Inquiries & Recommendations

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Ensure that waivers of the wake turbulence separation standards are: (i) restricted to VMC, by day only; and (ii) specifically acknowledged by pilots with words such as "ACCEPT WAIVER"; and (iii) not permitted under certain circumstances, for example: when a light aircraft: (a) will take-off behind a heavy or medium aircraft from a point on the runway more than 150 m beyond where the heavy or medium aircraft started its take-off roll; or

correct inconsistencies identified in the Foul Time Rule 918 and Rail Operating Code relating to safety buffer, clearance of occupations and safeguarding positions when circumstances alter.

It is advisable that the responsibilities of the various authorities involved in responding to a shipboard fire are clearly documented and understood by all parties involved. The FENZ Ship Fire Procedure did not accurately reflect the obligations of the master and the harbourmaster, which under different circumstances with different people involved could be problematic.

On 15 May 2025, the Commission recommended that Maritime New Zealand work with the Ministry of Transport to continue to develop and then implement a more comprehensive maritime incident response strategy that includes a risk assessment to identify areas most susceptible to very serious marine casualties, particularly mass fatality events, and strengthen the long-term salvage and rescue capability in those areas.

participate with Selwyn District Council and New Zealand Railways Corporation in a review of Browns Road level crossing at Dunsandel to ensure that the design, layout, signage and warning devices, together with the alignment of the road approaches, are appropriate and take steps to rectify any shortcomings identified.

He installs, although not required under SOLAS, an ARPA to one of the radar sets on each vessel under his management.

fit an appropriate fire detection and suppression system to the diesel engines on the ADL and ADK class passenger cars.

Amend the requirements [arising from recommendation 007/92: review the minimum flight times specified for issue of a CPL-H] accordingly.

Immediately prohibit the issue of conditional track warrants to the locomotive engineers of trains which are awaiting a crew change.

Take steps to improve the effectiveness of Tranz Rail’s track warrant compliance monitoring regime in identifying repeated non-compliances at an early stage, and initiating appropriate follow-up action.

Require the Airways Corporation to ensure that, before new procedures are implemented, they are incorporated in the Manual of Air Traffic Services.

The Commission has determined that there is evidence that the purpose of approved seats and berths and the value of seat belts in helicopters are not understood or are disregarded, and that in some operations there could be a culture of non-compliance with Civil Aviation Rules relating to passenger restraint. The Commission recommends that the Director of Civil Aviation addresses this safety issue.