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Maritime NZ decides not to prosecute over fatal capsizing likely caused by whale 21st September 2023 /

Maritime NZ decides not to prosecute over fatal capsizing likely caused by whale

Five people on a birdwatching trip near Kaikōura died after being trapped and exposed to petrol fumes.


Feedback sought on maritime, oil pollution levies 8th August 2023

Feedback sought on maritime, oil pollution levies

Maritime New Zealand is calling on people to have their say on proposed changes to maritime and oil pollution levies.


New guidance for commercial jet boat operators 2nd September 2022 /

New guidance for commercial jet boat operators

Maritime New Zealand and the New Zealand Commercial Jet Boating Association have unveiled new guidance to promote common standards for jet boat maintenance and improve safety on and off the water.


Maritime NZ supports Cook Islands tourist vessel safety 23rd June 2021

Maritime NZ supports Cook Islands tourist vessel safety

Maritime NZ is sending five safety advisors to the Cook Islands to support a safety campaign that ensures tourist and charter vessels are ready ahead of the July school holidays.


Operator to pay $310k over Shotover River jet boat crash 11th June 2021 /

Operator to pay $310k over Shotover River jet boat crash

Skippers Canyon Jet has been fined $50,000 and ordered to pay $260,000 in reparations by Queenstown District Court for a jet boat crash that injured 10 people.


Distress beacon registrations up 30% 3rd February 2021

Distress beacon registrations up 30%

The up-tick in beacon registrations in December was in line with more activity in January, as more Kiwis took to the outdoors over the holiday period.


Unlawful operators in sights during America’s Cup 25th November 2020 /

Unlawful operators in sights during America’s Cup

Operators intending to carry fare-paying passengers to watch the America’s Cup will need to be in a recognised safety system, says Maritime NZ.


Maritime NZ charges operator over jet boat crash 11th March 2020 /

Maritime NZ charges operator over jet boat crash

Maritime New Zealand has filed health and safety charges against Otago jet boat company Skippers Canyon Jet.