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The image shows a bulk carrier ship named Thor Nitnirund being guided by a tug traversing The Cut at Port Nelson. The ship is large, almost 200 metres long. The dark hull has visible signs of rust near the waterline, and four prominent yellow gantry cranes mounted on deck. The ship’s superstructure is located toward the stern and bears safety messages painted on it. The sky is overcast, with mountains visible in the background.

Marine MO-2025-203: Crew injury on bulk carrier, MV Thor Nitnirund, Cook Strait, 20 March 2025

, Inquiry Status: Current

Reported circumstances: a crew member suffered a serious injury when struck by a snapped rope that had been under tension. Crew members had been using the rope and a winch to retrieve lashing chains* that had fallen overboard in heavy weather in Cook Strait on board the Singapore-registered bulk carrier, M.V. Thor Nitnirund.

A blue jet boat speeds through a narrow, turquoise river surrounded by rocky cliffs and rugged terrain. The boat leaves a white water trail as it navigates the clear, shallow waters, carrying passengers who are tightly seated and facing forward. The scene is captured from above, showcasing the contrast between the vibrant water and the gray stone landscape.

Marine MO-2025-202: Jet boat Discovery, Skippers Canyon, Queenstown, 25 February 2025

, Inquiry Status: Current

The Commission is investigating an incident involving a commercial jet boat in Skippers Canyon near Queenstown on 25 February 2025. The reported circumstances were that the jet boat collided with a rock face at speed. Eleven passengers were on board. Four people were reported injured and were…

The incident vessel at sea. File shot.

Marine MO-2025-201: Gas poisoning, Antarctic Discovery, Port of Lyttelton, 21 February 2025

, Inquiry Status: Current

The Commission is investigating a near-fatal incident on board the Australian-registered Fishing Vessel Antarctic Discovery at the Port of Lyttelton on 21 February 2025.
The reported circumstances were that two members on the vessel’s crew and two other workers suffered hydrogen sulphide…

Diagram displaying the reported circumstances as annotations to a diagram of the track layout.

Rail RO-2025-103: Shunt train, SPAD, North Island Main Trunk, near Westfield, Auckland, 1 February 2025

, Inquiry Status: Current

The Commission is investigating a SPAD A1 incident on the North Island Main Trunk near Westfield, Auckland at about 12:07 on 1 February 2025.
The reported circumstances were that a shunt train failed to stop at…

A railway track scene with annotations, using Fig 6 from the TAIC Report. A ground level view in a river plain surrounded closely by steep hills. The main rail line stretches into the distance. In the foreground, railway points give access leftwards to the crossing loop track. An annotated shape shows the position of a Westbound freight train, stationary on the crossing loop. Also foreground, a signal displays a red light for the Eastbound coal train that was approaching the entrance points for the loop

Rail Newsletter: Long COVID affects operators of heavy machinery

Employers and managers of safety-critical workers, please note: workplace safety risk from after-effects of acute illnesses such as COVID-19. Can impair workers’ concentration, memory and thinking, including their…

Aviation AO-2025-002: Beechcraft 1900D, Unity Oil Field Airport, South Sudan, 29 January, 2025

, Inquiry Status: Current

TAIC has opened an overseas assistance inquiry to support Singapore’s Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB), which itself is assisting the Republic of South Sudan. The accident under investigation is the fatal…

Satellite photo of the Port Chalmers freight container yard, including the rail shunt marshalling yard.

Rail RO-2025-102: Safe working incident, Port Chalmers marshalling yard, 23 January 2025

, Inquiry Status: Current

Runaway rake of freight wagons ran on to stationary shunt loco while workers were coupling the loco to another rake of wagons. Workers got out from where they were working between the loco and freight in time to avoid…

The image shows a railway level crossing in a rural location under a cloudless skies and bright sunshine. Rail racks stretch into the distance across flat farmland of grassy paddocks and some bushes. In the foreground, two elements are prominent -- a pair of signals to warn road traffic of approaching trains, and a freestanding steel electrical cabinet about the size of a small horse.

Rail RO-2025-101: Worksite incident, Main South Line, near Mataura, 12 January 2025

, Inquiry Status: Current

RO-2025-101 worksite incident, Main South Line, near Mataura, 12 January 2025
The Commission is investigating a worksite incident on the Main South Line, near Mataura a in Southland. The reported circumstances…

Photo of a Aérospatiale AS350B3 Ecureuil stationary on the ground in a rocky mountain environment

Aviation AO-2025-001 : AS350 helicopter, hard landing, Mount Madeline, 12 January 2025

, Inquiry Status: Current

An Airbus AS350 ‘squirrel’ helicopter was picking up passengers in Fiordland National Park. During final approach, the helicopter’s tail rotor reportedly contacted the ground. It landed hard with significant damage to…