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Maritime NZ Statement On Enchanter Decision
Monday, 22 July 2024, 10:53 am | Maritime New Zealand
The sinking of the Enchanter was a tragic incident in which five people lost their lives. More >>
Serious Injury A Stark Reminder Of Risks When Operating On Vessels Involved In Mussel Harvesting
Thursday, 18 July 2024, 1:30 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Marine mussel farms work by growing mussels on ropes, which are then hauled onto a barge, stripped off the rope, and cleaned in the mussel tumbler. More >>
The Maritime NZ Detention Notice On The Aratere Is Now Lifted
Wednesday, 10 July 2024, 6:39 pm | Maritime New Zealand
The Maritime NZ investigation is focusing on exploring the broad range of factors that caused the vessel to ground and will take several months. More >>
Serious Consequences Of Distraction Highlighted In Ferry Collision Case
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 2:56 pm | Maritime New Zealand
The prosecution of a recreational boat skipper highlights the serious consequences that can result from distraction while travelling at speed on the water. More >>
Maritime NZ Extends Health And Safety Role At 13 Major Ports
Monday, 1 July 2024, 10:26 am | Maritime New Zealand
Starting 1 July 2024, a significant shift in New Zealand’s port health and safety has taken place with Maritime NZ becoming the primary regulator for the country’s 13 major ports. More >>
Maritime NZ’s RCCNZ Gisborne Search Final Update
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 8:05 am | Maritime New Zealand
Police have confirmed three people were found deceased overnight on the Mahia Peninsula coastline. More >>
Maritime NZ's RCCNZ Gisborne Search Update 3
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 7:37 pm | Maritime New Zealand
The search for the crew of a vessel missing off Gisborne has been postponed until first light tomorrow. More >>
Maritime NZ's RCCNZ Gisborne Search Update 2
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 5:24 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Atrocious weather conditions off Gisborne continues to hamper the efforts to rescue two men off the Gisborne coast. More >>
Maritime NZ's RCCNZ Update Gisborne Search
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 3:06 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Two people have been identified alive in the water off Gisborne. A search was launched yesterday afternoon after a recreational fishing vessel was reported overdue, after a planned days fishing off Gisborne. More >>
Maritime NZ Statement - Aratere
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 10:20 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ wants to thank those who were involved with safely removing the ferry from Titoki Bay, and for the collaborative approach shown by KiwiRail, the Harbourmaster and Port of Marlborough. More >>
Solo Climber Rescued From Mountain Top In Dangerous Conditions
Friday, 14 June 2024, 2:35 pm | Maritime New Zealand
A solo climber was successfully rescued from Boys Glacier in the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park this morning in a joint operation that demonstrated effective search and rescue coordination between specialist teams. More >>
Skippers Need To Undertake Checks Prior To Departure
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 1:06 pm | Maritime New Zealand
The prosecution of a charter boat skipper is highlighting the need for operators to ensure they are properly prepared for their journeys. More >>
Know The Risks When Crossing Sand Bars
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 11:52 am | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ, Coastguard and harbourmasters around New Zealand want boaties to be aware of how dangerous sand bars are, and their responsibilities when traversing them. More >>
Understand The Risks And The Consequences On The Water This Waitangi Weekend
Friday, 2 February 2024, 11:39 am | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ wants people heading out on the water over Waitangi Weekend to think about what can and often does go wrong. This summer Maritime NZ has been notified of dozens of incidents which have resulted in injuries, near misses, people ending ... More >>
Think About The Conditions Before Going Out On The Water This Weekend
Friday, 19 January 2024, 11:45 am | Maritime New Zealand
With wild weather set to impact parts of the country this weekend, Maritime NZ wants recreational craft users to think carefully prior to getting out on the water. There are several weather watches and warnings up and down the West Coast of the South ... More >>
Think About The Conditions Before Going Out On The Water This Weekend
Friday, 19 January 2024, 11:43 am | Maritime New Zealand
With wild weather set to impact parts of the country this weekend, Maritime NZ wants recreational craft users to think carefully prior to getting out on the water. There are several weather watches and warnings up and down the West Coast of the South ... More >>
One Charge Filed Against KiwiRail In Relation To The Kaitaki Ferry Loss Of Engine Propulsion Incident
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 10:40 am | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ has filed one charge against KiwiRail this week in relation to the January 2023 loss of propulsion incident involving the Interislander ferry, Kaitaki . The Kaitaki lost power on its approach into Wellington Harbour on 28 January last year, ... More >>
Boat Users Urged To Follow Safety Code
Wednesday, 10 January 2024, 1:48 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ is urging recreational boat users to take greater caution and follow the Boating Safety Code, following several alarming incidents and near misses this summer. Maritime NZ Principal Advisor Recreational Craft Matt Wood said, while most ... More >>
Better To Be Safe Than Sorry, When Planning Trips On The Water Over The Holiday Period
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 10:28 am | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ, and its Safer Boating Forum partners want everyone planning on heading out on the water this summer to keep safety top of mind. A key goal in the new Safer Boating Forum Recreational Craft Strategy is to reduce the number of preventable ... More >>
Be Familiar With The Unfamiliar This Summer
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 12:33 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Over the summer many people in New Zealand will be heading to new locations and participating in recreational water activities in spots away from their normal go to spots. With more people out on the water, there are more instances of harm. Between ... More >>
