NZ Boat Building Standards

The CPC Programme

If you’re buying a trailer boat it pays to look for the Compliance Plate Certification Plate (CPC). Most of NZ’s leading boat builders subscribe to this building standard which is administered by the Marine Industry Association (MIA) and endorsed by New Zealand Coastguard.

Only NZ manufactured aluminium or fibreglass boats between 3.5 and 8.5m and built in an approved manufacturing environment may carry a CPC plate. A comprehensive record of compliance is kept for every boat which also undergoes a sea trial. Standards are maintained by regular visits by an independent auditor to each manufacturer.

With a CPC boat you can buy with confidence.