OBJECTIVE
To update and implement a maritime policy and legislative framework that meets Niue’s needs.
The Maritime Transport Sector is one of the most highly regulated environments in the world. 99% of Niue’s imports are by sea, and tourism by cruise ships, yachts and charter activities (fishing, diving, and whale watching) are growing within Niue as well as the Pacific Region as a whole.
An updated Maritime Policy and Legislative Framework will meet the international conventions Niue has acceded and guide the development of Niue’s Maritime Sector for the future, ensuring standards for safe, secure and clean waters. It is important to note that the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Conventions are only be effective if they are adopted into national legislation.
As Niue is not yet a member of the IMO, Niue relies on its regional and international partners such as Maritime NZ, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), the South Pacific Regional Environmental Programme (SPREP) and the IMO itself for technical assistance to ensure we meet our international obligations and aspirations.
Our national framework will protect the people of Niue and our marine environment and resources by establishing standards and promoting maritime safety while creating opportunities to generate more revenue to improve our self-sufficiency.
Our Team

Lynsey Talagi
Maritime Manager
lynsey.talagi@mail.gov.nu
+683 888 6983
Projects Completed
Pacific Maritime Safety Programme – Phase 2 (PMSP2)
- New search and rescue vessel (2017)
- Boatshed for the search and rescue vessel
- Rescue training delivered by the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (2017 – 2019)
- Refurbishment of the wharf derrick and installation of a new winch (2017)
- Community awareness / maritime safety education programme (2017 – 2019)
Pacific Regional Navigation Initiative (PRNI)
- Hydrographic risk assessment of Niue (2016)
- LiDAR survey of Niue and Beveridge Reef (2018)
- PRNI Data Handover
Pacific Safety of Navigation Project
- Safety of Navigation gap analysis and needs assessment (2017)
- Aids to Navigation Risk Assessment of Avatele and Namukulu channels (2019)
Sir Robert’s Wharf
- Construction of a new seawall (2018)
Projects in Progress
Maritime policy and legislative framework
Pacific Maritime Safety Programme – Phase 3 (PMSP3)
- Maritime Safety Bill
- International maritime obligations
- Enhancement of maritime communications (VHF network)
- Water Skills for Life (WSFL) programme at the schools
- Installation and support of aids to navigation (AToN)
- Improved marine pollution measures and plans
- Improved search and rescue measures and plans
Pacific Regional Navigation Initiative (PRNI)
- Updated chart of Niue and new chart of Beveridge Reef (near completion)
Sir Robert’s Wharf
- Repair of the northern wall (near completion)
- Re-levelling of the Wharf deck (near completion)
- Deflection wall