Import the boat
Provide the boat’s build particulars, ownership information and supporting documents when it arrives in New Zealand.
THE SCHEME
Confidence, built into every boat.
A permanent plate links the boat to its conformance record. It shows what was declared, what was checked and who completed the assessment.
01 A record that stays with the boat
The New Zealand Builders Plate records the boat’s declared particulars, the standards used and the assessor responsible. The same information appears on its permanent plate and public record.
The etched plate is fixed aboard for the life of the hull. Scan its QR code to check the record at the dock, during an insurance review or when the boat changes hands.
02 Why conformance matters
Most recreational boats in New Zealand do not have to be built to a prescribed standard. Bringing a boat into conformance gives owners, insurers and buyers a consistent record of the boat and its assessment.
Useful evidence for insurers
The record gives insurers the boat particulars, assessment basis and assessor details in a consistent format.
Independent assessment
An approved assessor checks the boat and records the standards used.
Stays with the hull
The etched plate remains aboard and links directly to the boat’s digital record.
Easier to sell
Buyers can check the record themselves before making a decision.
THE PROCESS
From import to open water.
Import the boat
Provide the boat’s build particulars, ownership information and supporting documents when it arrives in New Zealand.
Independent conformance assessment
An approved assessor checks the boat, its documents and the declared particulars against the applicable standards.
Register and receive the plate
The boat is registered and receives an etched plate with its key particulars and verification code.
Sell with confidence
Buyers can check the boat’s record, understand its history and verify its provenance before making a decision.
Enjoy the boat worry free
Your customers can get out on the water knowing the boat has been independently assessed against recognised safety standards.
Independent conformance assessment
An approved assessor checks the boat, its documents and the declared particulars against the applicable standards.
Register and receive the plate
The boat is registered and receives an etched plate with its key particulars and verification code.
Sell with confidence
Buyers can check the boat’s record, understand its history and verify its provenance before making a decision.
Enjoy the boat worry free
Your customers can get out on the water knowing the boat has been independently assessed against recognised safety standards.
03 Industry support behind the scheme
NZBP is working with BIAWA on vessel identification and with AIMS on programme endorsement, oversight and assurance. The roles are set out below.
HULL IDENTIFICATIONREGISTRATION PATHWAY
Boating Industry Association of Western Australia
BIAWA has issued a Manufacturer Identification Code for use with NZBP, enabling Hull Identification Numbers to be issued and registered for participating vessels.
Visit organisationPROGRAMME ASSURANCEPROPOSED
Australasian Institute of Marine Surveyors
NZBP is working with AIMS to endorse the programme and provide oversight and assurance. We anticipate full support and engagement from AIMS in the coming months.
Visit organisationThis sample record shows how vessel information may be presented when the system launches. View the sample vessel record.