In this issue . . .

1. Introduction
...from the Director of Maritime New Zealand.

2. Guest editorial: Maintaining the standard
How port state control maintains the standard of ships coming to our ports.

3. Over-reliance on GPS
A rescue vessel strikes a rock on a dark and stormy night, as the crew were relying on GPS as their sole means of navigation.

4. Total loss after watchkeeper sleeps
A long-line fishing vessel drove itself onto a beach after its watchkeeper headed below to sleep.

5. Beware of the bar
A safety feature with tips on crossing a bar.

6. Weakened spring line kills
A linesman died after recoil from a failed line.

7. Follow-up inspection raises serious concerns
Vessel detained for deficiencies.

8. Skipper strangles when clothing catches
Clothing catching on a drive shaft results in skipper's death.

9. Raft flips on hydraulic
An unconscious passenger saved by quick-thinking crew.

10. Boatie runs over child
Failure to keep lookout results in water-skier's death.

11. Time runs out
Skipper dies after damaged yacht capsizes.

12. Safety updates
Safety bulletins and marine guidance notices on safety issues.