Law Passed for Lifejackets to Be Worn on Boats Under 6 Metres

Law passed for lifejackets to be worn on boats under 6 metres

A new lifejacket rule passed just as boatie season is about to ramp up, is expected to save at least ten lives a year. Lifejackets will now need to be wron, not just carried, by everyone - adults and kids. The law applies to vessels six metres and under. Dr Shane Reti was behind the bill, and spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Bill passes making lifejackets mandatory on all small boats while underway

Lifejackets will now be required to be worn on all small vessels while underway under a new maritime safety law adopted by Parliament. National MP Dr Shane...

New Lifejacket Legislation To Save Lives

Maritime NZ is leading coordinated implementation planning alongside sector partners, so people receive clear, practical and nationally consistent information about what the change means for them, their families and their time on the water.

New lifejacket rule passed for small boats

People aboard recreational boats measuring six metres or less will be required to wear properly fitted lifejackets while underway under legislation passed by Parliament. The Maritime Transport (Lifejackets on Recreational Craft) Amendment Bill establishes a nationwide requirement intended to replace differing approaches to lifejacket use on smaller recreational vessels. Associate Transport Minister James Meager said […]