Transport Accident Investigation Commission

Black Cat Tours, boat grounding at Akaroa // Photo credit: Steve Dawson via Genevieve Robinson for Canterbury Regional Council / Facebook
Incidents on the water

Update on Black Cat Cruises vessel incident, Akaroa Harbour

On Saturday 31 January 2026, a 17-metre Black Cat Cruises passenger catamaran gr...
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// Photo credit: Black Cat Cruises
Incidents on the water

Akaroa tourist vessel capsize follows grounding

Black Cat Cruises has confirmed it has resumed normal operations, with its Akaro...
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Incidents on the water

Pilot vessel grounding shows why electronic navigation matters in restricted visibility

Match your navigation techniques to the conditions, says the Transport Accident ...
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