Ballast Water Declaration Form: Part 1

New Zealand has strict conditions regarding the discharge of ballast water. The Ballast Water Import Health Standard requires inbound vessels to formally submit their intentions around ballast water at least 48 hours before arrival along with the Advance Notice of Arrival.

Therefore if your vessel carries ballast water you will be required to submit the form below 48 hours out from New Zealand.

Ballast Water Declaration: Part 1 - PDF Link to PDF document (38 KB)
Ballast Water Declaration: Part 1 - Word Link to Word document (64 KB)

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This form must be sent (preferably by email) to the MAFBNZ office at the planned port of entry.

If you are intending to discharge ballast water within New Zealand waters, you will also need to complete Part Two of the Ballast Water Declaration. Where MAFBNZ is satisfied that the declaration shows that ballast water tanks have been treated by exchange with mid-ocean water, permission will be granted to release ballast water in New Zealand waters, including before arrival in port, should the need arise. Do not discharge ballast unless you have received this permission.

Page last updated: 13 November 2008