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The ship was entering Milford Sound in the dark. The pilot lost awareness and bridge crew did not alert him or use on-board navigation gear correctly. The ship hit a stony bank causing light damage to the hull, no injuries. Safety issues related to electronic navigation use; standard of bridge resource management; and risk management of blind pilotage. The operator and Environment Southland have both taken actions since. Two previous recommendations were repeated, and a new one made.