The Maritime Safety Authority (MSA) today
released investigation reports into the following two
accidents.
Ikuna Improvements to lighting at Freyberg
Wharf are expected as a result of a MSA report into the July
2003 accident where the 97-metre Ikuna collided with the
wharf causing over $200,000 worth of damage.
The report
also recommends that the Port review the way vessels are
handed over from the Pilot to the Master, particularly when
the Master is not familiar with berthing in
Auckland.
Pacific Mermaid The Master/Owner of a vessel
that collided with a competitor during a surf-ski race on
Auckland Harbour in March 2004 will not be allowed to be in
command again until he regains his Commercial Launchmaster
Certificate of Competency.
A Maritime Safety Authority
report shows the accident was caused by the Master’s failure
to comply with Collision Prevention Rules that state
power-driven vessels must keep out of the way of vessels
under oars.
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