Maritime New Zealand files HSWA charges against Ports of Auckland
Maritime New Zealand says it has filed charges against Ports of Auckland Ltd (POAL) and an individual in relation to the death of a port worker almost a year ago, said
Mr Pala’amo (Amo) Kalati was killed on 30 August 2020 after being crushed when a container was dropped during a lifting operation.
The following charges have been filed in the Auckland District Court - a court date has not yet been set:
- POAL has been charged under sections 47, 48 and 90 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
- An individual has been charged under sections 48 and 49 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
It is the only public statement Maritime NZ plans to make while the matter is before the Court.
Maritime NZ is the national regulatory, compliance and response agency for the safety, security and environmental protection of coastal and inland waterways.