Inquiries & Recommendations

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Review the existing understandings with the RNZAF in relation to the observance of airspeed restrictions in controlled airspace.

In conjunction with the safe ship management company, amend the safe ship management manuals throughout the fleet to contain in the training of crews the necessity in an emergency situation of making passengers aware of the crew’s presence and the need for them, as trained personnel, to provide guidance, help and support to passengers.

Reviews the effectiveness of the Tranz Rail safety system to provide safe access for rail service users at suburban commuter stations.

Coordinate across government and other appropriate agencies to identify and source air and maritime assets that are appropriately designed, equipped and crewed to meet New Zealand’s full SAR requirements. Government agencies that have a potential dual use for these assets or who have existing assets that could provide a dual role should be considered.

It is a safety issue that the system for tasking a Coastguard rescue vessel does not always ensure that the people responsible for tasking or operating the vessel are in possession of sufficient information to make a prudent decision on whether the task should be undertaken. Further, a person independent of the crew should always involved in the decision process. It is recommended that the Chief Executive of The Royal New Zealand Coastguard Inc. develops a nationwide standard that supports measured decisions based on the maximum available information when tasking coastguard vessels.

remind operators of commercial transport operations that passengers may require additional briefing or training in safety and emergency procedures appropriate to an intended flight so that they can actively assist in the safe conduct of the flight.

Promulgate safety advice on the necessity to retrieve loose, small and/or lost articles from the cockpits of aircraft, particularly those used for training and aerobatics.

Review the effectiveness of the Tranz Rail emergency plan to respond to such accidents to ensure it includes guidelines to TCOs and network control managers to minimise the initial delay in notifying emergency services and ensure timely information regarding access to accident and incident sites.

Upgrade the standard and frequency of fire and safety drills on board his vessels.

Amend the rules for working Warrant Stations to require all crossing trains, whether berthing on the main line or the loop, to establish the whereabouts of the opposing train before entering the appropriate main line or loop

Take steps to improve his company's instructions to Masters

Include with new cables general instructions on their care and the precautions necessary to optimise their life. Such information may also indicate how and when the cable should be inspected, and when should be replaced