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Conviction for near miss with container ship Power Solutions utions A NEAR MISS at sea resulted in a commercial fisherman being found guilty of the unsafe operation of a ship on February 15, 2012. Robert Greathead was sentenced to carry out 100 hours community service. Hawke's Bay Regional Council made the decision to prosecute Greathead because previous attempts to change poor behaviour by commercial and recreational vessel operators have been unsuccessful. Harbourmaster Captain Phil Norman repeated the message. "Not only are you putting your own life at risk by running the gauntlet, you're potentially putting at risk a vessel worth hundreds of millions of dollars. If you cause a ship to run aground, you risk causing a catastrophic oil spill and interrupting the Napier Port for many months. The rules are clear – all vessels must not impede any ship greater than 500 tonnes and must not be closer than 500m from the bow of the ship." The Court heard from marine pilot, Gus Matson that, as he was bringing the 246 metre long container ship MOL Summer into Napier Port, the fishing boat, the Regent, cut across the front of the larger ship. The Regent was skippered by 21-yearold fisherman, Robert Greathead. As Matson was about to execute a tight turn into the Port of Napier's Breakwater Harbour, he was forced to cut the engines of the container ship to avoid a collision. The effect of stopping the engine meant the 38,332 tonne ship lost all steering and needed to be pulled into the harbour by both Port of Napier tugboats. HBRC's resource use manager, Bryce Lawrence says that HBRC will continue to take action against boat users that impede shipping. Come and visit us at the Auckland on Water Boat Show Pavillion 2, Stand 223 26 - 29 September 2013 'The Powerhouse of Marine Engines' Why rebuild when you can buy a new Doosan engine from Korea? 3 Engine Familes, with 10 Models Available. 160 HP at 5.8L to 1200 HP at 22L Heavy duty mechanical engines Continuous power ratings Low RPM Extremely fuel efficient Inexpensive parts Proven reliability over 55 years of production Visit Lees Group to see why so many commercial operators are choosing the rugged reliability of Doosan. FIAT POWERTRAIN TECHNOLOGIES Ketu Bay scallop take causes commotion 'Riding the Wave of Innovation' See why have broken international boat speed/efficiency records DISAGREEMENTS OVER THE proposed scallop take at one of the www.skipper.co.nz 5 Engine Familes, with 24 Models Available. 20 HP at 2L to 825 HP at 12.9L Mechanical injection models available from 20 HP to 280 HP Electronic Common Rail models available from 230 HP to 825 HP Excellent power to weight ratio Extended service intervals = greater profit Italian engineering at its best PROVEN RELIABILITY Best in class models available AND VIP.S95 largest and most abundant bays of the Marlborough Sounds has commercial and recreational fishermen concerned for the season. Ketu Bay is popular with amateur scallop divers and has been fished by commercial boats only once every three years on the basis of a "gentlemen's agreement." The Challenger Scallop Enhancement Company plans to take up to 25 tonnes from Ketu Bay in Pelorus Sound, with around a dozen commercial boats taking scallops in a planned "short" season, lasting possibly only days. The remaining 48 tonne season will be coming from other places including Forsyth Bay, Guards Bank and Ship Cove. Company chairman Buzz Falconer says that legally the company has the right to fish Ketu Bay every year. Michael Connolly, commodore of local group, Pelorus Boating Club, says that they are very disappointed that commercial fishing is to return to the bay. Challenger Scallop and Dredge Oyster Recreational Advisory Group chairman Geoff Rowling said the Ketu Bay move was the first time the commercial and recreational groups had been unable to reach an agreed position on the catch. There will not be any commercially fished scallops taken in Waitata, Horseshoe or Richmond bays in Pelorus Sound, which are open to amateurs. BEST PRICING IN NEW ZEALAND Proud sponsor of Coastguard Boating Education Marine Engine Maintenance Course www.leesgroup.com PHONE 09 299 6019 182 Great South Road, Takanini, Auckland email info@leesgroup.com Dealer Enquiries Welcome September/October 2013 Professional Skipper 53