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  • MIL-OSI Russia: With the support of Rosneft, MSU hosted Biologist Day

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Rosneft – Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    With the support of Rosneft, Lomonosov Moscow State University celebrated Biologist Day. The event was attended by about 6,000 people, including students and graduates of the educational institution, scientists, as well as schoolchildren and applicants interested in current issues of biology.

    MSU has been a key partner university of Rosneft since 2006. The main areas of cooperation include training and retraining of personnel and scientific research activities. The company takes part in the implementation of innovative educational projects of the University Gymnasium, which hosts lectures for students of Rosneft classes.

    As part of the Biologist’s Day, guests were presented with the latest biological research and developments in the field of neurobiology, paleontology and many other areas. Specialists from the Arctic Scientific Center of the Company told visitors about Rosneft’s research projects in the northern seas. Among them is a large-scale joint environmental project with Innopraktika and Moscow State University in the White Sea. As part of the expeditions, scientists repeated the route of the famous Soviet hydrobiologist Konstantin Deryugin, which he completed more than 100 years ago. Specialists plan to obtain data on the current state of the White Sea biota and assess the changes in the region’s ecosystems that have occurred over the past 100 years.

    In addition, everyone could take part in intellectual games, quests, and try themselves in the role of a real scientist at biology master classes. A musical concert was organized for guests on the street stage.

    Rosneft pays special attention to environmental issues and biodiversity conservation. Environmental care is an integral part of the Company’s corporate culture and social responsibility. Rosneft and its subsidiaries implement numerous grant programs to support scientific and applied projects aimed at studying and protecting rare species of animals and plants.

    Last year, Rosneft launched a new biodiversity conservation program called Tamura. Its goal is to update information on the state of key animal species in the region, including its bioindicators. By 2027, research will be conducted on the Taimyr Peninsula on reindeer, polar bears, valuable bird species, and fish in the mouth of the Yenisei River. A total of 10 expeditions will be conducted over 4 years. This year, Rosneft has already conducted two scientific expeditions to study the populations of polar bears and marine mammals in the Kara Sea. The main goal of the research in the north of Krasnoyarsk Krai and on the Yamal Peninsula is a full-scale census, assessment of the distribution of polar bears using instrumental (photo and infrared aerial photography) and aerial visual methods.

    Reference:

    In order to attract young specialists to its enterprises, Rosneft annually holds career guidance events for MSU students, organizes industrial internships, and encourages promising teachers with corporate grants and pays scholarships to the best students. The company also organizes internships for MSU students and teachers in leading Russian educational and scientific organizations. The Rosneft Scientific and Educational Center for Digital Technologies in the Oil and Gas Industry was created on the basis of the Department of Geology and Geochemistry of Fossil Fuels of the Geological Faculty of MSU, where the specialized master’s program “Digitalization in the Field of Geology of Fossil Fuels” is being implemented.

    Rosneft cooperates with 203 educational partner organizations, including 75 Russian universities. Work with educational institutions is carried out within the framework of the corporate system of continuous education “School – College/University – Enterprise”, which has been in operation since 2005 and ensures a constant influx of young specialists with a high level of training to the Company.

    Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft May 26, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI: ZetaDisplay AB (publ) publishes bond prospectus and applies for listing of its bonds on Nasdaq Stockholm

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ZetaDisplay AB (publ) publishes bond prospectus and applies for listing of its bonds on Nasdaq Stockholm

    ZetaDisplay AB (publ) (the “Company“) has issued a senior secured bond loan of SEK 500,000,000 on 4 April 2025, on the Swedish bond market. The bonds carry a floating interest rate of STIBOR 3m + 6.50 per cent. per annum and matures 4 April 2028.

    The Company has applied for listing of the bonds on the Corporate Bond list at Nasdaq Stockholm and the first day of trading will be today, 26 May 2025.

    In connection with this, the Company has prepared a prospectus. The prospectus has been approved by, and registered with, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority in accordance with the Financial Instruments Trading Act (1991:980). The prospectus will be available on the Financial Supervisory Authority’s website (www.fi.se) and on the Company’s website (https://ir.zetadisplay.com/bond-loan).

    This information is information that ZetaDisplay AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out below, at 13.00 CEST on 26 May 2025

    For further information, please contact:

    Claes Pedersen, CFO
    +45 23 68 86 58, claes.pedersen@zetadisplay.com

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Port industry welcomes Approved Code of Practice for loading and unloading cargo at ports and on ships

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    The port industry enthusiastically welcomes the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) for loading and unloading cargo at ports and on ships coming into effect today, November 29.

    For the first time, all commercial ports in New Zealand now have a code of practice approved by the Minister to follow. The ACOP replaces all other existing industry codes of practice related to stevedoring.

    The Port Health and Safety Leadership Group – made up of ports and stevedoring companies, the Port Industry Association, unions and Maritime NZ – is pleased to see one of its key priorities under its multi-year work programme to address inconsistency of practice and reduce harm on New Zealand’s ports, come into force.

    The ACOP has now been signed by the Minister for Work Place Relations and Safety, Hon Brooke van Velden, and the Associate Minister for Transport, Hon Matt Doocey.

    A criticism of the current health and safety system from several industries’ leaders has been that it does not have the regulations, approved codes of practice and guidance to support businesses to understand what they need to do to comply with the law.

    Leadership Group Chair, Director of Maritime NZ, Kirstie Hewlett, said the ACOP provides assurance and clarity under the Health and Safety at Work Act. If a business can show what they have done is equivalent to or better than the requirements in the ACOP, then they are likely to be meeting the test of what is reasonably practicable under HSWA.

    Maritime NZ will take the ACOP into account when undertaking inspections, assessments and investigations and when deciding the appropriate enforcement action. Courts may also take the ACOP into account in their deliberations.

    The National President of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union, Aubrey Wilkinson, said the focus is rightly on loading and unloading ships because that is the most dangerous activity on ports – it is when most incidents and injuries happen.

    Port Industry Association Chair, Pat Kirk, said development of the ACOP has been strongly supported by the port sector. It has involved a large amount of work and effort from the sector, there is collective buy-in of the sector to it, and it will make a significant impact on the health and safety on ports.

    Demonstrating the level of buy-in, and collaborative approach taken, the ACOP took only 15 months to develop and reach agreement on. In addition, many businesses on ports are already considering how to implement and integrate it into their health and safety systems and processes, and some are already implementing it.

    We would like to thank all the industry and WorkSafe subject matter experts who gave their time to the development of the ACOP.

    Alongside the ACOP, the Leadership Group are working on further guidance, case studies, and educative tools and training to support implementation of the ACOP.

    – Port Sector Insights Picture and Action Plan

    In 2022 the Port Health and Safety Leadership Group developed the Port Sector Insights Picture and Action Plan so that we could target actions based on evidence.

    The plan pulls together information from fatalities, injuries, incidents, near-misses, regulatory notifications, investigations and assessments, worker surveys, and worker interviews and workshops to build a picture of what drives serious harm on ports – who it is happening to, and why. It lays out six key interventions where changes can have a real impact:

    • Putting in place an ACOP for loading and unloading cargo to implement more consistent regulatory standards for some of the highest risk activities on ports. (ACOP approved.)
    • Implementing the Fatigue Risk Management System: Good Practice Guidelines to reduce the risks associated with worker fatigue. (All businesses on ports have started implementing a fatigue risk management system.)
    • Recommending the Government extend Maritime NZ’s designation to cover the whole port. (Government has amended HSWA. Maritime NZ’s extended designation takes effect July 1.)
    • Action to improve training and workforce issues. (Initial micro credentials have been referred to NZQA for review and approval, and a roles and skills matrix is being developed, which will identify additional training and build career pathways.)
    • Work to improve incident reporting, notifications, insights and learning across the Ports, so the sector can get better real time understanding of harm and take necessary action. (Work is underway.)
    • Actions to ensure there are easier ways of sharing good practice that the sector is doing here, or overseas, to encourage continuous improvement on Ports. (Work is underway.)

    “We owe it to those working on ports every day, the people who have died, their families, and those who have been injured, to improve safety on ports.”

