Inquiries & Recommendations

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On 27 April 2017 the Commission recommended that the Director of Maritime New Zealand draw surveyors' and vessel owners’ attention to the benefits of installing safety mechanisms designed to alert crew to any abnormal rises in water levels in compartments, particularly those compartments that compromise the reserve buoyancy or stability of fishing vessels.

amend the Partenavia P68B flight manual warning concerning the use of alternate engine intake air to reflect the warning contained in the P68C manual, which is, when flying in high humidity at any air temperature, open the engine alternate air doors.

Ensure that, in addition to the current installation and operating requirements, all CVRs and FDRs are periodically interrogated to ratify the content and quality of the information recorded.

Provide training for all company masters in the use of radar and other electronic aids.

Require Airways to enhance ATS procedures so that controllers, in addition to what may be contained in ATIS, always unambiguougly warn pilots when runway restrictions are in effect.

The operator's fuel management policy, control of the flight manual and failure to ensure the aeroplane was being operated within its centre of gravity limits may be an indication of wider non-compliance issues. The Commission recommends that the Director takes the necessary action that ensures all parachuting operators are conforming to Civil Aviation Rules and operating safely

Amend the NZAIP-VFG to include information that the space available for the runway 14 circuit at Queenstown is limited and that visual reference problems may be encountered as a result of the position of the Remarkable Range.

In conjunction with the Safe Ship Management Company implement the requirements of Maritime Rule Part 31C Section 4 [Crewing and Watchkeeping - Fishing Vessels] for all vessels operated by his company and update the safe ship management manuals as necessary.

Require airline inspection to ensure pilots complete the approved training programme and meet the appropriate currency requirements before being rostered for training on scheduled services.

The procedure for the issue of Landing Ground Authorisations by Air Transport Division staff be reviewed to ensure that the persons to whom this task was delegated were familiar with the standards required and the implications of granting exemptions.

Participate with the Land Transport Safety Authority, Toll NZ, Papakura District Council and Waitakere City Council in a review of all existing railway level crossings within the Auckland metropolitan area, to ensure that their design, layout, signage and warning devices are adequate for current road and rail traffic volumes and will be adequate to meet projected increases in rail traffic on the Auckland rail corridors.

Produce guidelines for skippers detailing the procedure for obtaining weather forecasts and weather minima applicable for proceeding on any trip.