It is a safety issue that the Coastguard did not extend the training in the concept of crew resource management to all members of the crew so that the crews could work cohesively as a team to maintain situational awareness, monitor the plan, anticipate dangerous situations, acquire timely information and avoid pre-occupation with minor problems.
It is recommended that the Chief Executive of The Royal New Zealand Coastguard Inc incorporates in its training regime for all crew from the very early stages the concept and use of crew resource management as a means of achieving its goal of optimum safety and efficiency in the operation of its vessels.
