Source: Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ now requires Ministry of Justice (MoJ) criminal record checks for fit and proper person (FPP) assessments for all seafarers’ and maritime operators’ certificates. We no longer use Police vetting.
You request your MoJ record check yourself before applying to Maritime NZ for your certificate, and submit this with your application. This means we can process your application faster – we won’t have to put it on hold while we ask for Police vetting.
It’s free to request a copy of your own MoJ record, which is available from the MoJ website. Click on “Criminal record check” at the top of the homepage.
Employers can also register with MoJ, via the same webpage, so you can have checks done for your staff’s maritime documents.
It’s important to know that the Policing Act 2008 is being amended and when those changes are made Police vetting will no longer be available for routine FPP checks.
How to get help
If you have questions about the new application process:
