The Captain and Chief Officer of the bulk carrier Emilie Bulker were fined for giving false information to Maritime New Zealand after a crewman passed out aboard the vessel due of lack of oxygen in the ship’s poorly ventilated hold. Captain Walter Damian and Chief Officer Ian Dalingding pleaded guilty to providing false information to Maritime NZ and were fined NZD 13,500 (USD 8,505) and NZD 4,050 (USD 2,550) respectively. The Captain also pleaded guilty to permitting dangerous activity.
