MO-2003-203 Jet boats "Wilderness Jet 3" and un-named private jet boat, collision, Dart River, Glenorchy, Queenstown, New Zealand, 22 February 2003

In conjunction with the other commercial operators on the Dart River system formulate a procedure to ensure that: information concerning the presence and intentions of private jet boaters on the river system is promulgated to all commercial operators at the earliest possible time.

In conjunction with the other commercial operators on the Dart River system formulate a procedure to ensure that: information concerning the presence and intentions of private jet boaters on the river system is promulgated to all commercial operators at the earliest possible time.

Evaluate and quantify the traffic on the Dart River and put in place a policy that will prevent conflict between and within the various user groups.

the river VHF radio channel is available solely for radio traffic necessary for the safe operation of jet boats on the river. This channel should be monitored by all operators and their boats and used for the passing of safety information, including the disposition of private jet boats on the river. A separate VHF radio channel should be utilised for routine radio traffic of the commercial operators.

The river VHF radio channel is available solely for radio traffic necessary for the safe operation of jet boats on the river. This channel should be monitored by all operators and their boats and used for the passing of safety information, including the disposition of private jet boats on the river. A separate VHF radio channel should be utilised for routine radio traffic of the commercial operators