MARPOL Annex VI Treaty
Reducing harmful ship emissions that affect the climate and public health.
MARPOL Annex VI Treaty
The Expressions of Interest for funding applications ran last year, and funding recipients have been selected. Associate Transport Minister James Meager has announced six funding recipients.
See the announcements on the Beehive website:
- 12 March 2026: $400,000 for national digital platform
- 10 March 2026: $8 million for new crane dredging barge
- 5 March 2026: $8.3 million for seafarer training
- 20 February 2026: $3 million for material handler on Rangitata
- 4 February 2026: $5.3 million for Port of Greymouth and Westport Port
- 28 November 2025: $5 million for Eastland Port
The work to date
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Jun 2025
Expressions of Interest are now open
Applications have opened for a $30 million fund for projects that will enhance the resilience of New Zealand’s coastal shipping connections. Funding will be granted through a contestable process and interested parties are invited to download the Expression of Interest and use the Response Form to submit an application.
Here is our timeline for this EOI process:
- Deadline for Questions from Applicants: 7 August 2025
- Deadline for Responses from Ministry of Transport: 14 August 2025
- Deadline for Applications: 21 August 2025
The Ministry will submit recommendations to Joint Ministers for approval in September and applicants will be notified of the outcome once Ministers have made investment decisions.
Get in touch
Email address: maritime@transport.govt.nz