Inquiries & Recommendations

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Ensure all other axles on the Silver Ferns are similarly treated when next in the workshop, and that all spare axles are similarly treated before installation.

On 26 February 2014 the Commission recommended that the Director of Civil Aviation review FAA SFAR 73 in the context of the New Zealand aviation system and adopt relevant improvements that would likely enhance operational safety of Robinson aircraft in New Zealand.

On 30 April 2025, the Commission recommended that KiwiRail utilise engineering controls on track worksites to mitigate the risk of human error by track workers carrying out safety-critical tasks.

There was no means of preventing the uncontrolled escape of fuel from the fuel tank vents when the boat was inverted and these vents were located above the emergency exit from the passenger compartment.

modify either the gunwale or the passenger seats to prevent passengers sliding into the gap under the gunwale.

Includes in the Route Operation Manual for Condor 10, or any other high speed craft operated by it, relevant information to assist masters in passing through the Wellington Harbour entrance in safety.

include in the 12-monthly inspection, additional tests to measure and record engine compression and crankcase pressure.

He review whether the standards for air transport operations from ALG's where a missed approach could not be performed safely from the runway threshold were acceptable.

Revise the safe ship management manual to reflect company policy and standing orders with regard to: • towing operations • towing equipment • crew safety • water tight integrity • emergency procedures • communication between all parties involved in a towing operation.

limit the use of four-wheel wagons to the carriage of homogeneous loads where the likelihood of asymmetrical loading is minimal, and give consideration to an early phasing out of all four-wheel revenue wagons.

Implement the requirements of Maritime Rule Part 31C [Crewing and Watchkeeping - Fishing Vessels] for all vessels under its safe ship management system.

On 25 March 2020 the Commission recommended that the Chief Executive of Sanford Limited implement training for the crew on the configuration of the emergency stops to avoid confusion on which emergency stop services which system. This will reduce the likelihood of crew accessing running machinery after pressing incorrect emergency stops.