Maritime New Zealand - Latest News [Page 2]
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 >>
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 >>