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  1. www.maritimenz.govt.nz/public/news/2023/november/prosecution-follows-april-collision-between-power-boat-and-ferry-near-russell/

     

    Prosecution follows April collision between power boat and ferry near Russell

    30 November 2023

    Following a collision between a twin-engine recreational power boat and the ferry, Waitere, in Russell earlier this year, Maritime NZ has charged the power boat’s skipper.

    The collision occurred at about midday on 13 April 2023, when Waitere (also known as the Blue Ferry ) was travelling from Russell to Paihia.

    Maritime NZ’s Deputy Chief Executive Regulatory Operations, Deb Despard, says Maritime NZ personnel undertook a thorough investigation in response to this incident.

    "Investigators carried out interviews, examined the scene, reviewed documents and gathered other relevant evidence connected to the incident," she says.

    The ferry’s skipper was severely injured, some of the passengers suffered lesser injuries and the ferry was badly damaged. It sunk a few hours after the collision. There was some damage to the power boat, but no one on board it at the time was injured.

    Ms Despard says one charge has been filed in the Auckland District Court against the skipper of the power boat. The charge has been filed under section 65 of the Maritime Transport Act 1994.

    As the matter is now before the Court, Maritime NZ cannot make further comment.

    Editors’ notes:

    • Section 65 of the Maritime Transport Act makes it an offence to operate a vessel in a manner causing unnecessary danger or risk to any other person or property.
    • Maximum penalties the Court can impose against an individual are a fine of up to $10,000 or a prison term of up to one year.
    • Maritime NZ will not be releasing documents while the matter is before the Court. Some documents might be available from the Court on application in accordance with the District Court (Access to Court Documents) Rules 2017. 
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  2. 30 minutes ago, aardvarkash10 said:

    What are you insuring?  Is that keeler or trailer?

    Because I'd love me some $220 insurance on our $16k keeler!

    Thats trailered power boat(Ami) but my mate on a mooring for 35k pays $350 non racing through AMI,yet to recieve renewal notice so may double too.

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  3. 2 hours ago, mattm said:

    You must be joking? I assume he must have taken a massive dump that blocked and broke the poo pipe too?

    No not at all.Why would council want to proved space/stop shipping for a weekend and a few $$ in local coffers compared to what the AC brings in over a few months??

  4. When my friend launched his yacht ,1gm, the gland never dripped and thats a problem,needs to drip for lubrication.Not a stream but dripping every few seconds.1hr motor may get get 250ml?Shouldnt drip when stopped.. Maybe fit a dripless going forward if room?

  5. Love how they call them project vessels.Other words I brought it cheap with no idea on how fix so flick it off again. I know if one vessel that's going sink again soon in Panmure.Harbourmaster offered to remove/dispose of for $500.Nah I will fix it.Family members no it's just going to burden upon father's death . I suggested they just take the offer stuff your father.

  6. On 26/10/2023 at 2:07 PM, Frank said:

    That was a Boxfish Research ROV used in the Ocean Bounty Documentary, my son was the operator :-)

    Did he give any indication how long before they think tanks will burst?? Picking oil will preserve inside of tanks.

  7. 9 hours ago, K4309 said:

    PS, I won a bottle of Salt Away and been wondering what to do with it. I don't actually understand what chemical it is or how it works. How would that go pouring a bit down the loo every time I leave the boat?

    I've been told in no uncertain terms not to use it on the outboard for flushing. Apparently it's corrosive to aluminium and leaves a coating(?)

    Thats whats it for outboard flushing,there is an attachment that fits the hose and you pour it in. I personnally just use water. I do the taste test after 5 minutes and no issues

  8. Re watched the programme last night. They could smell oil in the air then spotted a small slick,using sonar and dropping a camera down. The camera on retrevil had thick black oil on part of the cable so maybe not to far from rupturing?

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