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Investigation 05-211
container ship "Spirit of Resolution," collision with bridge, Onehunga, 8 October 2005
On Saturday 8 October 2005 at about 1312, the container ship "Spirit of Resolution" collided stern first with the Old Mangere Bridge as the ship departed Onehunga when control of the unberthing manoeuvre was lost during high winds. There were no injuries. The ship, old road bridge and wharf all sustained damage during the incident.

Safety issues identified included:

- bridge resource management

- contingency planning for emergency situations on board

- ambiguities in the pilotage exemption requirements and training for Manukau Harbour.

Safety recommendations were made to the Chief Executive of Pacifica Shipping and the Director of Maritime New Zealand to address these safety issues.

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