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  •   Home > News > Law and Order

    Maritime New Zealand is pleased with fines handed to a ship's captain

    Maritime New Zealand is pleased with fines handed to a ship's captain


    Captain Walter Damian and Chief Officer Ian Dalingding of bulk carrier Emile Bulker, have been fined more than 17 thousand dollars after lying when a crewman passed out from a lack of oxygen.

    The Isle of Man-flagged vessel was at Tauranga's Port.

    Maritime NZ's Central Region Compliance Manager, Michael-Paul Abbott says enclosed spaces are a well-known risk.

    He says there has been numerous casualties on bulk carriers from a lack of oxygen.

    The victim was awarded reparation of ten thousand dollars.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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