Inquiries & Recommendations

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In conjunction with the Ministry of Transport, critically review the maritime rule-making process to identify if there are areas where the timeliness of new and amended rules can be improved.

The Commission has made 2 recommendations to the Chief Executive of KiwiRail, that he: 1. Install some form of protection that will automatically stop a train that has overrun Signal 38 in the Wellington station area, and that he review other signalling arrangements in busy, high-risk metro passenger areas to ensure that the same arrangements are in place to minimise the risk of train collisions for the same or similar reasons.

Allocate the taxiway to the "Skycare" apron an identification letter to enable ready reference to it for aircraft, air traffic control and rescue service guidance.

Waist belt or similar ready access lifejackets be provided for each occupant of any air transport flight operation from Milford Aerodrome.

Research the most appropriate location for the sensors for a system of remote reading anemometer to provide an accurate comparison of wind conditions at either end of runway 05/23 and install such a system as soon as practicable.

On 30 July 20152 the Commission recommends that the Chief Executive of the NZ Transport Agency liaise with the relevant road control authorities in Auckland and Wellington, and KiwiRail, to review all pedestrian rail crossings and ensure that they address the safety issue whereby they have a level of protection commensurate with the level of risk currently and in the immediate future.

Develop operating procedures that ensure pilots, when operating under VFR, do not inadvertently cross the coastline north of Rarangi when flying to Picton Aerodrome from Wellington, in southerly conditions with/or reduced visibility. These procedures to be included in the company Operations Manual.

Establishes a suitable navigational light beacon on Anatakupu Island, or on such suitable alternative site as might be identified, to improve the directional awareness of masters transiting French Pass in a north-easterly direction and to maintain the safety of navigation through French Pass.

If the landing procedure required cannot be adhered to in respect of flap settings and approach speeds then no landing be attempted.

implement a programme on board the company's vessels to encourage Masters and officers to become familiar with and utilise all the bridge equipment to best advantage.

They reiterate to Locomotive Engineers that "crashing" alarms to operate them is not an acceptable practice, and that it may lead to unreliable or unexpected results.

Urgently review the adequacy of the existing Local Instruction covering shunting at Gracefield to ensure it clearly defines under what circumstances, if any, loose shunting is allowed with a two man gang.