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Bridge collision report released

 
  1 May 2006

Maritime New Zealand has released its accident investigation report into an incident last October that saw the Spirit of Resolution collide with the Old Mangere Bridge during a storm in Auckland.

The report notes the difficulties of manoeuvring a vessel in Manukau Harbour, particularly in heavy weather, but found that the Master should not have sailed in that day’s conditions.
 

The Master will now be required to use a Pilot on board in the area until he undergoes further training.

The report also supports the work being done by the Auckland Regional Harbourmaster, in conjunction with Ports of Auckland Limited to assist masters around Onehunga wharf.

This work includes:

  • Developing guidelines to determine whether it is safe or not to sail in marginal weather conditions;
  • Upgrading and repositioning the anemometer; and
  • Identifying the area’s risks in the development of the Port and Harbour Safety Code.

Click here to view the full report on our website:



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Phone 04 499 7318

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