055/04

Recommendation Date
Recipient Name
MSA
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Conduct a cost benefit analysis into the requirement that applicants renewing their Local Launch Operator's certificate, who have not had practical electronic navigation aid training, should attend such a course before a new certificate is issued.

[This SR was also applicable to investigation 04-204 restricted limit passenger vessel "Freedom III", grounding, Lake Manapouri, 24 February 2004]
Reply Text
This recommendation is accepted dependant on the Maritime Safety Authority securing appropriate funding for the Cost Benefit Study and industry consultation for the proposed course from the Ministry of Transport in the financial year 05/06.
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