Southern Ocean Safety Equipment Limited

08/07/2026

Well Winter is truly upon us, so a great time of year to check your boat/vessels safety equipment, we had a customer come in yesterday with some old flares for us to dispose of which had some old dates 80s 90s but some we haven't seen in Years had a manufacturer date of 1979!! To be fair because these were stored correctly they are in like new condition.
PLEASE don't leave any safety equipment past it's recommended service or expiry date if you are unsure contact a service provider like us.

11/06/2026

Two new Hero 10 person liferafts supplied to a good client who operates passenger vessels in Fiordland South Island, they look good and the compact size dosen't take up any room

12/02/2026

New marine rules so far for 2026 make sure you check them out as they could affect you

⚓ New maritime rules taking effect in 2026

These updates give operators and seafarers clearer, more consistent expectations by moving long standing exemption requirements into the Maritime Rules.

Maritime Rules Amendments 2025 (No 3) have now been signed. The changes replace nine expired general exemptions and make their requirements permanent.

The updates formalise practices already used in the sector, clarify safety and technical expectations, remove outdated radio requirements, and streamline parts of the certification and training pathway.

The updates take effect in two stages:

⚓ from 28 January 2026 – escape arrangements, rescue boat launching, firefighting equipment, anchor chain testing and MF/HF radio

⚓ from 31 March 2026 – sea service options, certification pathways and training requirements for several ratings

Full details are on our website: https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/rules/latest-rule-updates/

If you have questions about how the changes apply to your operation, vessel or crew, please contact us at [email protected]

24/12/2025

What to do with those old lifejacket lights....

Merry Christmas everyone

22/12/2025

Well its finishing up time for the Christmas break, we would like to Thank all our clients for your custom over the year.
Wishing all our clients, suppliers, colleagues, friends and families a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy Safe New Year

17/12/2025

Got a new sign for Christmas 🎄
After 14 years the old one was starting to look a bit rough