    The Leadership Group:

    Jon Moore Chief Executive, North Port

    Roger Gray Chief Executive, Port of Auckland

    Gavin Hudson Chief Executive, C3 Limited

    Aubrey Wilkinson National President Rail and Maritime Transport Union

    Carl Findlay National Secretary, Maritime Union of New Zealand

    Pat Kirk Chair, Port Industry Association

    Paul Cameron Chief Executive, ISO Limited

    Kirstie Hewlett Leadership Group Chair and Director of Maritime NZ

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Rescuers remind Kiwis – make sure you can summon help these holidays

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    Maritime NZ’s Rescue Coordination Centre (RCCNZ) is reminding outdoors enthusiasts to use established rescue response devices, particularly distress beacons and VHF radios, if they need help in an emergency.

    As technology develops, RCCNZ is seeing more capability coming into the market as telecommunication providers roll out products, such as satellite text message services and increased coverage areas.

    “We support emerging technologies that could be used by people in an emergency who require assistance. These tools have the potential for enabling communication from remote locations. However, distress beacons remain the most reliable and effective way to initiate a rescue,” says Justin Allan, General Manager RCCNZ and Safety Systems.

    “Distress beacons access multiple satellite constellations ensuring there is always coverage across New Zealand, which means an alert will quickly make its way to RCCNZ.”

    “Services such as text messages via satellite can be used to complement your beacon and add value alongside existing emergency communication networks.”

    “Distress beacons continue to be instrumental in saving lives on land and water. They provide a direct link to expert rescuers who work 24/7. You hit a button and the beacon shares your precise location – a crucial detail that allows for an effective rescue response.”

    “Just this week, a family of three fell into the Whanganui River from a canoe. Thanks to their registered hire beacon, an immediate response was initiated, resulting in all three being quickly rescued. They were cold and wet but unharmed.”

    “Beacons are designed to be robust with battery power that can transmit a rescue signal for many hours.”

    “When you register your distress beacon on beacons.org.nz, it gives our team important details to assist your rescue.”

    For maritime emergencies on New Zealand’s coastline, VHF Radio channel 16 remains the best option for immediate communication with rescue services and other boaties in the area.

    “Boaties should carry at least two waterproof ways to communicate that work where you’re going, including a VHF radio and a distress beacon.”

    “If you’re heading outdoors, we recommend having an emergency plan and sharing it with family or friends. Boaties can also register their plans with Maritime Radio or with Coastguard NZ through their app.”

    Register your beacon.

    Learn more about coastal radio.

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health and safety obligations highlighted in sentencing of former port chief executive

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    A chief executive who oversaw the Port of Auckland for more than a decade has been sentenced on 21 February, in a significant case in relation to a 2020 fatal incident at the port.

    In November last year, Judge Bonnar KC in the District Court at Auckland released a decision finding Tony Gibson guilty of one Health and Safety at Work charge, after stevedore Pala’amo Kalati was killed in August 2020.

    This is the first time in New Zealand an officer of a large company has been convicted of a breach of their due diligence duty.

    The Judge’s decision is seen as one that clarifies legislative health and safety obligations for officers of large companies.

    Maritime NZ Director, Kirstie Hewlett, says people are at the centre of prosecutions such as this, and Mr Kalati’s family, will forever feel the impact of what occurred at the Port of Auckland nearly four and a half years ago.

    “Our thoughts continue to go out to Mr Kalati’s family, friends, as well as those also impacted by this tragic incident, including the other surviving victim.

    “This has not been a quick process, and we fully understand how difficult the ongoing proceedings against the Port and Mr Gibson would have been for those close to Mr Kalati, and the other victim,” says Ms Hewlett.

    The District Court found that, as the chief executive of Port of Auckland, Mr Gibson did not exercise his due diligence responsibility for ensuring that the Port complied with its health and safety responsibilities.  

    “This was a serious departure from the duty of care he should have provided to the workers at the port as the senior officer in charge (the chief executive).

    “Mr Gibson had the knowledge, influence, resources and opportunity to address safety gaps and ensure that appropriate systems were in place at the port, but failed to do so,” Ms Hewlett says.

    During his more than a decade managing it, the port company was convicted of several offences under health and safety legislation. These past incidents resulting in fatalities and serious injuries.

    Mr Gibson knew of safety issues raised around the critical risks that could hurt people on the Port, but did not take timely action to address them, even though it was in his control and influence to do so.

    It is hoped this case will serve as a strong reminder to chief executives of large companies that they need to understand the critical risks at their businesses; and assure themselves, through reliable sources, that there are controls and systems in place, and that these are working effectively on the ground.

    “In saying this I recognise there are many officers in New Zealand who are meeting their health and safety obligations, and they should be confident this decision reaffirms the work they do to keep their people safe at work.

    “More broadly I also want to recognise the work of the Port sector- port companies, stevedores and unions since the death of Mr Kalati to improve safety on New Zealand ports. This work has included the delivery of the Approved Code of Practice (for loading and unloading cargo at ports and on ships) which was launched last year to ensure consistent base line safety standards. It is important that this work continues to ensure we prevent tragedies like this and that workers come home healthy and safe,” Ms Hewlett says.

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

  • MIL-Evening Report: Activists call for Pacific nuclear justice, global unity and victim support

    By Te Aniwaniwa Paterson of Te Ao Māori News

    Eighty years after the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end the Second World War, the threat of nuclear fallout remains.

    Last Monday, the UN Human Rights Council issued a formal communication to the Japanese government regarding serious concerns raised by Pacific communities about the dumping of 1.3 million metric tonnes of treated Fukushima nuclear wastewater into the ocean over 30 years.

    The council warned that the release could pose major environmental and human rights risks.

    A protest against the release of Fukushima treated radioactive water in Tokyo, Japan, in mid-May 2023. Image: TAM News/Getty.

    Te Ao Māori News spoke with Mari Inoue, a NYC-based lawyer originally from Japan and co-founder of the volunteer-led group The Manhattan Project for a Nuclear-Free World.

    Recently, at the UN, they called for global awareness, not only about atomic bomb victims but also of the Fukushima wastewater release, and nuclear energy’s links to environmental destruction and human rights abuses.

    Formed a year after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the group takes its name from the original Manhattan Project — the secret Second World War  US military programme that raced to develop the first atomic bomb before Nazi Germany.

    A pivotal moment in that project was the Trinity Test on July 16, 1945, in New Mexico — the first successful detonation of an atomic bomb. One month later, nuclear weapons were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, killing an estimated 110,000 to 210,000 people.

    Seeking recognition and justice
    Although 80 years have passed, victims of these events continue to seek recognition and justice. The disarmament group hopes for stronger global unity around the Non-Proliferation Treaty, and more support for victims of nuclear exposure.

    Mari Inoue attended the UN as a representative of the Manhattan Project for a Nuclear-Free World as an interpreter for an atomic bomb survivor. Image: TAM News/UN WebTV.

    The anti-nuclear activists supported the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which seeks to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. Their advocacy took place during the third and final preparatory committee for the 2026 NPT review conference, where a consensus report with recommendations from past sessions will be presented.

    Inoue’s group called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to declare Japan’s dumping policy unsafe, and believes Japan and its G7 and EU allies should be condemned for supporting it.

    Hanford Site is a decommissioned nuclear production complex established in 1943 as part of the Manhattan Project . . . The contaminated site once belonged to several Native American tribes. Image: TAM News/Jeff T. Green/Getty

    Nuclear energy for the green transition?
     Amid calls to move away from fossil fuels, some argue that nuclear power could supply the zero-emission energy needed to combat climate change.

    Inoue rejects this, saying that despite not emitting greenhouse gases like fossil fuels, nuclear energy still harms the environment.

    She said there was environmental harm at all processes in the nuclear supply chain.

    Beginning with uranium mining, predominantly contaminating indigenous lands and water sources, with studies showing those communities face increased cancer rates, sickness, and infant mortality. And other studies have shown increased health issues for residents near nuclear reactors.

    Protests at TEPCO, Tokyo Electric Power Company, in Tokyo in August 2023. Image: bDavid Mareuil/Anadolu Agency

    “Nuclear energy is not peaceful and it‘s not a solution to the climate crisis,” Inoue stressed. “Nuclear energy cannot function without exploiting peoples, their lands, and their resources.”

    She also pointed out thermal pollution, where water heated during the nuclear plant cooling process is discharged into waterways, contributing to rising ocean temperatures.

    Inoue added, “During the regular operation, [nuclear power plants] release radioactive isotopes into the environment — for example tritium.”

