On 22 August 2023, the Commission recommended that Lyttelton Port Company Limited prioritises a review of their safety management system to ensure that: • documented procedures are consistent and reflect all critical aspects of the work as done • all risks are identified, and administrative risk controls are only used when more effective risk controls are not reasonably practicable • adherence to administrative risk controls is effectively managed • supervisory oversight is effective and not compromised by competing operational demands
Issue date:On 22 August 2023, the Commission recommended that Maritime New Zealand works with industry stakeholders to improve safety standards for stevedoring operations through: • implementing an Approved Code of Practice for managing health and safety risks associated with stevedoring activity • establishing minimum training standards for stevedores • establishing a programme to facilitate continuous improvement of stevedoring safety standards, including the sharing of safety information amongst industry stakeholders.
Issue date:On 22 August 2023, the Commission recommended that Lyttelton Port Company Limited reviews the medical screening of stevedores to ensure it provides adequate assurance of medical fitness for their duties and responsibilities.
Issue date:On 22 August 2023, the Commission recommended that Wallace Investments Limited prioritise a review of their safety management system to ensure that: • the responsibility for safety of each stevedoring role is clearly defined, unambiguous, and understood by all personnel • procedures for work activity adequately cover scenarios with increased risk • all risks are identified, and administrative risk controls are only used when more effective risk controls are not reasonably practicable • adherence to administrative risk controls is effectively managed.
Issue date:On 26 July 2023, the Commission recommended that Maritime New Zealand alert all Recognised Surveyors: • to the importance of conducting and documenting inspections of a vessel’s complete fuel system during surveys; and • to check vessels they are surveying have undergone a recent complete inspection of the fuel system.
Issue date:On 26 July 2023, the Commission recommended that Maritime New Zealand use an appropriate mechanism that ensures the integrity and safety of fuel systems are being maintained and monitored through the survey system.
Issue date:On 26 July 2023, the Commission recommended that Maritime New Zealand alert all industry stakeholders to the importance of inspecting a vessel’s complete fuel system to assure its integrity and safety.
Issue date:Work with SAR coordination entities to ensure they have procedures for prompting the operator of air assets as to the maximum range of operation and opportunities for refueling for sustained SAR operations.
Issue date:Work with SAR coordinators and providers of SAR air assets across New Zealand to identify opportunities for the supply and, if necessary, the storage of fuel for extended SAR operations in remote areas, and maintain a database of identified stored fuel and fuel supply logistics.
Issue date:Ensure that appropriate rules and/or guidance is available to marine surveyors and vessel operators on the risk of having all life jackets stowed in one place that might not be accessible during foreseeable events.
Issue date:Introduce the requirement for commercial vessels to be fitted with automatic identification system (AIS) or equivalent when carrying passengers outside of inshore limits.
Issue date:Ensure that Maritime New Zealand has an adequate system for monitoring the performance of marine surveyors.
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