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Faark. I just heard this from Bill. RIP Smithy, my first RNI , thanks mate! Live every day people!

Tis indeed a shame that MNZ has approached this in this manner , with the facts as laid out so far and not in dispute the public would have a reasonable expectation of a robust prosecution, with his ticket on hold until the case is heard . He has other skippers to keep the business running.

Composting toilet like an airhead. Problem solved.

Despite all the sewage regulations, people live aboard vessels at the Sulphur Point (not so well supported) and Bridge Marina has a larger number, they have sewage pump out facilities on site. Many others live aboard in town reach (inside harbour bridge), by Bridge Marina and Pilot Bay. Many of those anchor only and don't have moorings. A guy came sailing with me lived on their boat (2 adults 3 children) and stayed at either Pilot Bay or by Bridge Marina, he reckoned he dumped his sewage well offshore twice a week or used Bridge Marinas facilities. Another mooring area is Omokoroa and a small

As I understand it, the two different organisations are conducting two different investigations. That's appropriate. I'm guessing, but I suspect that the Worksafe prosecution will be related to the responsiblity to mitigate risks. Its the most common business failing in health and safety. https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2015/0070/latest/DLM5976895.html The failure to manage the risks leads to the prosecution against the business entity and the individual.. https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2015/0070/latest/DLM5976918.html Whether the failings occ

The investigators stated they included maintenance in their scope of enquiry and in fact removed the engines (the very same engines one of my guys worked on immediately prior to departure) for inspection. A failed engine could have indeed contributed to the accident.

Oh I dont know, now that the squadron has public welcome signs on the green lawn Bar and are heavily promoting a bottleshop to all, is this a coincidence?

I'm experimenting at m with an unleaded petrol/diesel mix to replace kerosene. It works out about 1/3 the cost of kero, I just have to be sure it burns cleanly and odour-free.

So, you or want punishment to pre-empt a court case. This is a typical MNZ beat up. My company were responsible for the last maintenance on Enchanter and we weren’t even contacted in the enquiry. Keep your amateurish opinions to yourself.

That's very sad news he was a great guy. I had no idea he was even sick.

Sad to say Smithy passed away yesterday but not before marrying his sweetheart the day before. Fair winds mate, you fought a good fight :-(