    She referenced nuclear expert Dr Arjun Makhijani, who has studied the dangers of tritium in how it crosses the placenta, impacting embryos and foetuses with risks of birth defects, miscarriages, and other problems.

    Increased tensions and world forum uniting global voices
     When asked about the AUKUS security pact, Inoue expressed concern that it would worsen tensions in the Pacific. She criticised the use of a loophole that allowed nuclear-powered submarines in a nuclear-weapon-free zone, even though the nuclear fuel could still be repurposed for weapons.

    In October, Inoue will co-organise the World Nuclear Victims Forum in Hiroshima, with 2024 Nobel Peace Prize winner Nihon Hidankyo as one of the promoting organisations.

    The forum will feature people from Indigenous communities impacted by nuclear testing in the US and the Marshall Islands, uranium mining in Africa, and fisheries affected by nuclear pollution.

    Republished from Te Ao Māori News with permission.

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

  • MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom announces appointments 5.23.25

    Source: US State of California 2

    May 23, 2025

    SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:

    Andrew “Tristan” Peery, of Sacramento, has been appointed Senior Product Manager at the Office of Data and Innovation. Peery has been Director of Web and Interactive Communications at University of California, Davis since 2020, where he was previously Web Applications Development/Web Designer from 2014 to 2020. He held multiple positions at Oregon State University from 2006 to 2013, including Researcher/Web Applications Developer and Graduate Research Assistant. Peery was a Staff Scientist at Woods Hole Group from 2001 to 2005. He earned a Master of Science degree in Physical Oceanography from Oregon State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Science from Texas A&M University at Galveston. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $150,348. Peery is registered without party preference. 

    Ramank Bharti, of Napa, has been appointed Director of Risk Management and Project Controls at the California High Speed Rail Authority. Bharti held multiple positions at ALSTOM Inc from 2004 to 2025, including Project Director, United States West Coast Services, Site Controller, Services North America, Region Controller, Controller, Budgeting and Reporting, and Work Package Controller. He was a Program Director at Transportation and Transit Associates from 2003 to 2004. Bharti was an MBA Intern at the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority from 2002 to 2003. He was a Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer at the North Eastern Railway from 1996 to 2001. Bharti was a Manager, Industrial Engineering at Diesel Component Works from 1992 to 1996. He was a Mechanical Engineer at Northern Railway from 1990 to 1992. Bharti earned a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from Tulane University and a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Railway Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $225,000. Bharti is a Democrat.

    Kevin Parzych, of San Luis Obispo, has been appointed Chief of Primary Care Services at Atascadero State Hospital. Parzych has been Chief Medical Officer at Wilshire Health and Community Services since 2013 and Owner of Wilshire Connected Care and K Parzych a Medical Corp since 2017. He was Medical Director of Hospice at Good Shepard Homecare and Hospice from 2004 to 2013. Parzych was Owner of Parzych Family Practice from 2002 to 2013. Parzych earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from Albany Medical College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Connecticut. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $374,400. Parzych is registered with no party preference.

    Madelynn McClain, of Sacramento, has been appointed Director of the Division of Administrative Services at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. McClain has been Assistant Deputy Director of the Division of Adult Institutions at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation since 2024. McClain held several positions at the Department of General Services from 2023 to 2024, including Deputy Director of the Real Estate Services Division and Chief Financial Officer. She held several positions at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation from 2020 to 2023, including Deputy Director at the Office of Fiscal Services and Associate Director of the Budget Management Branch. McClain was a Principal Program Budget Analyst at the California Department of Finance from 2017 to 2020. She was a Judicial Fiscal Supervisor at the Judicial Council of California from 2015 to 2017. McClain was a Finance Budget Analyst at the Department of Finance from 2003 to 2015. This position requires Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $208,440. McClain is a Democrat.

    Raul Morales, of Visalia, has been appointed Warden at Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison. Morales has been Acting Warden at Substance Treatment Facility and State Prison since 2024. He was Acting Warden at Valley State Prison in 2024. He held several positions at Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison from 2001 to 2024, including Chief Deputy Warden, Associate Warden, Captain, Correctional Lieutenant, Correctional Sergeant, and Correctional Officer. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $193,524. Morales is registered without party preference. 

    Press releases, Recent news

    Recent news

    May 23, 2025

    News What you need to know: The City of Tustin received a new water treatment system filtering “forever chemicals,” or PFAS, from local drinking water. TUSTIN – As the federal government announces plans to weaken regulation of “forever chemicals” in drinking water,…

    May 23, 2025

    News What you need to know: California is providing $56 million in grants to help counties provide services for young adults at risk of homelessness. SACRAMENTO – Continuing California’s success in reducing homelessness in youth, Governor Gavin Newsom and the…

    May 23, 2025

    News What you need to know: Six canine officers joined the force to fight back against crime and drug trafficking — the first class trained from day one to detect fentanyl. Sacramento, California – After months of specialized and intensive training, six K-9 teams…

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: New, state-funded water treatment system will eliminate PFAS from Tustin’s drinking water

    Source: US State of California 2

    May 23, 2025

    What you need to know: The City of Tustin received a new water treatment system filtering “forever chemicals,” or PFAS, from local drinking water.

    TUSTIN – As the federal government announces plans to weaken regulation of “forever chemicals” in drinking water, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the city of Tustin received a new, state-funded water treatment system removing per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFAS). The new water system was unveiled by the State Water Resources Control Board, the City of Tustin, and the Orange County Water District (OCWD).

    “I’m proud to share the City of Tustin will now receive drinking water clean of ‘forever chemicals’ that have been associated with negative health impacts. As the state works to bring more water systems like the one announced today to fruition, California is leading by example in prioritizing the wellbeing of our communities.”

    Governor Gavin Newsom

    Commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” PFAS comprise 12,000 human-made substances that have been used for commercial and industrial purposes and persist in the environment. PFAS can accumulate within the human body over time, and have been linked to increased cancer risk and several other health impacts in laboratory studies. 

    “PFAS have only been recognized as a threat to public health relatively recently,” said State Water Board Chair E. Joaquin Esquivel. “But with increasing data substantiating the need to eliminate these compounds from our drinking water, the board is moving quickly to support projects similar to this one.” 

    Since 2022, California has received a total of $269 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for its Drinking Water State Revolving Fund allocation to help public water systems like Tustin’s provide drinking water that is free from emerging contaminants, such as PFAS. The $29.5 million water treatment system announced today received a $10 million grant from the State Revolving Fund, a federal-state partnership that helps public water systems finance drinking water infrastructure projects. This project also received another $11.5 million in additional federal funding.

    “We are grateful to the State Water Board for this grant to support a new PFAS treatment facility in Tustin,” said OCWD President Denis R. Bilodeau, P.E. “OCWD did not create the PFAS problem, but we are tackling it head on by partnering with our water retailers to build treatment systems to ensure our communities continue to receive drinking water that meets all state and federal standards.” 

    Tustin’s new water system is one of seven led by OCWD to address PFAS in Orange County’s drinking water. The board has provided a total of $28.5 million from the State Revolving Fund to support six other projects. Nearly all of the projects are either complete or nearing completion.

    In addition to providing financial support for water systems, the board has been investigating and assessing the presence of PFAS in water systems and groundwater statewide for several years. Based on this research, it launched protective health advisories for four kinds of PFAS that established response levels and notification levels to ensure transparency and protect human health. Last year, the board expanded testing for PFAS to nearly 4,000 wells in disadvantaged communities and is leveraging this data to map PFAS contamination and inform water treatment strategies. 

    Press releases, Recent news

    Recent news

    May 23, 2025

    News What you need to know: California is providing $56 million in grants to help counties provide services for young adults at risk of homelessness. SACRAMENTO – Continuing California’s success in reducing homelessness in youth, Governor Gavin Newsom and the…

    May 23, 2025

    News What you need to know: Six canine officers joined the force to fight back against crime and drug trafficking — the first class trained from day one to detect fentanyl. Sacramento, California – After months of specialized and intensive training, six K-9 teams…

    May 23, 2025

    News What you need to know: California is helping launch an 11-state coalition that will work together to sustain the transition to affordable clean cars. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that California would join an 11-state coalition to advance…

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Charter boat operator sentenced over fatal incident

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    A company’s failure to ensure health and safety policies and procedures were correctly followed played a key role in the tragic death of a passenger on a luxury charter vessel.

