Ships and boats border clearance
Vessels arriving in New Zealand must meet strict biosecurity requirements to prevent the introduction of pests and diseases to New Zealand. Requirements include arriving at a place of first arrival approved to accept your vessel type and cargo.
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AVOID FURTHER DELAYS FROM PORT CONGESTION
Ensure you have a clean hull before your vessel leaves for New Zealand
A clean hull may reduce any additional biosecurity-related costs and delays, should unforeseen itinerary disruptions occur.
- Get ahead of your biofouling: organise an underwater inspection and act on all biofouling found.
- Ensure that your most recent underwater inspection or underwater cleaning report is supplied to MPI.
- Ensure that all other relevant paperwork is supplied to MPI.
- Let MPI know as soon as a delay becomes likely.
- Reach out to MPI prior to departure for New Zealand if you are unsure of whether to carry out biofouling, or to seek further advice.
Following these 5 steps improves the likelihood of MPI granting a request to extend your itinerary.
Port congestion: Vessel delays – suggested steps to take before coming to New Zealand [PDF, 360 KB]
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