Maritime New Zealand - Latest News [Page 1]
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 >>
Lyttelton Port Company Sentenced Over 2022 Fatal Incident
Wednesday, 31 July 2024, 7:17 pm | Maritime New Zealand
"It is good Lyttelton Port Company took responsibility and pleaded guilty," Maritime NZ Director Kirstie Hewlett says. More >>
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 >>