Executive summary
On 16 February 1995 at about 0145 hours the fishing trawler "Austro Carina 100851" suffered a fire on board while moored at No.5 Jetty in the Port of Lyttelton. The fire was initiated by oil over-heating on a stove. Safety deficiencies identified included the level of fire fighting training for New Zealand 'Qualified Fishing Deck Hands'.
Related Recommendations
Upgrade the standard and frequency of fire and safety drills on board his vessels.
Recommendation
Compile a set of emergency response plans for each of his company's vessels and ensure each crew is familiar with the plans for their vessel.
Recommendation