Know what you need to manage — then build the right learning around your workforce.
A practical starting point for New Zealand maritime and commercial fishing operators. Organise vessel safety systems, vessel and equipment requirements, crewing and competency, health and safety, emergency readiness and evidence around the operation you actually run.
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Where should I start?
Follow these five steps in order if you are setting up or reviewing your workplace compliance approach. You can return here whenever you need to find your next step.
New here? Start at Step 1. Already managing a system? Jump to the step that matches what you need to work on today.
What does my operation need to manage?
Start with the vessel, operating area and type of maritime activity. Requirements can differ by vessel size, operating limits and operation, so confirm which Maritime Rules and safety-system pathway apply before using a generic checklist.
Operator safety system & certification
Confirm whether the operation requires MOSS/MTOP, a Safe Operational Plan or another applicable pathway, and keep the safety system aligned with the real operation.
Start the manager check →Vessel, survey & equipment
Manage applicable survey, design, construction, safety-equipment and operating-limit requirements for the vessel.
Start the manager check →Crew, certification & competency
Make sure skippers and crew meet applicable certification, crewing, watchkeeping, training and practical capability requirements.
Start the manager check →Health, safety & critical risks
Manage operational risks such as person overboard, machinery, fatigue, slips, confined spaces and other risks relevant to the vessel and work.
Start the manager check →Emergency & environmental readiness
Connect emergency procedures, drills, navigation and pollution-prevention requirements to the rules that apply to the vessel and operation.
Start the manager check →Records & operational evidence
Keep required certificates, safety-system records and useful evidence of maintenance, training, incidents, reviews and follow-up.
Start the manager check →What does your crew need before they do the work?
Maritime & Fisheries Learning Pathway
Connect induction and role-specific learning to the vessel, duties, operating area and risks.
Browse maritime learning →Certification & competency
Check required seafarer certification separately from practical capability, familiarisation and supervision for the operation.
Open manager guide →Individual courses
Open the Maritime & Fisheries catalogue when you already know which learning a crew member needs.
Browse courses →