NOTICE FOR INTERISLANDER CREW

Maritime Certificate Folder

Kia Ora Team, I hope this letter finds you well. Over the last few years, Maritime New Zealand has issued Interislander with repetitive observations due to crew not carrying the required certification. As you are aware, carrying the necessary certification and qualifications is mandatory for all crew members working aboard our vessels. These certificates serve as proof of your training and competency to carry out your roles and responsibilities on board.

To make it easier for everyone to store and access their certificates, we have provided a new compendium that can hold all your important documents in one place. This compendium is designed to keep your certificates safe and organised, making it easier for you to present them when required. It my expectation that these folders will be utilised by all crew members. It is essential that you file your certificates in the appropriate compendium folder as soon as you receive them. This will help Interislander, and external auditors ensure that everyone in the department has completed the necessary training.

It is important to comply with this requirement, this is not only an Interislander requirement but a legal requirement under STCW, Regulation I/2 Paragraph 11. Failure to comply with this regulation can lead to serious consequences. Such as potentially being stood down on unpaid leave until remedied and deficiency or non-conformity issuance to the vessel through Maritime New Zealand, who enforces this for all our vessels.

Going forward, as well as the reminder emails you already receive, KLE (our Learning Management System) will be sending out automated reminder notifications to the email address we send your payslips to.

We encourage all staff members to take the time to organise their certificates and ensure that they are up to date. If you do this once, you will be ready for future audits. If you have any questions or concerns about this requirement, please do not hesitate to reach out. The 2023 General Election will be held on Saturday 14 October. Make