Strict New Zealand rules for managing biofouling will come into force in May 2018 16 April 2018 Stricter biofouling rules for ship calling New Zealand beginning May 2018. Marine pests and diseases introduced to New Zealand on ship hulls are a potential threat to the marine environment and resources. From May 2018, all commercial and recreational ships arriving in New Zealand will need to have a clean hull. News story Environment Biofouling New Zealand
Early warning issued by New Zealand for Asian Gypsy Moth regulations 27 September 2017 A new set of Asian Gypsy moth (AGM) regulations has been issued by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), New Zealand (NZ). Members entering or intending to enter NZ waters need to familiarise themselves of these new requirements. News story Ports Restrictions and sanctions Asian Gypsy Moth New Zealand
New Zealand gets tough on stink bug ships! 05 December 2018 New Zealand enforces strict biosecurity regulations and the latest 'victim' was a vehicle carrier ordered to leave New Zealand due to stink bug contamination. News story Ports Restrictions and sanctions Phytosanitary restrictions New Zealand
New Zealand Asian Gypsy Moth Regulations 26 June 2018 New Zealand AGM regulations are issued by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), which include the Craft Risk Management Standard (CRMS) under section 24G of the Biosecurity Act 1993. Regulations Restrictions and sanctions Asian Gypsy Moth New Zealand
Marsden Point, New Zealand, Tops new BIMCO terminal vetting report 23 August 2019 Marsden Point, New Zealand came out as the highest rated bulk terminal in BIMCOs Terminal Vetting Scheme. With 161 ships from 132 companies involved in the scheme, the report now covers 419 terminals globally. Just under 95% of the reports were rated average or better, which gave an average rating of 3.6 (out of five), suggesting positive trends for the future. News story Priority news Dry bulk terminal vetting Ports
Pest Alert – Brown Marmorated Stink Bug – Vessels Beware! 31 August 2018 Seasonal measures introduced by Australia, New Zealand and Chile to combat marmorated stink bug risk. News story Ports Restrictions and sanctions Phytosanitary restrictions Australia New Zealand Chile
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug - new season new rules 20 September 2019 For the new season beginning September 2019, New Zealand, Australia and Chile have introduced tougher rules to combat increasing spread of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMST) coming from targeted "BMST" countries. News story Restrictions and sanctions Phytosanitary restrictions Ports Australia Chile New Zealand
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Regulations 20 September 2019 Seasonal measures introduced by Australia, New Zealand and Chile to combat marmorated stink bug risk. Regulations Phytosanitary restrictions Restrictions and sanctions Australia Chile New Zealand