    Zefiro Charters Limited was today sentenced in the District Court at Auckland for a breach of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, in relation to the death of Danielle Tamarua on 1 April, 2021, after she fell overboard off the Zefiro. At the time Ms Tamarua was on the vessel with work colleagues on a trip around the Hauraki Gulf.  

    Maritime NZ’s General Manager Investigations, Pete Dwen says the company had been operating the Zefiro for 17 years, and it had policies and procedures in place to keep passengers safe while it was underway.  

    “Tragically these procedures were not followed on 1 April, 2021,” he says.  

    In accordance with the Maritime Operator Safety System, Zefiro Charters’ was operating under a Maritime Transport Operator Plan (MTOP).  This plan identified various health and safety risks, including the hazard of passengers being on the bow of the vessel while it is underway. Ultimatley, the company failed to ensure the systems and processes in the MTOP were properly implemented and enforced on board. 

    “All crew members are meant to know, understand and enforce the health and safety procedures on the vessel.  

    “The MTOP plan also covered a safety briefing which stated passengers were not allowed on the bow, side decks or the duckboard (the very rear of the boat) while it is underway.  

    “Some crew were unaware it was a policy for the vessel,” Mr Dwen says. 

    There was also a lack of a physical barrier for the passengers indicating the no-go areas. 

    Prior to Ms Tamarua falling overboard, the vessel was returning to berth, and weather conditions had worsened.  Ms Tamarua had gone up to the bow of the vessel with another passenger.  

    “When returning to go back inside the vessel, Ms Tamarua slipped and fell overboard. She was struck by the vessel and died, despite the efforts to save her.

    “If the prescribed health and safety procedures were followed, this incident would have likely been avoided,” Pete Dwen says.  

    “This should have been a fun day out on the water. This incident is a horrific example of what can go wrong when a company fails to ensure health and safety procedures are followed. 

    “I want to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ms Tamarua, as well as those on-board the Zefiro on 1 April, 2021. 

    “I also want to thank the emergency service personnel who responded quickly and professionally to a very difficult situation,” Pete Dwen says.  

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Risks of berthing highlighted in sentencing of barge operator

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    A range of factors have been identified as contributing to an incident where a barge crew member was fortunate to survive.

    Nelson Ranger Fishing Company Limited was recently sentencing in the District Court at Christchurch for failing to comply with its duties under the Health and Safety to Work Act 2015.  

    The company, was in 2023 operating the mussel barge, St George. A crew member of the barge was injured while retrieving berthing lines (lines connecting the barge to the wharf) at Lyttelton Port.  

    The St George was crewed by five people.  

    Issues with the company’s safety systems for berthing (1), failings around training and supervision of the crew, and monitoring of procedures were identified as factors in the incident which saw the crew member suffering crushing injuries.  

    “There is risk when berthing a vessel of any type. In this instance the appropriate steps were not undertaken to ensure the safety of the crew,” Investigation’s Manager at Maritime NZ, John Maxwell says.  

    To manage the tidal changes when berthing, Nelson Ranger Fishing Company Limited installed nails on the wharf piles to secure the lines. The system meant on occasion, crew members needed to lean over the side to tie and untie the lines of the vessel while berthing, putting their bodies between the vessel and the wharf. This is what occurred the day the crew member got crushed between the barge and the wharf. 

    While the victim was leaning over the railing and attempting to untie the line, the St George drifted back into the wharf and crushed the victim’s head and neck between the side of the barge and the wharf pile.  

    “This was an incredibly serious incident, and it is very fortunate we are not talking about a fatality,” John Maxwell says.  

    There were other safe options available which could have enabled the crew to securely and safely retrieve berthing lines.  

    The berthing process was identified as a hazard in the vessel manual. With injury to crew listed as a risk.  

    “Unfortunately, this incident is an example of the consequences of what happens when berthing is incorrectly undertaken.  

    “This should serve as a strong reminder to everyone in the maritime industry, from recreational right through to commercial, full attention needs to be given when coming alongside,” John Maxwell says.  

    ENDS  

    Sentencing notes:  

    Nelson Ranger Fishing Company Limited was fined $250,000 and ordered to pay costs of $10,000.  

    Terminology:  

    Berthing: (bringing a vessel alongside to its allotted location at the wharf) 

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Safer Boating Week: Come Home Safe

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    As the summer boating season begins, Maritime New Zealand and the Safer Boating Forum are urging all boaties and watercraft users to prioritise safety.

    Safer Boating Week, starting Monday, 21 October, highlights the importance of safety as recreational boaties, and craft users (whether in a power boat, waka ama, kayak, canoe or paddle board) return to the water. For many, this will be the first time since last summer they venture out, making this year’s theme, ‘ Come Home Safe’, more relevant than ever. It builds on last year’s theme and reinforces the need for safe boating practices and encourages everyone to make safety a priority to ensure they return home.

    Maritime NZ’s Director, Kirstie Hewlett, highlighted the ongoing importance of Safer Boating Week in promoting safety messages year-round. “This is our 11th Safer Boating Week, and it’s as important as ever. Over the past decade, more than 170 people have lost their lives in recreational craft incidents.

    “These figures are deeply concerning, and the Safer Boating Forum is committed to reducing the number of deaths on the water,” she says.

    The Safer Boating Forum represents a wide range of recreational craft activities, and this year’s launch event will focus on paddle craft safety.

    Paddle craft users accounted for a significant portion of last year’s fatalities, with 5 out of 11 fatal incidents involving paddle craft.

    At the launch event, we’ll hear from newly crowned Paris Olympic champions Tara Vaughan and Olivia Brett (members of the women’s K4 team with Lisa Carrington), and five-time NZ surf lifesaving Ironwoman champion Danielle Mackenzie. They will share their journeys to becoming elite athletes and how they want to encourage others to take up their sports -safely. Coming from surf lifesaving backgrounds, they know how crucial it is to stay safe around water.

    Maritime NZ’s Harm Prevention Lead for Recreational Craft, Victoria Slade, says paddle craft are particularly vulnerable due to their design and the environments in which they operate.

    “Paddle craft are more likely to capsize than non-paddle craft, and most incidents occurred within one nautical mile of shore or on inland waterways like lakes and rivers. This highlights that danger isn’t just far out at sea,” she says.

    New Zealand’s waters can turn rough quickly, especially for paddle craft users. A calm day can become dangerous within minutes, with strong winds and waves easily overwhelming smaller vessels.

    “If you’re planning to head out on the water, check the marine weather forecast, take two forms of waterproof communication to call for help, and always wear a properly fitting lifejacket,” Ms. Slade says.

    As of 15 October this year, 14 people in recreational craft have died or gone missing after heading out on the water. These tragic incidents occurred in 10 separate incidents.

    Therefore, to help reduce the number of these fatalities, this year’s launch event will also feature a safety campaign called Come Home Safe Deals.

    Research conducted for Maritime NZ about how diverse communities engage with recreational craft safety shows that whānau, family, and friends want to support each other in being safe on the water. These groups are key sources of information and strength.

    Ms. Slade explains, “This safety campaign taps into the importance of these connections, encouraging children, partners, whānau, and friends to influence our target audience and promote safe behaviour.”

    Come Home Safe Deals involves individuals pledging to take certain actions if people they care about follow key safety rules. For example, “If you promise to always wear a lifejacket, I’ll promise to clean my room,” or “If you check the marine weather forecast, I’ll cook your favourite dinner.”

    As part of this initiative, a dedicated web app allows participants to enter into these agreements.

    “Our safety campaign efforts will target this broader audience, guiding them to the Come Home Safe Deals webpage, where they can enter for a chance to win prizes by setting up their deal online,” Ms. Slade says.

    The website, comehomesafe.nz, goes live on October 21 and will run for one month.

    For more safety advice, visit www.saferboating.org.nz, where recreational craft users can find guidance on planning their trips, staying safe on the water, maintaining their boats, and using different types of recreational crafts safely.

    Come home safe. Kia Mataara.

    Editor’s Notes:

    – The Safer Boating Forum is a formal network of 30 organisations including central and local government, boating organisations, and the marine industry.

