Transport Accident Investigation Commission
Update on Black Cat Cruises vessel incident, Akaroa Harbour
On Saturday 31 January 2026, a 17-metre Black Cat Cruises passenger catamaran grounded near the entrance to Akaroa Harbour wh...
Akaroa tourist vessel capsize follows grounding
Black Cat Cruises has confirmed it has resumed normal operations, with its Akaroa Nature Cruise and Swimming with Dolphins ex...
Pilot vessel grounding shows why electronic navigation matters in restricted visibility
Match your navigation techniques to the conditions, says the Transport Accident Investigation Commission in its final report ...