Marine Services Procedures

Customs and MAF Regulations

New Zealand's key border agencies, the MAF Quarantine Service and the NZ Customs Service, work closely together to assist you with arrival and departure formalities. more information

Arrival information should be submitted on the Vessel Arrival Information Sheet (VAIS).

• VAIS (PDF):(75k)
• VAIS (MSWord):(140k)

Usage of the VAIS and the port must follow the procedures outlined below.

• Arrival Procedures:(77k)

Application to use the Dynamic Under Keel Clearance(DUKC) system

• DUKC Application:(76k)
• DUKC Information:(443k)

Port guide information as seen in major Guide To Port Entry publications.

• Port Guide:(92k)
• Harbour Master's General Directions:(883k)

Soundings and Chartlets.

• Passage Plan Chartlet:(473k)
• Current Basin Feb 10:(135k)
• Current Berths Feb 10:(160k)

Jetty Regulations

• NKTT Jetty Regulations for Tankers:(835k)