Knowing the risks can avoid dangerous accidents
Source: Maritime New Zealand
Maritime New Zealand says an incident on Lake Wakatipu last year shows how a planned day of fun can go horribly...
Plan ahead when going out on the water this Easter/ANZAC
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With an extended holiday period just around the corner, Maritime New Zealand is urging those heading out on the water to...
North Cape operation – update 6
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Police divers are this afternoon checking the wreckage of the Enchanter.
The vessel sank off North Cape overnight 20/21 March. Five of...
North Cape operation – update five
Source: Maritime New Zealand
The search for the last missing person from the vessel Enchanter will resume this morning.
Five of the 10 people on-board were...
North Cape operation – update four
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The search for the final unaccounted for person after a vessel sank off North Cape will resume tomorrow morning.
This is an...
The Rescue Coordination Centre is continuing the search for two missing people in the...
Source: Maritime New Zealand
Police have now confirmed the recovery of three deceased people, and our thoughts are with the families impacted by this tragedy.
Five...
North Cape operation – update two
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The Rescue Coordination Centre is continuing to search for a number of unaccounted people in the waters off North Cape.
An emergency...
The Rescue Coordination Centre is leading a significant operation off North Cape
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An emergency position-indicating radio beacon was activated by a vessel at about 8 pm, Sunday 20 March.
The rescue is still active,...
Impaired drivers have no place operating vessels
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Following a recent judgment in the Queenstown District Court, Maritime New Zealand is reinforcing the message that those impaired with drugs...
Maritime New Zealand aware of potential Cook Strait crossing
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Maritime New Zealand alongside several other partner agencies is closely monitoring plans by a group to cross the Cook Strait, from...
Stevedoring company fined $90,000 for dropping excavator overboard
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A Tauranga-based stevedoring company has been ordered to pay a fine of $90,000 and costs of $20,000 for safety failings which...
Know the risks on the water this Waitangi Weekend
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Maritime New Zealand is urging those heading out on the water to prepare for changing weather and water conditions this long...
