Inquiries & Recommendations

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Require all commercial jet boat operators to use only authentic or approved parts when replacing worn or damaged critical components, or to use parts reconditioned, either to the manufacturer's specifications, or to the approval of an appropriate surveyor.

Require all commercial jet boat drivers to keep a log book of hours and training.

Align the requirement for the fitting of Ground Proximity Warning Systems (GPWS) with the ICAO recommendation on this topic.

Require the owners of Pterodactyl Ascender II + 2 aircraft to remove the second seat and associated structure.

Buller Port Services liaise with Tranz Rail to find a permanent solution to minimise the effect of the yard lights on vessels navigating in the port area without compromising the safety of personnel working in the rail operating yards.

Investigate the allocation of a more remote area for parking VIP vehicles during peak traffic periods.

in consultation with the Safe Ship Management Company compile and include in the Safe Ship Management manual a comprehensive list of minimum manning for all the areas and types of operation that the 'Southern Winds' intends to undertake.

Ensure that the Safe Ship Management manuals for all vessels under his jurisdiction contain clear and concise instructions of how accidents are to be reported.

Require operators to provide an approved serviceable wind indicating device at remote airstrips used frequently for commercial operations, to allow pilots to accurately assess wind conditions for take-off and landing.

Puts in place a practical means of meeting the company's requirements for passenger lists and ensures that it is complied with.

conduct a workload analysis at all signal boxes in the Auckland area, including train control, to ensure adequate resourses are available to meet existing and projected increased passenger traffic

The company consider the use of portable "fences" and guidance signs to enhance passenger control on open apron areas.