Adjust the level of oversight and monitoring of the survey system to ensure it is sufficient to give MNZ confidence that the system is fit for purpose, providing for the safety of the vessel and its occupants.
Issue date:On 26 February 2025, the Commission recommended that the Chief Executive of Standards New Zealand submit papers to the ISO to amend standard ISO 12402 so that it requires manufacturers to attach the following information on lifejackets: • doffing procedures • deflation procedures for inflatable lifejackets • the potential hazard of inflating a lifejacket when obstructed overhead.
Issue date:Further explore whether Rescue Coordination Centre should be responsible for tasking and coordinating all SAR aviation assets, as is done overseas.
Issue date:Work with lifejacket industry stakeholders and commercial operators to identify and implement appropriate safety measures that mitigate the potential risks associated with: • inflating a lifejacket while obstructed overhead or in a confined space, limiting a wearer’s ability to escape to a safer area • the lack of guidance and procedures relating to the doffing and deflation of inflatable lifejackets, to increase a wearer’s ability to remove an inflated lifejacket if needed.
Issue date:Amend Police Standard Operating Procedures to include early engagement of the Police dive squad in maritime responses, when appropriate, to take advantage of their expertise and knowledge in water rescue.
Issue date:Support the submission of papers to the IMO through an appropriate IMO forum for their consideration to raise awareness about the importance of: • doffing and deflation procedures • the potential hazard of inflating when obstructed overhead.
Issue date:On 26 February 2025, the Commission recommended that Next Generation Critical Communications lead the establishment of a common communication platform for emergency services, to support the sharing of inter-agency communications to remove delays and improve the flow of information during an emergency response.
Issue date:Conduct a review, in consultation with RCCNZ, to ensure that maritime rescue plans are in place and put into practice where appropriate, for areas of increased water-based activity nationwide.
Issue date:On 25 September 2024, the Commission recommended that Transdev Wellington and Auckland One Rail implement regular checks of the onboard radios (both in-cab main radios and in-cab back-up portable radios) in their passenger trains to ensure they can communicate with train control.
Issue date:On 25 September 2024, the Commission recommended that KiwiRail review the route knowledge training for locomotive engineers to ensure infrequent driving of the route and prolonged absences are identified so that locomotive engineers have the route knowledge to travel safely.
Issue date:On 25 September 2024, the Commission recommended that NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi work with rail operators to assess the benefits of all rail operators on the Auckland rail network using a common engineering safety system to improve the safety of all users of that network.
Issue date:On 25 September 2024, the Commission recommended that Transdev Wellington review the back-up portable radio system, particularly the equipment, coverage and signal strength along the network, to ensure it can transmit clear communication between train crews and train control.
Issue date: