New Zealand

Asian Gypsy Moth

USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have strict requirements to prevent the entry of Asian Gypsy Moth into their countries, targeting vessels which have called at certain ports in Far East Russia.

New Zealand

The 1996 Notice to Shipping Companies and Shipping Agents on Gypsy Moth sets out the risk and quarantine procedures.

The Ministry of Forestry requires the following information no later than 48 hours before vessel's estimated arrival.

• Notification of vessel's estimated date and time of arrival.
• Voyage memorandum covering all previous ports of call for last 2 years or since vessel's last port of call in New Zealand whichever is lesser period. This is mandatory and must include arrival and departure dates for each port.
• A valid copy of vessle's certificate confirming she is free of Asian Gypsy Moth.
• A manifest documenting all cargo carried.

On receiving the information the Ministry OF Forestry will evaluate whether the vessel is a high or low risk and decide whether survey is necessary. If a vessel is classified as high risk, the vessel shall be instructed to anchor for an offshore inspection to be carried out by the Ministry. The vessel is ordered the vessel may not enter closer than 8 km from New Zealand coastline, and owner or ship agents shall pay for the inspection.

The vessel and agent will be informed of the inspection result by the Ministry. Once cleared the vessel be subject to an ongoing monitoring during discharge.