Inquiries & Recommendations

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On 25 March 2026, the Commission recommended that KiwiRail review their emergency response planning, training, resourcing and risk mitigations to assure themselves they could effectively respond to a maritime emergency. The review should include examination of international conventions, resolutions and guidance that outline best practices.

On 25 March 2026, the Commission recommended that KiwiRail effectively implement the decision-support system for its vessels’ engineering departments and regularly exercise it to ensure crew familiarisation and its effectiveness.