Issue #8 - March 2008 (PDF - 2MB)
The contents of the March issue of Lookout! are listed below. You can link to the full investigation reports for some of the stories – these are PDF files. Introduction - Catherine Taylor 4 Guest editorial: Steve van der Splinetr The maritime investigators: Lifting the lid on accidents 5 Near drowning in rapids - Rafting guide saves life with CPR 6Alcohol contributes to drowning (PDF - 209KB) 6 Bumped winch mutilates finger 7 166 tonne loss of control (1,004KB) 9 Distraction results in emergency stop 10 Destroyed marker buoy not reported 11 Overtaking vessels stay clear 12 Low water collision 14 Pressurised gas missile 16 Experienced kayaker drowns 17 Your responses to MNZ safety survey 18 Safety Bulletins - latest issues