Southern Ocean Safety Equipment Limited

12/02/2026

New marine rules so far for 2026 make sure you check them out as they could affect you

⚓ New maritime rules taking effect in 2026

These updates give operators and seafarers clearer, more consistent expectations by moving long standing exemption requirements into the Maritime Rules.

Maritime Rules Amendments 2025 (No 3) have now been signed. The changes replace nine expired general exemptions and make their requirements permanent.

The updates formalise practices already used in the sector, clarify safety and technical expectations, remove outdated radio requirements, and streamline parts of the certification and training pathway.

The updates take effect in two stages:

⚓ from 28 January 2026 – escape arrangements, rescue boat launching, firefighting equipment, anchor chain testing and MF/HF radio

⚓ from 31 March 2026 – sea service options, certification pathways and training requirements for several ratings

Full details are on our website: https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/rules/latest-rule-updates/

If you have questions about how the changes apply to your operation, vessel or crew, please contact us at [email protected]

24/12/2025

What to do with those old lifejacket lights....

Merry Christmas everyone

22/12/2025

Well its finishing up time for the Christmas break, we would like to Thank all our clients for your custom over the year.
Wishing all our clients, suppliers, colleagues, friends and families a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy Safe New Year

17/12/2025

Got a new sign for Christmas 🎄
After 14 years the old one was starting to look a bit rough

25/11/2025

*** SOLD ***

Just in time for Summer....
We have available for sale a 3.50m RIB
The boat was freight damaged, with two repairs required, these were carried out.
3.50m long
Alloy hull
25Hp max rated motor (short)
Chambers 3
Relief valves 3
Bow locker
lifting eyes
Seats 2
Paddles
Pump

Trailer required!!

Please contact us for any further details

04/10/2025

🥳 Happy Birthday to our oldest employee Dude 😉
We hope you enjoy your apparent last five years with us 😂
Watihana Eruera

30/09/2025

Hi all, recommend that you take the time to have a look over this it may or may not affect your vessel/ operation

📝 Have your say on proposed maritime rule changes

Maritime NZ and the Ministry of Transport are consulting on updates to maritime rules that would replace expired exemptions with clear requirements. Your feedback matters.

🔧 What’s being proposed?

The proposals cover two main areas:

🔹 Seafarer Certification and Training (30 Series Rules)

These proposals address technical issues in the certification framework, including training pathways, and sea service requirements. They aim to make the framework more flexible and cost-efficient while maintaining safety and compliance with international conventions. ✅

🔹 Vessel Design, Construction and Equipment (40 Series Rules)

These proposals address practical issues affecting domestic commercial vessels, including escape arrangements from vessel accommodation spaces, rescue boat launching, fire safety equipment, and testing and marking for anchor chain cables and accessories. The changes aim to clarify requirements, reduce unnecessary costs, and improve safety outcomes.✅

📄 Find out more and make a submission by 5pm, Thursday 24 October 2025: https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/public/consultation/regulatory-amendments-package-2025-2-0/

11/08/2025

Drive up for a Morning job in Dunedin

24/07/2025

Was great last week to assist South Port NZ marine team with a familiarization exercise for lifejackets and inflation of a liferaft.
Staff got to inflate and feel how their lifejackets worked, and learning aspects of a liferaft in the water.
Thanks to all that attended.

05/07/2025

What a backdrop for a game of rugby POB Bs v Wakatipu

25/02/2025

Hi all first post for 2025 (I think)
Busy start to the year, and its almost March.....
I lot happing with servicing and repairs.

We are also happy to announce that we are now a approved service station for HERO life-saving.
We currently have 1 of 3 HERO 6 person liferafts in for service from visiting yachts

Hopefully more to come with HERO in future

08/01/2025

Hi all, a bit late wishing all our clients friends family a Happy New Year, we are open and back to normal trading, if your still on vacation enjoy 🙂