Recommendation Date
Recipient Name
MNZ
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Forward this report to Panama, the Flag State for the Taharoa Express, and invite its comment on how it will address the safety issues with the ship's international safety management system identified in this report, particularly in relation to compliance with statutory standards contained in SOLAS and New Zealand Maritime Rules, communications, identifying critical systems on board, inspection of the ship's structure and interoperability with port operations.
Reply Text
The Director accepts this recommendation and will forward a copy of the report to the
Panamanian maritime administration, drawing their attention to this recommendation
and requesting a written response within three months as to how this safety issue will
be addressed.
Panamanian maritime administration, drawing their attention to this recommendation
and requesting a written response within three months as to how this safety issue will
be addressed.
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