Consideration be given to providing a clip in an illuminated position near the Locomotive Engineer which would enable him to have the Track Warrant clearly visible without affecting his ability to maintain an adequate lookout ahead of the train.
Issue date:Carry out specific training and educational programmes to make all yard operational staff fully aware of the requirements for loose shunting and institute a system to ensure compliance.
Issue date:Urgently consult with industry and put in place temporary measures that will enable those operators who are having difficulty complying with the present manning requirements to continue operating, so long as the temporary measures are consistent with safe operation. These measures should be in place until the amendments to Part 31B - Crewing and Watchkeeping - Offshore, Coastal and Restricted (Non-Fishing Vessels) and Part 32 – Qualifications, come into force in 2004.
Issue date:Conduct a special inspection of Santa Maria II and other vessels owned or operated by the owner to ensure that they fully comply with all relevant Maritime Rules with particular attention to ensure that all fire fighting equipment on board, especially fixed fire suppressant systems, comply with New Zealand regulations.
Issue date:Consider re-commissioning the actuators in the lateral load guides on the B767 in-hold loading equipment.
Issue date:Implement procedures to ensure tonnage limitations are not exceeded on shunting services.
Issue date:It is possible that the Te Onetea Road level crossing is one that has been affected by changes in the allowable dimensions of long, low road vehicles. Unless the profiles of all level crossings are assessed against the current allowable dimensions for long, low vehicles, the potential risk of this type of accident occurring will remain high.
Issue date:The Commission recommended that the Ministry of Transport undertake research to determine the merits of a regulatory system for the recreational maritime sector, in line with overseas best practice, and how such a system may incorporate licensing, registration and boat design standards to improve the safety of New Zealand’s recreational maritime sector.
Issue date:They design and construct an underpass in an adjacent but discreet location so that the use of the Heretaunga Street pedestrian level crossings can be discontinued and an effective barrier erected to prevent access to the rail track by young children.
Issue date:Draw the pilot's attention to the limited circumstances under which low level bad weather routes can be used legally.
Issue date:Review all relevant safety systems submitted for rail service licences to ensure that they include safety standards covering other rail service operators using the same railway line, and adequate procedures to ensure compliance with such standards.
Issue date:Forward this report to Panama, the Flag State for the Taharoa Express, and invite its comment on how it will address the safety issue whereby an analysis of the sloshing forces the free water imparts on the structure of the Taharoa Express during loading in the open port was not fully considered by the Classification Society on behalf of Panama when the ship was converted for slurry loading. A formal safety assessment should be undertaken and a special survey programme introduced depending on the results.
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