Investigators head to Akaroa after ferry grounding

Investigators head to Akaroa after ferry grounding

By RNZ A dedicated investigation team from the Transport Accident Investigation Commission will be on the ground in Akaroa, following the grounding of a...

TAIC to send team of investigators to Akaroa following ferry grounding

There were reportedly 38 passengers and three crew on-board the 17-metre catamaran, on a wildlife cruise.

TAIC launches investigation after tourist ferry runs aground in Akaroa Harbour

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has opened an investigation after a tourist ferry carrying passengers on a wildlife cruise grounded in Akaroa Harbour yesterday. The 17-metre commercial passenger vessel Black Cat reportedly had 38 passengers and three crew members on board when the incident occurred. All passengers were safely transferred to nearby vessels, and no injuries were initially reported. Following the grounding, t…