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Rescuers Remind Kiwis - Make Sure You Can Summon Help These Holidays
Friday, 20 December 2024, 3:52 pm | Maritime New Zealand
As technology develops, RCCNZ is seeing more capability coming into the market as telecommunication providers roll out products, such as satellite text message services and increased coverage areas. More >>
Think About The Risks On The Water This Holiday Season
Monday, 16 December 2024, 10:46 am | Maritime New Zealand
Tragically, 17 people have lost their lives in incidents involving recreational boats or other water craft, in New Zealand during 2024. On average 18 people lose their lives on the water every year in avoidable incidents. More >>
Port Industry Welcomes Approved Code Of Practice For Loading And Unloading Cargo At Ports And On Ships
Friday, 29 November 2024, 11:13 am | Maritime New Zealand
For the first time, all commercial ports in New Zealand now have a code of practice approved by the Minister to follow. The ACOP replaces all other existing industry codes of practice related to stevedoring. More >>
Judge Finds Former CEO Guilty Of HSWA Charge In Relation To Fatal Port Incident
Wednesday, 27 November 2024, 10:55 am | Maritime New Zealand
Following the death of Pala'amo Kalati in August 2020, Maritime NZ filed two alternative charges against former POAL CEO Tony Gibson under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA), for a breach of his duties as an officer. More >>
Commercial Jet Boat Driver Sentenced For Operating Dangerously On A Popular South Island River
Friday, 25 October 2024, 7:13 pm | Maritime New Zealand
The charge related to an incident on 30 December, 2022 when Mr Perkins’s jet boat collided with a recreational jet boat on the Clutha River during a commercial run with four passengers on-board. Mr Perkins was the sole director and driver for Go ... More >>
Safer Boating Week: Come Home Safe
Monday, 21 October 2024, 11:50 am | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ’s Director, Kirstie Hewlett, highlighted the ongoing importance of Safer Boating Week in promoting safety messages year-round. "This is our 11th Safer Boating Week, and it’s as important as ever. Over the past decade, more than 170 ... More >>
Charter Boat Operator Sentenced Over Fatal Incident
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 6:33 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Zefiro Charters Limited was today sentenced in the District Court at Auckland for a breach of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, in relation to the death of Danielle Tamarua on 1 April, 2021, after she fell overboard off the Zefiro. More >>
Key Initiatives Funded Around The Country To Help Reduce Harm On The Water
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 2:40 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Funding will go to a range of different regional councils as well as national bodies. Some of the larger grants have gone towards supporting Coastguard. More >>
Key Initiatives Funded Around The Country To Help Reduce Harm On The Water
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 11:27 am | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ Director, Kirstie Hewlett says "getting out on the water is a key part of life in New Zealand, and the recreational craft sector want people to not only enjoy the water, but be well informed about the risks, understand what can go wrong, ... More >>
Carters Beach Grounding - Update #9
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:31 am | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ National On Scene Commander Mick Courtnell thanks the public for their patience and cooperation during the operation. More >>
KiwiRail Sentenced For Interislander Ferry Kaitaki’s 2023 Loss Of Propulsion South Of Wellington
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:05 am | Maritime New Zealand
The incident was caused by a failure of a rubber expansion joint. This resulted in the Kaitaki’s main engine shutting down, leaving the ferry adrift. More >>
Carters Beach Grounding - Update #8
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:58 am | Maritime New Zealand
The Manahau barge has successfully berthed in Port Nelson after being salvaged from grounding on Carters Beach, prompting an ongoing investigation by Maritime NZ. More >>
Carters Beach Grounding - Update #7
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:51 am | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ has led the Government response as a national level maritime response with a team of 10 people on the ground in Westport and a larger team supporting out of Wellington including the National Maritime Controller. More >>
Carters Beach Grounding Update - #6
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:21 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ reaffirms the need for locals and those interested in the grounded barge and the re-float attempt to stay out of the restricted access areas, both on the land and the water. More >>
Carters Beach Grounding
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:02 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ continues to work with the grounded Manahau barge’s operator and regional and district councils today to oversee the safety of the salvage operation. More >>
Carters Beach Grounding Media Update
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:52 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Formal restricted access areas are now in place around the grounded barge Manahau, at Westport's Carters Beach. More >>
Carters Beach Grounding - Maritime NZ Update #3
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:13 am | Maritime New Zealand
The barge has not sustained any significant damage or leaks. It has no cargo on board but is carrying about 100,000 litres of diesel fuel. Maritime NZ oil spill response experts are working with local authorities on precautionary plans for any potential ... More >>
Carters Beach - Maritime NZ Update 2 September
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:13 am | Maritime New Zealand
The operator is responsible for the development of the plan around the vessel. Maritime NZ is leading the government response collaboratively with the local and regional authorities to ensure any plans are safe. More >>
Carters Beach Grounding - Maritime NZ Update
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:53 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Following a discussion with local and regional authorities, Maritime NZ is now the lead response agency for the incident. This means it will oversee the government response work being undertaken in relation to the vessel and the grounding. More >>
Winter 2024 - One Of The Worst On The Water In Recent Years For Recreational Boaties
Thursday, 8 August 2024, 2:48 pm | Maritime New Zealand
Boating has its risks all year round, and in winter these are amplified. More >>
