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Rail TAIC reports on Kapiti Line passenger train derailment
Passenger train derailed by landslip debris in heavy rain. Safety issues: rail network resilience (slope stability in intense rain); automated emergency alerts; driver training; radio coverage and checking by drivers and regulator; derailment emergency response. Recommendations call for action by KiwiRail, Transdev Wellington, Auckland One Rail.
Marine TAIC report - Collision of small passenger ferry and recreational boat
Report on collision of Bay of Islands Blue Ferry with recreational boat.
(1) Every commercial marine operator must have a safety management system that’s fit for purpose.
(2) No skipper can be sure everything is fine on another vessel. Keep looking, listening, and thinking about risk…
Marine TAIC reports on serious injury on Bulk carrier Poavosa Brave off Tauranga
TAIC final report. Crew member seriously injured because workmates didn't know what each other was doing. Accidents happen when people don't communicate. Safety-critical worker did unauthorised work, didn't tell responsible officers, negating the abilities and authorities of those in…
Marine MO-2023-204: Bulk carrier Poavosa Brave, Serious injury, Off Tauranga, 23 June 2023
TAIC final report. Crew member seriously injured because workmates didn't know what each other was doing. Accidents happen when people don't communicate. Safety-critical worker did unauthorised work, didn…
New TAIC Chief Commissioner appointed
David Clarke is the new Chief Commissioner of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission announced by Associate Transport Minister Hon Matt Doocey
Rail RO-2024-105: Track workers, overhead line electrification incident, Auckland, 4 September 2024
2 on-track workers performing routine maintenance on an overhead power line were in boom basket of elevated work platform. Each received electric shock. Both hospitalised.
Aviation TAIC investigating ATR engine incident on approach to Wellington Airport
AO-2024-006 ATR engine issue on approach to Wellington Airport, 1 September 2024. Reported circumstances: ATR72 passenger aircraft, issues with engine during final approach to Wellington Airport. The plane was at about…
Marine TAIC investigating barge grounding on Westport beach
MO-2024-205 Manahau, grounding, Westport, 31 August 2024
Reported circumstances: Niue flagged self-propelled barge with 11 crew on board was anchored outside Westport Harbour. In poor weather, it dragged anchors…
Rail RO-2024-104: Freight train SPAD A1 and conflict with HRV, near Morrinsville, 2 August 2024
The reported circumstances were that a hi-rail vehicle (HRV – a vehicle that can travel on both road and rails) and its crew were working near the Kereone crossing loop on the East Coast Main Trunk Line on Friday 2…