Maritime NZ

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

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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