News Maritime NZ warns skippers to pay attention following grounding incident Recreational craft users are being reminded of their skipper responsibilities following the sentencing of a boatie in Invercargill.Read More Staff WriterMarch 31, 2023, 12:00 pmMarch 31, 2023
News Speed key concern in navigation safety bylaws feedback Speed has been raised as a key concern in feedback regarding navigation safety bylaws.Read More Staff WriterMarch 16, 2023, 7:36 amMarch 16, 2023
News Rules ignored prior to diver being struck An Auckland boatie has been sentenced following an accident where a diver was struck at Little Barrier Island.Read More Staff WriterMarch 16, 2023, 7:27 amMarch 16, 2023
News Safety equipment use is up – Maritime NZ People appear to be getting the message about safety on the water, according to the latest Maritime NZ-commissioned research.Read More Staff WriterMarch 3, 2023, 7:30 amMarch 3, 2023
News Operation Neptune in full swing Operation Neptune has been patrolling Waikato waters to educate the public about maritime safety.Read More Staff WriterJanuary 30, 2023, 11:03 amJanuary 30, 2023
News Harbourmaster patrol stats stark reminder of ocean danger The use of excessive speed and a lack of lifejackets from recreational boat users continue to provide headaches for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Harbourmaster team.Read More Staff WriterJanuary 30, 2023, 10:31 amJanuary 30, 2023
News Govt refuses to meet Water Safety New Zealand over lifejacket rules Water Safety New Zealand says the government will not meet to discuss changes to lifejacket legislation until after the summer period.Read More Staff WriterDecember 15, 2022, 12:05 pmDecember 15, 2022
News Greater focus on ski lanes to protect lake users over summer Queenstown Lakes District Council is putting the spotlight on ski lanes to protect lake users over the summer.Read More Staff WriterNovember 23, 2022, 5:56 amNovember 23, 2022
News Skipper fined after collision with 266-metre container ship A failure to keep watch nearly had disastrous results on the ocean off the Bay of Plenty coast.Read More Staff WriterNovember 3, 2022, 1:58 pmNovember 3, 2022
News Spinlock has released new colours for its popular range of lifejackets and safety vests. Spinlock has released new colours for its popular range of lifejackets and safety vests.Read More Staff WriterNovember 3, 2022, 1:46 pmNovember 3, 2022