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MNZ
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During the Picton berthing occurrence the master was captive to the propeller pitch controls and could not totally oversee the second officer who was under training, nor could he totally monitor the progress of the ship as it backed into the berth. The Commission is of the opinion that Cook Strait ferry operators should identify in their training system for pilotage and ship-handling, masters or other appropriately qualified officers who have been selected and appropriately schooled as training masters, and while ship-handling or pilotage training is in progress, the bridge team should be resourced to allow the training master freedom to totally and effectively monitor the trainee and the progress of the ship. (026/10)
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MNZ will require the Cook Strait ferry operators to ensure their training plans and procedures sufficiently address operational issues during training and familiarisation activities in relation to pilotage and ship handling. MNZ will verify that the training plans and procedures are implemented and complied with by 30 November 2010.
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