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The new rules are expected to increase tensions if China strictly enforces them in the disputed South China Sea and the Taiwan straits where the US and its allies have been conducting naval expeditions.

A lesson for water taxi drivers 11 February 2021 The Transport Accident Investigation Commission's released its report on a water taxi capsize in Stewart Island in 2019 -- leaving several passengers with hypothermia. TAIC's Harald Hendel says conditions were worse than the skipper expected -- and steep, unpredictable waves flipped the boat. He says the operator was likely under self-imposed pressure to operate in rough conditions. Hendel recommended that Maritime Rules be updated -- to ensure all vessels are assessed for stability and buoyancy.

Press Release – Transport Accident Investigation Commission Capsize may be a greater safety risk than skippers and owners of smaller passenger boats think even with vessel designs perceived to be the safest. Todays final report from the Transport Accident Investigation Commission says a water taxi capsized … Capsize may be a greater safety risk than skippers and owners of smaller passenger boats think – even with vessel designs perceived to be the safest. Today’s final report from the Transport Accident Investigation Commission says a water taxi capsized off Stewart Island in Septem...

Thursday, 11 February 2021, 10:14 am Capsize may be a greater safety risk than skippers and owners of smaller passenger boats think – even with vessel designs perceived to be the safest. Today’s final report from the Transport Accident Investigation Commission says a water taxi capsized off Stewart Island in September 2019 due to the vessel being less stable than anticipated in the worse-than-expected sea conditions. The Henerata was crossing Paterson Inlet with the skipper and six passengers on board when worsening weather conditions forced it side-on to the waves. It filled with water a...