    – The research was conducted by Litmus, a social research and evaluation agency with specialist multi-disciplinary teams. Maritime NZ commissioned Litmus to conduct a qualitative study on how different communities in Aotearoa New Zealand use craft in interactions with marine environments, how they kept themselves safe while doing so and what ideas they had for how safety could be improved.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Judge finds former CEO guilty of HSWA charge in relation to fatal port incident

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    A court’s decision this week to find a former Port of Auckland (POAL) CEO guilty in relation to the death of a stevedore, clarifies legislative health and safety obligations for senior officers of large companies.

    Following the death of Pala’amo Kalati in August 2020, Maritime NZ filed two alternative charges against former POAL CEO Tony Gibson under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA), for a breach of his duties as an officer. Mr Kalati was killed in an accident while loading containers on a ship berthed at the port.

    Judge Bonnar found in favour of Maritime NZ on the charge that alleged: that by failing to comply with his duty under s 44 to exercise due diligence to ensure that POAL complied with its duties under HSWA, Mr Gibson exposed POAL’s stevedores to a risk of death or serious injury, namely, the risk of being struck by objects falling from operating cranes.

    POAL was also charged and previously pleaded guilty to two charges under section 48 of HSWA and was sentenced in late 2023 to a fine of $561,000.

    Maritime NZ Director Kirstie Hewlett says she hopes this decision helps bring closure for Mr Kalati’s loved ones and the surviving victim, and clarity to the health and safety role of senior officers in large companies.

    “I want to extend our deepest sympathies to Mr Kalati’s family, loved ones, and colleagues. And also to the other victim who was working closely with Mr Kalati at the time,” she says.

    “The law Mr Gibson was prosecuted under was introduced following the Pike River tragedy to ensure officers of large companies take responsibility for the health and safety of their workers. We hope this result provides useful case law and clarification around the obligations, and helps prevent future tragedies.”

    This was the first time an officer of a large complex company had been charged under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, for a breach of health and safety duties.

    “Once we have time to considered the judgment we will work with WorkSafe NZ and the Institute of Directors to see whether the insights in the case could usefully be used to further support those in officer roles to understand their responsibilities,” Ms Hewlett says.

    “It is important to recognise that many officers in New Zealand take health and safety seriously and that this case was only taken after considering the harm caused, the compliance history on the port, and taking into account the broader public interest. As with any case it is important to understand the facts are specific to the case and what a reasonable Chief Executive would do in that situation.”

    Maritime NZ will now take time to consider the judgement and await to learn if Mr Gibson will appeal. We will not be able to comment further at this time.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Entitlement – final-year Fees Free

    Source: Tertiary Education Commission

    On this page:

    Final-year Fees Free entitlement is for the final year of the first provider-based qualification or work-based programme a learner completes from 1 January 2025, if that programme meets the qualification and programme eligibility criteria.
    Learners starting study or training for the first time on or after 1 January 2025 can receive Fees Free for the final year of the first eligible qualification they complete.
    Learners may still be able to claim Fees Free for a qualification or programme that is not the first qualification or programme they have completed on or after 1 January 2025. Refer to the prior study and training criteria.
    Learners can’t choose which qualification or programme they use final-year Fees Free for.
    Entitlement is to be used for one provider-based qualification or work-based programme.
    Fees will not be covered for study or training undertaken prior to 1 January 2025.
    Provider-based study and work-based learning each have their own definition of the “final year”, and what fees final-year Fees Free entitlement covers.
    Final year of provider-based study
    The “final year” of provider-based study covers up to 1 EFTS, or up to $12,000 including GST (whichever the learner reaches first).
    Learners can study either part time or full time.
    Final-year Fees Free covers tuition fees, compulsory course costs and student services fees for provider-based learners. No other fees, such as administration fees from StudyLink, will be covered.
    The “final year” of study may also be the first year of study for provider-based qualifications that are only 1 equivalent full-time student (EFTS).
    Final year of work-based study
    The “final year” of work-based learning covers up to 24 months, or up to $12,000 including GST (whichever the learner reaches first).
    Learners can study either part time or full time.
    Final-year Fees Free covers all fees for training and assessment charged to eligible work-based learners and their employers, including fees paid to tertiary education organisations funded from the Delivery at Levels 3–7 (non-degree) on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework and all industry training (DQ3-7) Fund, or directly to training and assessment providers.
    Entitlement cannot be carried over
    Entitlement must be used for the final year of one provider-based qualification or work-based programme. Entitlement cannot be carried over to another qualification or programme if the learner does not reach 1 EFTS, 24 months, or $12,000 including GST for their first qualification or programme.
    Limit on calculating total fees
    There is a 5-year limit on how we will calculate the total fees for the final year of study or training. Fees will not be covered for study or training undertaken more than 5 years before qualification or programme completion. For example, a learner who starts their final year, takes a break from study and then returns to complete their study more than 5 years later will only be covered for their final year of study within the 5-year period.
    Training Incentive Allowance
    Learners who use the Training Incentive Allowance (TIA) to cover some or all of their course fees during their final calendar year of their qualification will not be able to access Fees Free for the same course fees.
    A learner may still use TIA to cover other costs, such as childcare or transport, during their final year and still receive Fees Free for their tuition, compulsory course costs, and student services fees. TIA used for fees in earlier years doesn’t impact eligibility for Fees Free in the learner’s final year.
    Learners who opt to use TIA for course fees in their final year of an eligible qualification that they complete will not be eligible to receive Fees Free for the final year of a second eligible qualification.
    The Ministry of Social Development will work with those applying for the TIA to help them make an informed decision on their use of the TIA and Fees Free.
    Training Incentive Allowance – Work and Income
    Mana in Mahi
    Learners who trained at Level 3 or above and had their fees covered by an employer through the Mana in Mahi – Strength in Work programme will not be able to access Fees Free for final-year fees.
    Receiving entitlement
    From 2026, after completing their first provider-based qualification or work-based programme, learners will log in to myIR on Inland Revenue’s website to confirm their eligibility and claim their final-year Fees Free entitlement. The first payments for completed qualifications and programmes will be made in early 2026.
    Learners have 12 months to claim their entitlement once they have completed their qualification or programme. Learners that complete their first qualification in 2025, before the claim process is available, will have until the end of 2026.
    If eligible, the entitlement will either be paid against the learner’s student loan balance if they have one or, if not, will be paid to the learner’s nominated bank account. The first payments for completed qualifications will be made in early 2026.
    Only learners can claim their Fees Free entitlement. Employers that have paid learners’ fees may consider if it is appropriate to update employment agreements and/or arrangements with their employees.
    Changing TEOs part way through study or training
    Fees Free entitlement will only be for the final year of the first completed eligible provider-based qualification or work-based programme.
    Generally, when cross-crediting from different qualifications or programmes, learners will not be able to claim Fees Free for the study undertaken towards another qualification or programme that they did not complete.
    Where a learner changes their TEO but continues in the same qualification or programme, Fees Free will cover the final year of that qualification or programme across both TEOs.
    Exit qualifications
    For acceptance of a provider-based qualification at a lower level of the NZQCF, or an “exit qualification”, learners will be able to claim Fees Free for the final 1 EFTS or $12,000 of the qualification they were enrolled in prior to being awarded the exit qualification. In these circumstances, and where the learner’s qualification expires during their final year, TEC will need to collect additional data from provider-based TEOs to accurately calculate the learner’s entitlement.
    Overseas exchange programmes
    Learners undertaking the final year of their qualification on a formal overseas exchange arranged through their domestic provider are entitled to Fees Free.  
    Learners’ entitlement will be calculated on their last 1 EFTS or $12,000 of study or training (whichever occurs first) that they undertook at their domestic provider. For example, if a student goes on exchange for the last year of their study, their eligibility will be calculated based on their second to last year of study.
    Learners who go overseas and study abroad in their final year (ie, they are not on a formal exchange programme) are not eligible for final-year Fees Free.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Hospital Authority and National Conference of University Hospital General Managers of France sign declaration of intent (with photo)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

    The Hospital Authority (HA) and the National Conference of University Hospital General Managers of France signed a three-year declaration of intent today (May 26) to strengthen collaboration and exchanges between the two parties in various areas of hospital management and development, including promoting green hospital initiatives and the development of smart hospital, coping with an ageing population, and research and innovation.
     
