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MOSS Evaluation Shows Impact and Opportunities for Improvement
An independent evaluation of the Maritime Operator Safety System (MOSS) shows its introduction just under seven years ago is contributing to safety outcomes on New Zealand commercial vessels, Maritime NZ said today.
Early indications suggested an improved safety culture is developing and MOSS has heightened operators’ awareness of hazards and safety procedures, the evaluation by independent research and evaluation consultancy, Litmus Ltd, found.
“We are pleased the evaluation report recognises the responsive approach Maritime NZ has taken to the transition to MOSS,” Maritime NZ’s Acting Director, Nigel Clifford, said. “We also know that the task is far from completed and we will continue to improve the way MOSS works.”
Thursday, 17 December 2020, 12:01 pm
The Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) is warning
all vessel operators to check they comply with the necessary
Maritime New Zealand safety system requirements before
heading out to watch the America’s Cup races this
summer. There are some steps you need to take to
ensure your insurance will still provide you cover should
the unforeseen happen, says John Lucas, Insurance Manager
ICNZ. If you’re a recreational boatie, think twice
about taking fare paying passengers out. Most private
pleasure craft policies will exclude coverage for commercial
operations - such as fare paying passengers - so check your
Thursday, 17 December 2020, 8:29 am
The
distinctive yellow and pink flag is giving confidence to
on-the-water spectators that they are travelling with a safe
commercial operator as they watch the America’s Cup yachts
this week.
Maritime NZ has made the flag available to
commercial operators taking passengers to watch the Prada
America’s Cup World Series and Prada Christmas
races.
“The flag shows that the operator is in a
Maritime NZ recognised safety system or has an exemption,”
Neil Rowarth, Maritime NZ’s Compliance Manager – North,
said.
Maritime NZ has provided over 80 of the flags to
operators.
“Commercial operators in MOSS