---
title: "Advise on marine-pollution compliance under the marine protection rules"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/maritime-shipping-and-transport/map-marpol-and-pollution-record-duties-for-the-ship/new-zealand"
type: "task_jurisdiction_version"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A37-T1-R6-NZ"
practice_area: "Maritime, Shipping & Transport"
tier: "yellow"
lawyer_review: "required"
jurisdictions: ["NZ"]
last_reviewed: "2026-09-23"
---

# Advise on marine-pollution compliance under the marine protection rules

> List the ship, harmful substances, and any dumping or oil-spill plan mentioned in the instructions.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/maritime-shipping-and-transport/map-marpol-and-pollution-record-duties-for-the-ship/new-zealand  
Last reviewed: 2026-09-23

Site index for agents: https://ailawframework.com/llms.txt

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Maritime, Shipping & Transport](https://ailawframework.com/practice/maritime-shipping-and-transport.md) |
| Human involvement | Yellow: Lawyer and AI draft together |
| How AI is used | List the ship, harmful substances, and any dumping or oil-spill plan mentioned in the instructions. |
| What the lawyer must review | Apply the Maritime Transport Act 1994 Apply the marine protection rules made by the Minister of Transport Check dumping, oil-spill plans and harmful substances Do not apply the Protection of the Sea Act |
| Written for | New Zealand |
| Applies to | [Map MARPOL and pollution-record duties for the ship](https://ailawframework.com/practice/maritime-shipping-and-transport/map-marpol-and-pollution-record-duties-for-the-ship.md) |

## Checking plan

- What the AI does: List the ship, harmful substances, and any dumping or oil-spill plan mentioned in the instructions.
- Basis: Checked against the linked sources on 23 September 2026. Confirm the current instrument before reliance.

## Notes

- Differs from Australia: the rules are not the Protection of the Sea Act.
- Stop if the draft still cites AMSA, MARPOL as if it were an Australian statute, or the Protection of the Sea Act.

## Sources

- [Maritime NZ: legislation we administer](https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/about-us/our-strategy-and-performance/legislation-we-administer/) (checked 2026-09-23)
- [Maritime NZ: overview of maritime and marine protection rules](https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/about-us/rules/overview-of-maritime-and-marine-protection-rules/) (checked 2026-09-23)
- [Maritime Transport Act 1994](https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1994/104/en/latest/) (checked 2026-09-23)

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*