“We are presently awaiting information from the post mortem examination and a scientific analysis of the life raft, which should reveal how long the life raft may have been in the water. This will allow the Rescue Coordination Centre NZ to reconstruct the drift of the life raft, which should give a better indication of where the Mi Jay may have, presumably, foundered.
“The search was also made difficult by the lack of information about where the crew went fishing, and also because the vessel was not reported missing until 14 days after it left Nelson,” he said.
The Maritime NZ investigation is likely to take some time. As part of its standard procedures, RCCNZ will review its search over the coming month.
It is expected the NZ Police will shortly confirm the identity of the two men, and other information from the post mortem.
For further information contact:
RCCNZ Media Line
Phone 04 499 7318
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