    The signing ceremony was held during the HA Convention 2025. The Special Envoy of the President of the National Conference of University Hospital General Managers, Mr Frédéric Rimattei, and the HA Chief Executive, Dr Tony Ko, signed the three-year (2025-2028) declaration of intent, witnessed by the Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau, Mrs Christile Drulhe; the Counsellor for Health, Social Affairs and Labor from the Embassy of France in China, Mr Romain Jacquet; the Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau; and the HA Chairman, Mr Henry Fan.
     
    The National Conference of University Hospital General Managers is composed of 32 university hospital centres in France, covering about 40 per cent of the public healthcare services in the country, and is responsible for promoting the development of medical education and clinical research. Mr Fan said that there is ample room for collaboration between the two parties in various healthcare-related areas. The signing of the declaration of intent has laid the foundation for various collaborative initiatives in the future.
     
    Mr Fan said, “The French public healthcare system is highly acclaimed internationally, and we have much to learn from each other. I look forward to deepening our collaboration in the future, particularly in the areas of sustainable development of the healthcare system, application of smart technologies, talent exchange and training, as well as research and innovation to jointly enhance the quality and standards of healthcare services.”
     
    The President of the National Conference of University Hospital General Managers, Mr Philippe El Saïr, said, “We are delighted to embark on an extensive collaboration with the HA. I believe that both parties will leverage their respective strengths, share experiences and expertise in various aspects of hospital management and development, and promote in-depth exchanges among healthcare professionals in the two places, as well as explore opportunities for clinical research collaboration in different areas.”
     
    Going forward, the HA and the National Conference of University Hospital General Managers will organise regular meetings to plan various collaborative initiatives in detail, and actively arrange reciprocal visits and exchange activities to jointly foster the development of healthcare services in both places.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: How To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following May Tornadoes in Kentucky

    Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency 2

    strong>FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA is supporting recovery efforts for multiple disasters in Kentucky, including a new major disaster that was just declared on May 23, for severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025.
    How To Apply for FEMA Assistance
    Survivors in Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg and Union counties who have disaster-caused damage or loss from the May tornadoes can apply for federal disaster assistance under the major disaster declaration DR-4875 in several ways:

    Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
    Visit any Disaster Recovery Center. To find a center close to you, visit fema.gov/DRC, or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Example: “DRC 29169”).
    Use the FEMA mobile app.
    FEMA works with every household on a case-by-case basis.
    Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. It is open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time. Help is available in many languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. 

    Assistance from FEMA may include grants for temporary housing while you are unable to live in your home, such as temporary housing assistance or reimbursement for hotel costs for both owners and renters, and grants for disaster-caused expenses and serious needs, such as repair or replacement of personal property and vehicles, funds for funeral, moving and storage, medical, dental, childcare and other miscellaneous items.
    FEMA assistance may also be provided for repair or replacement of owner-occupied homes that serve as the household’s primary residence, including privately owned access routes, such as driveways, roads or bridges. 
    Applicants should keep their current contact information on file with FEMA as the agency may need to schedule a home inspection or get additional information.
    Disaster assistance is not a substitute for insurance and cannot compensate for all losses caused by a disaster. The assistance is intended to meet basic needs and supplement disaster recovery efforts.
    For more information about Kentucky tornado recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4875. Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x.com/femaregion4. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: ACLU Attempt to Block Criminal Illegal Alien Removals Fails Spectacularly

    Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

    Headline: ACLU Attempt to Block Criminal Illegal Alien Removals Fails Spectacularly

    lass=”text-align-center”>The ACLU’s dangerous campaign to keep violent criminals in the United States is falling apart

    WASHINGTON – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the American Civil Liberties Union’s (ACLU) latest attempt to wage lawfare against the Department was dropped

    This lawsuit tried to prevent DHS from removing dangerous criminal illegal aliens from the country

     
    “We are glad to see the ACLU’s meritless, frivolous, and frankly dangerous lawsuit fall apart,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin

    “That they claim to be a civil rights organization while advocating on behalf of foreign criminal gang members is laughable

    They clearly could care less about the Americans that these illegal alien criminals victimize

    ”
    The lawsuit was filed on March 1, 2025, by the ACLU on behalf of 10 illegal aliens who were being transferred to a detention facility at Guantanamo Bay in preparation for their removal

    Most of these criminal illegal aliens were removed from the country, while the remaining volunteered to drop the suit

     
    Fortunately, these criminals will no longer to be able to victimize American citizens

    The Department will continue to use all available resources to remove the dangerous criminal illegal aliens who were let into our country by the previous administration

     
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  • India now exports trains to the world: PM Modi in Dahod

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasized the transformative growth of India’s railway sector over the past decade, underscoring the expansion of metro services and the introduction of semi-high-speed trains like the Vande Bharat Express.
     
    Addressing a public event in Dahod, PM Modi announced the launch of a new Vande Bharat Express connecting Ahmedabad to Veraval, further strengthening connectivity in the state. He noted that Vande Bharat trains now run on nearly 70 routes across India, reflecting the country’s rapid strides in modern transport infrastructure.
     
    “The progress of India’s railways is directly linked to our technological advancements. Today, coaches and locomotives are manufactured domestically, reducing our dependence on imports,” the Prime Minister said.
     
    PM Modi stated that India has emerged as a global exporter of railway equipment, exporting metro coaches to Australia and train coaches to England, Saudi Arabia, and France. He also added that Mexico, Spain, Germany, and Italy are among the countries importing railway-related components from India.
     
    “Passenger coaches made in India are being used in Mozambique and Sri Lanka. Our locomotives are now reaching multiple countries, a testament to the growing strength of the ‘Make in India’ initiative,” he said.
     
    The Prime Minister said that a strong railway network not only enhances passenger convenience but also accelerates industrial and agricultural growth. Highlighting Gujarat’s development, he said that several parts of the state, which earlier had only narrow-gauge and slow-moving trains, have now been brought into the mainstream with expanded connectivity.
     
    PM Modi announced the inauguration of new railway routes, including a key express service between Dahod and Valsad, which he said would greatly benefit the tribal regions of the state.
     
    Focusing on local development, the Prime Minister said the newly set-up rail factory in Dahod will manufacture 9,000-horsepower locomotives, some of the most powerful engines in India. He informed that each locomotive produced will carry the name ‘Dahod’, turning the city into a key manufacturing hub.
     
    “Hundreds of locomotives will be built here in the coming years, creating large-scale employment opportunities for local youth,” he said.
     
    He added that this development would also boost small-scale industries and MSMEs that supply railway components, paving the way for economic growth in surrounding regions.
     
    “This transformation will benefit not just factory workers but also farmers, livestock owners, shopkeepers, and laborers, ensuring inclusive economic progress,” the Prime Minister added.

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Carters Beach grounding – update #3

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    Maritime New Zealand is urging people to please assist the salvage efforts by staying away from the area around the grounded Manahau barge at Carters Beach.

    The site is an operational area with several hazards to the public.

    The vessel’s operator has reported that the 11 crew on board are all well and in good spirits. They remain on board and have been delivered food and other resources, and offered welfare support.

    The operator is responsible for the development of the salvage plan for the vessel.

    Maritime NZ staff have been coordinating with local and regional authorities, the operator and salvage experts on the development of this salvage plan, and to ensure the safety and wellbeing of crew and protection of the local environment.

    The barge has not sustained any significant damage or leaks. It has no cargo on board but is carrying about 100,000 litres of diesel fuel. Maritime NZ oil spill response experts are working with local authorities on precautionary plans for any potential leaks.

    The near 100m barge grounded at about midnight Sunday 1 September.

    As the matter is under investigation, we are not in a position to discuss events leading up to the grounding or to provide interviews.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Carters Beach grounding – update #6

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    Preparation is ongoing today around the salvage of the barge Manahau at Wesport’s Carters Beach.

    The near 100m barge grounded over the weekend. Its 11 crew remain on-board and the operator informs us they are comfortable and being taken care of.

    The operator is responsible for the re-float, and has engaged a specialist recovery team to lead it.

    Maritime NZ is the responsible government agency, and continues to provide advice, support and oversight.

    Maritime NZ’s National On Scene Commander Mick Courtnell says safety is the top priority for the Salvage Master in terms of their decision about when to attempt to re-float the barge.

    “We are getting constant updates around the recovery plans,” he says.

    Towage vessels the Kurutai and the MMA Vision are now off the coast getting ready to support the re-float effort.

    The effort will be supported by a Blackhawk helicopter.

