Investigators call for powers to ban substandard ships from New Zealand waters
Friday 6 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Maritime New Zealand, Transport Accident Investigation Commission, Ministry of Transport
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission recommends changing maritime law to allow authorities to block substandard vessels from entering New Zealand. This follows a final report into the container ship Shiling, which required two rescues near Wellington in 2023 after losing power.