2023 Waitere-Onepoto ferry collision in New Zealand attributed to skipper watchkeeping failures, leading to ferry sinking and one critical injury.

A report from New Zealand's Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) identified failures in watchkeeping by both skippers as the cause of the April 2023 collision between the ferry Waitere and the powerboat Onepoto. The accident led to the ferry sinking and one critical injury, while 19 passengers were unharmed. The report prompted Maritime New Zealand to enhance operator certification and audits, emphasizing the need for effective safety management systems.

October 09, 2024
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