    Maritime NZ reaffirms the need for locals and those interested in the grounded barge and the re-float attempt to stay out of the restricted access areas, both on the land and the water.

    Full restricted access information [PDF: 1.19Mb, 4 pages] Further public access notice – Westport golf club [PDF: 650kB, 2 pages]

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Secretary for Health attends various events at Hospital Authority Convention highlighting Hong Kong’s role as “super connector” (with photos)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Secretary for Health attends various events at Hospital Authority Convention highlighting Hong Kong’s role as “super connector”  
         Professor Lo said, “Hong Kong enjoys the distinctive advantages of having strong support from the motherland and close connection with the world under ‘one country, two systems’. The HA Convention fully capitalises on Hong Kong’s international and professional advantages in the healthcare field in providing a broad platform for participants from the Mainland and overseas to exchange and share experiences in hospital management and healthcare services, and facilitate communication and networking between industry players from different parts of the world, demonstrating Hong Kong’s important role as a ‘super connector’.”
     
         At the opening ceremony, Professor Lo also witnessed the successful national accreditation of the Chest Pain Centre of Queen Mary Hospital, making it the first chest pain centre in Hong Kong established in accordance with the national accreditation standards while demonstrating national healthcare service standards to the international community. He said, “The establishment of a chest pain centre can improve the efficiency of diagnosis of acute chest pain and speed up the time for patients to receive cardiac surgery, thereby improving patient care, including lowering the death rate, shortening the length of hospitalisation and reducing the rate of hospital readmission. The adoption of the national accreditation standards by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will also facilitate integration into the overall national development by fully utilising Hong Kong’s advantage of having strong support from the motherland and close connection with the world, with a view to demonstrating the excellence of the national healthcare standards to the international community, and helping promote the development of the national accreditation standards of chest pain centre into an internationally recognised standard.”
     
         Over the course of the Convention, Professor Lo met with multiple delegations from the Mainland and overseas and attended various events, taking the opportunity to promote medical co-operation and exchanges between Hong Kong and other regions.
     
         Professor Lo subsequently met with the Director-General of the Health Commission of Guangdong Province, Mr Liu Liqun, and his delegation to explore the exchange of healthcare talent between the two places, and to exchange views on healthcare collaboration projects, such as the Elderly Health Care Voucher Greater Bay Area Pilot Scheme and the cross-boundary use of electronic health records.
     
         After the meeting, both sides attended the welcoming ceremony for the Mainland Healthcare Talents Visiting Programmes. Professor Lo is pleased to note that since the launch of the visiting programmes in 2022, 80 outstanding doctors and two batches of a total of about 170 nurses from the Mainland have come to the HA on exchange, while more than 25 specialists in organ transplantation, cardiology, orthopaedics, neurology, rare diseases and pathology have also been arranged by the HA to conduct exchanges at public hospitals in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong. He said, “The Mainland Healthcare Talents Visiting Programmes have effectively facilitated bilateral on-site clinical training and exchanges between healthcare professionals of the two places and broadened their horizons through mutual learning, thereby complementing each other’s strengths in terms of healthcare personnel and clinical services, and enhancing the quality of healthcare services of both places.”
     
         Afterwards, Professor Lo and the Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau, Mrs Christile Drulhe, jointly witnessed the signing of the Declaration of Intent between the HA and the National Conference of University Hospital General Managers (CNDG) of France, which formally establishes a strategic collaborative partnership between the two organisations in deepening mutual exchanges, promoting the joint development of hospital services and exchange of medical expertise. As a vital component of the French public healthcare system, the CNDG is covering 40 per cent of the public healthcare services in France. Its delegation shared the cutting-edge experience in green hospitals and hospital innovation at the HA Convention.
     
         Professor Lo will continue to meet with multiple delegations coming to Hong Kong to attend the HA Convention tomorrow.
    Issued at HKT 19:48

    NNNN

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Lyttelton Port Company sentenced over 2022 fatal incident

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    The dangers of working with high risk machinery have been highlighted in the sentencing of a major South Island port company.

    Today (31 July, 2024), the Lyttelton Port Company was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court after last November pleading guilty to one charge under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. The charge was filed by Maritime NZ, after stevedore Don Grant was killed when he was struck and killed by coal, on the deck of the bulk carrier ETG Aquarius, in April 2022.

    “We want to extend our condolences to Mr Grant’s family, friends and colleagues. This was a tragic incident that should never have occurred.

    “It is good Lyttelton Port Company took responsibility and pleaded guilty,” Maritime NZ Director Kirstie Hewlett says.

    About 1.2 million tonnes of coal is exported via LPC every year. The machinery used to move coal onto ships at the port has been in service for just over 50 years.

    Don Grant was struck and killed when coal was being moved from the port via a conveyor belt, and loaded onto the ship by a jet-slinger. The jet-slinger propels coal into the ship’s hold.

    At the time of the incident, Mr Grant was working as a “hatchman,” and was stationed on the deck of the ship. In this role, he was giving directions via radio to the operator of the ship-loader, as to where the flow of coal should go into the hold of the ship. Mr Grant was following LPC’s procedures, and was standing in the position he was trained to.

    “Our investigation found several safety failings by LPC in the management of risks for workers involved in the loading of coal.

    “Included in the range of issues identified by the investigation was the hatchmen being located within the potential firing line of the jet-slinger. This meant if it was re-positioned, or moved without their knowledge, they’d be at risk of being struck by the coal.

    There were a range of steps LPC should have taken to have provided a safe working environment.

    “Loading coal is a known high-risk activity for LPC, and there were a lack of controls and policies in place around this specific activity.

    There should have been more controls in place to reduce the potential of harm when coal was being loaded onto vessels at the port,” Ms Hewlett says.

    Since the incident, LPC has made changes to reduce the risk of hatchmen being struck by coal. These include, hatchmen standing in a designated safe zone, rules around when the coal can be poured to keep workers safe, and increasing CCTV overview.

    “Since April 2022 there has been significant work across the ports sector to improve health and safety.

    While this doesn’t change what has happened. We want to assure those working on ports and their families that improving health and safety on New Zealand’s ports has been a major priority” Ms Hewlett says.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Winter 2024 – one of the worst on the water in recent years for recreational boaties

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    Boaties are being warned to think about what can go wrong on the water after spate of horrific incidents on the water this winter.

    Over the last seven weeks, seven people have died in three incidents involving recreational craft around New Zealand. On average, 18 people a year die in recreational craft incidents.

    Three people died after the boat they were in capsized in-between the Māhia Peninsula and Gisborne in late June, a man died after falling overboard off Whakatāne in late July, and over the weekend (3 August) three people died just 100 metres from shore after their boat capsized on the Riverton bar.

    “These incidents are nothing short of heartbreaking, and I want to offer my condolences to everyone impacted by them. This has been the worst winter I can remember in my near decade at Maritime NZ,” Principal Advisor Recreational Craft, Matt Wood says.

    And it could have been a whole lot worse.

    “Thanks to  Coastguard Riverton volunteers two people were able to be saved after the fatal capsizing in Southland. While five were pulled from Manukau Harbour on Saturday 3 August  thanks to a coordinated effort involving Police Eagle, volunteers from Coastguard Titirangi and Papakura, and Auckland Airport’s hovercraft.,” Matt Wood says.

    “It has been a busy winter for Coastguard, with volunteers responding to over 270 incidents and rescuing 14 people from life-threatening situations – incidents are 7 per cent higher than at the same point last winter, “Coastguard Head of Operations Rob McCaw says.

    “Tragedies on the water leave a lasting impact on our volunteers, particularly those in Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne, Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki, Riverton, and Bluff, who have demonstrated immense sacrifice, care, and professionalism in bringing closure to the whānau and friends of those lost over the past two months.”

    Boating has its risks all year round, and in winter these are amplified.  

    “The weather is colder, days shorter, conditions are more unpredictable and the water temperatures can drop to under 10c.

    “If you are thrown from your boat, or it capsizes, it is extremely challenging to survive in bitterly cold conditions, or large swells and strong winds.

    Anyone planning on a trip on the water needs to consider all the potential scenarios.

    “The recent incidents we have seen over the last few weeks have been all around the country, in varying conditions and involved different sized vessels.

    “This shows tragedy can occur anywhere, and it doesn’t discriminate.

