(a) To continue the Maritime Safety Authority of New Zealand; and

(b) To enable the implementation of New Zealand's obligations under international maritime agreements; and

(c) To ensure that participants in the maritime transport system are responsible for their actions; and

(d) To consolidate and amend maritime transport law; and

(e) [Repealed]

(f) To protect the marine environment; and

(g) To continue, or enable, the implementation of obligations on New Zealand under various international conventions relating to pollution of the marine environment