CRUISE ships will not be able
to use the Tory Channel in New
Zealand’s in the Marlborough
Sounds until ‘critical’ and
‘significant’ controls had been put
in place following an investigation
into an incident where Azamara
Quest struck Wheki Rock in Jan.
The Transport Accident
Investigation Commission
has made two urgent
recommendations, advising
the Marlborough District
Council review its harbour risk
assessment & consider additional
risks posed by cruise ships.
The Commission also urged
Port Marlborough to review its
Port Safety Management System
to ensure it has appropriate
procedures in place to meet the
requirements of its Pilot Training
and Proficiency Plan; and that the
plan met the intent of Maritime
Rules Part 90: Pilotage.
Radiance of the Seas is
scheduled to visit on 06 Oct.
