Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver
Marlborough's harbourmaster has detailed shortcomings in the response to June's Aratere ferry grounding. Jake Oliver's report says at times, responders were confused as to who was in charge.
Police took the lead, and there was no formal handover to other agencies. He also details issues with communications. The Interislander ferry Aratere ran aground at Titoki Bay, near Picton, in June.
KiwiRail, Maritime NZ and the Transport Accident Investigation Commission are still investigating the incident. Oliver has made 26 recommendations to the council, and speaks about them with Kathryn Ryan.
