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Recipient Name
MNZ
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There was no means of preventing the uncontrolled escape of fuel from the fuel tank vents when the boat was inverted and these vents were located above the emergency exit from the passenger compartment.
Reply Text
MNZ is following up with Dart River Safaris Ltd. and their authorised person to determine that changes to the fuel breather system, made since the accident, satisfactorily address this hazard. Only one other New Zealand operator has jet boats with enclosed canopies. In that instance the fuel valves are placed well away from the emergency exits. Any new commercial jet boats with canopies will be inspected prior to commencing operation to ensure this hazard has been addressed.
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