT ACT 1994 - SECT 5A

5A Functions of Minister

The functions of the Minister under this Act are—

a) to promote safety in maritime transport:

b) to promote protection of the marine environment:

c) to administer New Zealand’s participation in the conventions and any other international maritime or marine protection convention, agreement, or understanding to which the Government of New Zealand is a party:

d) to ensure New Zealand’s preparedness for, and ability to respond to, marine oil pollution spills:

e) to make maritime rules and marine protection rules under this Act.

History: Section 5A: inserted, on 1 December 2004, by section 4 of the Maritime Transport Amendment Act 2004 (2004 No 98).