Source: Maritime New Zealand
Earlier this month we launched the Regulatory Licensing Review Panel to support the effective delivery of our regulatory licensing function, and to provide applicants with an accessible process for resolving specific disputes.
As you’re probably aware, a number of the maritime rules, regulations and conventions we administer are complex in relation to regulatory licensing. The Panel will review specific disputed decisions when it can be demonstrated that an alternative interpretation or application of a rule, regulation or convention may lead to a different decision, without compromising safety.
The Panel is made up of senior leaders and experienced Maritime NZ staff who apply a risk-based approach focussed on preventing harm.
During its establishment, the Panel reviewed two applications – one was a disputed decision from an applicant and the other was an active application with Maritime NZ’s Regulatory Licensing Team, which can also access the panel for particularly complex applications. These pilot reviews provided us with useful insights to develop, test and refine our processes.
The Panel is now accepting applications from the sector directly.
How to access the Panel
Applicants can apply for a review of a decision using the new online application form.
To apply:
- The decision made on your original application would have been based on Maritime NZ’s interpretation or application of a rule, regulation, or convention that could have been interpreted or applied differently.
- The request for a review is being made within three months of the decision date (unless an exception is requested and accepted).
There is no cost for a review.
For more information, including the Panel’s terms of reference, please visit this webpage.
