MO-1995-205

On Sunday, 16 July 1995 at about 2125 hours the fishing trawler "Awanui 6129" capsized while its crew were attempting to manoeuvre it across the Westport Bar, inbound. The two crew members lost their lives and the boat was declared a total constructive loss. Safety issues identified included measures necessary to avoid succumbing to the dangers involved in crossing bar harbours in adverse conditions.