Executive summary
The reported circumstances were that the Niue flagged self-propelled barge with 11 crew on board, had been anchored outside Westport Harbour. In poor weather, it dragged anchors and grounded on nearby Carters Beach at about 1145pm on 31 Aug 2024.
A protection order preserves and protects evidence - including all electronic data from the vessel and onboard equipment such as propulsion, power supply and anchor systems. Nobody may access the items listed unless permitted by the Commission. The master and others can still act for the safety of the vessel, environment or people on board.