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Ferry concerns lead to court ETHAN GRIFFITHS
Open Justice Multimedia Journalist, Wellington
KiwiRail will soon face court after an Interislander ferry lost power and issued a mayday call while near Wellington’s south coast in January last year. Maritime New Zealand has confirmed it has filed a single charge against KiwiRail under the Health and Safety at Work Act, after an investigation into procedures around safety and maintenance. The Kaitaki had more than 800 people on board for its 2.15pm sailing to Wellington on January 28 last year. But shortly before 5pm, the ship reported engine problems. Only 10 minutes later it issued a mayday call after all four engines shut down amid a raging southerly. The engines automatically turned off to prevent them from overheating. The mayday call sparked an immediate response from emergency services and the public. Six other vessels quickly made their way to the Kaitaki, including the Aratere, police patrol vessel the Lady Elizabeth IV, two tugs, a pilot boat and a fishing boat. Five rescue helicopters were also called and a cordon was erected at Owhiro Bay Pde near Red Rocks. One of the largest 4WD clubs in the country was called in to help, and 30 vehicles made their way to the south coast with blankets, woollen hats and hot water.
Team ‘Modern Day Pirates’ - Finnian, Aisling, Ruairi and Christopher O’Malley – with their Picton Maritime Festival build-a-raft race entry. Photo: William Woodworth. See pages 3 and 8 for more photos.
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