Crane Incident Seaview Wharf

Wednesday, 2 October 2019, 4:14 pm
Press Release: CentrePort

2 October 2019

A crane operated by civil contracting company GK Shaw Limited fell off the CentrePort Seaview Wharf facility at approximately midday today. The driver of the crane is unharmed.

The crane was on the wharf for fender replacement work. An investigation into the incident is underway. The Harbourmaster has been contacted and WorkSafe New Zealand is being notified.

The 20-tonne crane is in 12 metres of water, and planning for the salvage operation is underway.

ENDS

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