International Rules

Biofouling border clearance for yachts and boats

Before you get to New Zealand MPI will ask to see evidence that you have:

• Cleaned the vessel hull and niche areas less than 30 days before arrival.
• Keep records of any biofouling maintenance, such as receipts from haul outs or
  date-stamped photos of your clean hull.​

Find here the requirements and how to meet them

If you think you've found an aquatic pest or disease - call the MPI pest and disease
hotline 0800 80 99 66 or report here online