ferries

Boatie who collided with ferry ordered to community service

An Auckland recreational boatie, Grant Reginald McCutcheon, has been ordered to complete 120 hours community service after his boat collided with a Fullers Group ferry on the Waitemata Harbour.

Maritime NZ charged Mr. McCutcheon with acting dangerously by not keeping a proper look-out. Mr McCutcheon pleaded guilty.

Judge Singh said a fine of $4,300, would have been appropriate. However, Judge Singh then acknowledged Mr McCutcheon is an undischarged bankrupt and would be unable to pay a fine.

Roa,...

https://safety4sea.com/boatie-who-collided-with-ferry-ordered-to-community-service/

Death toll from capsized vessel off Tanzania reaches 224

Death toll from the Tanzanian ferry ‘MV Nyerere’ has reached 224, after the vessel capsized in Lake Victoria on Thursday, Tanzanian authorities informed, while the ship’s managers have been detained for questioning.

The ferry sank on Thursday evening just a few metres from the dock on Ukerewe, the lake’s biggest island. The official cause of the accident is yet to be determined, however the vessel was believed to carry more people than permitted, according to Reuters. Meanwhile, BBC reported...

https://safety4sea.com/death-toll-from-capsized-vessel-off-tanzania-reaches-224/

Gallery: MPA Singapore holds annual ferry emergency exercise

On 20 September, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) conducted a ferry emergency exercise to test the readiness of various agencies in responding to ferry mishaps in the Port of Singapore. The exercise took place at sea near Kukor Buoy involving more than 100 personnel from 10 organizations.

The exercise scenario involved the evacuation of 72 passengers onboard a domestic ferry, after her grounding on a large underwater object. Passengers were then evacuated onto life rafts and a...

https://safety4sea.com/gallery-mpa-singapore-holds-annual-ferry-emergency-exercise/

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