    “When in doubt, do not go out.

    “If conditions are set to change and could impact your trip, you don’t have the right safety equipment, the swell is at the outer limits of your capability as skipper and what your vessel can handle or, if you are concerned about tackling a bar. Just stay on-shore.

    “We don’t want any more families mourning loved ones,” Matt Wood says. 

    If planning a trip on the water, every vessel needs to have two forms of communication such as a mobile phone in a waterproof case, VHF radio and beacon (PLB/EPIRB), properly fitted lifejackets for everyone on-board, and check and understand the marine weather forecast.

    Coastguard also has a comprehensive range of courses that cater to diverse abilities, boat types, and training pathways, ensuring that individuals can assess the necessary knowledge and skills for safe boating practices. These include Day Skipper, Maritime VHF Operator’s Certificate and Bar Awareness seminars. These are available at: https://www.boatingeducation.org.nz/courses/

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Carters Beach grounding – update #2

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    Maritime NZ personnel are now in Westport to support the work around the grounded barge Manahau at Carters Beach.

    The near 100m barge grounded at about midnight Sunday 1 September, at the time it had 11 people on-board. The crew remain on the vessel and are safe. The barge is intact, no items have been lost, and there are no leaks. There was no cargo on-board at the time.

    Contractors managed by the operator, will be on site again today, to continue work with the vessel.

    The operator is responsible for the development of the plan around the vessel. Maritime NZ is leading the government response collaboratively with the local and regional authorities to ensure any plans are safe.

    The safety of people, property and environment is paramount.

    Planning is ongoing around bringing a specialist tug vessel down from Taranaki to support a potential re-float later this week.

    Maritime NZ wants to reaffirm people need to stay away from the vessel. It is an operational area, and is highly dangerous.

    As the matter is under investigation, we are not in a position to talk about the events leading up to the grounding.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Carters Beach grounding – update

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    Work is being undertaken today to ensure the grounded barge, Manahau remains stable at Westport’s Carters Beach.

    The near 100m barge grounded at about midnight last night, at the time it had 11 people on-board. The crew remain on the vessel and are safe. The barge is intact, no items have been lost, and there are no leaks. There was no cargo onboard at the time.

    Following a discussion with local and regional authorities, Maritime NZ is now the lead response agency for the incident.

    This means it will oversee the government response work being undertaken in relation to the vessel and the grounding.

    Several Maritime NZ personnel are heading to Westport to support the effort, while a Maritime Incident Response Team has been set up in Wellington, and is being supported by other staff round the country.

    Maritime NZ’s Incident Controller, Blair Simmons says the key priority has been to stabilise the vessel and then to consider how to move it in a way which looks after the safety of people and the environment. This will require careful planning and analysis, and it will take some time to put things in place. As the vessel remains stable so there is time for this to occur.

    “The work to date has involved our people, representatives from the vessel’s operator, as well as from local and regional authorities.

    “This afternoon, diggers have been on the beach, creating anchor points to lock the vessel in place.

    “This stops it from potentially drifting towards rocks at high-tide,” Mr Simmons says.

    All work is being undertaken during daylight hours.

    The operator has informed Maritime NZ it is has spoken to salvage experts, and is planning on bringing a specialist tug vessel down from Taranaki to support a potential re-float later this week.

    “Re-floating the vessel will be a delicate operation, and we will closely review any plans being put in place by the operator,” Blair Simmons says.

    Maritime NZ strongly discourages anyone from climbing on the vessel, or getting close while machinery is working around it.

    “This is an operational area, and people need to stay away for their own safety,” Blair Simmons says.

    A Maritime NZ investigation into the grounding is underway.

    “We also want to thank the hard working staff at Buller District Council and the West Coast Regional Council for their efforts in this response,” Blair Simmons says.

    The next update will be at about 10 AM Monday, 2 September.

    We are not in a position to undertake interviews at this stage. 

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: RBI imposes monetary penalty on Murshidabad District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal

    Source: Reserve Bank of India

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 22, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.10 lakh (Rupees Two lakh ten thousand only) on Murshidabad District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’ and ‘Membership of Credit Information Companies (CICs) by Co-operative Banks’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and Section 25(1)(iii) read with Section 23(4) of the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005.

    The statutory inspection of the bank was conducted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2024. Based on supervisory findings of non-compliance with RBI directions and related correspondence in that regard, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for its failure to comply with the said directions. After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made during the personal hearing, RBI found, inter alia, that the following charges against the bank were sustained, warranting imposition of monetary penalty:

    The bank had failed to:

    1. carry out periodic review of risk categorisation of accounts, with such periodicity being at least once in six months;

    2. conduct periodic updation of KYC of its customers; and

    3. furnish credit information of its borrowers to three Credit Information Companies.

    This action is based on deficiency in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers. Further, imposition of this monetary penalty is without prejudice to any other action that may be initiated by RBI against the bank.

    (Puneet Pancholy)  
    Chief General Manager

    Press Release: 2025-2026/411

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: RBI imposes monetary penalty on Murshidabad District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal

    Source: Reserve Bank of India

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 22, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.10 lakh (Rupees Two lakh ten thousand only) on Murshidabad District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’ and ‘Membership of Credit Information Companies (CICs) by Co-operative Banks’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and Section 25(1)(iii) read with Section 23(4) of the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, 2005.

    The statutory inspection of the bank was conducted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2024. Based on supervisory findings of non-compliance with RBI directions and related correspondence in that regard, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for its failure to comply with the said directions. After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made during the personal hearing, RBI found, inter alia, that the following charges against the bank were sustained, warranting imposition of monetary penalty:

    The bank had failed to:

    1. carry out periodic review of risk categorisation of accounts, with such periodicity being at least once in six months;

    2. conduct periodic updation of KYC of its customers; and

    3. furnish credit information of its borrowers to three Credit Information Companies.

    This action is based on deficiency in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers. Further, imposition of this monetary penalty is without prejudice to any other action that may be initiated by RBI against the bank.

    (Puneet Pancholy)  
    Chief General Manager

    Press Release: 2025-2026/411

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Xi Jinping congratulates Fudan University on its 120th founding anniversary /detailed version-1/

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, May 26 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory letter to Fudan University in Shanghai on the occasion of its 120th founding anniversary.

    Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, expressed congratulations to the university’s faculty, students, staff and graduates.

    In the letter, Xi Jinping said that over the past 120 years, Fudan University has kept pace with the times, carried forward the glorious tradition of patriotism and fine university style, nurtured many outstanding talents and made many original achievements, thus playing a positive role in state building and national progress.

    Xi Jinping expressed the hope that from the new starting point, Fudan University will continue to firmly and tirelessly apply the Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to cultivate spiritual values and nurture talents.

    Xi Jinping stressed that the university should deepen reform and scientific research in education, promote the beneficial interaction between independent scientific and technological innovation and independent talent training, and stimulate innovation in philosophy and social sciences.

    He also called on the university to continuously enhance its ability to serve major national strategies and regional socio-economic development, thereby making continuous new contributions to the comprehensive advancement of the great cause of building a powerful country and national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization.

    Founded in 1905 and located in the metropolis of Shanghai in eastern China, Fudan University is a research-oriented, multidisciplinary university. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Maritime NZ Aratere update: 10 July

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    The Maritime NZ detention notice on the Aratere is now lifted.

    Over the last two and a half weeks Maritime NZ has been engaging with KiwiRail on the grounding of the Aratere, seeking information from KiwiRail, its Class society and undertaking an inspection.

    “Earlier this week, we inspected the vessel, and observed it undertake several tests while at berth involving systems, processes and equipment. Off the back of these tests we have now lifted the detention notice, but imposed conditions on the operation of the vessel,” Maritime NZ Director, Kirstie Hewlett says.

    These conditions allow the Aratere to return to service through a graduated and controlled approach that enables further assurance by KiwiRail, any corrective and preventative measures are implemented, and the vessel is operating safely.

    Initially, the conditions will allow crew and rail freight only (four return sailings), then trucks and their drivers, followed by a limited passenger service, and then full capacity sailings to be permitted. The full return to service is subject to KiwiRail demonstrating it has implemented its return to service plan, and no further issues have been identified.

    The harbourmasters in Wellington and Marlborough have also placed conditions around pilotage for the Aratere’s exit and entry of the two harbours.

    In the coming weeks, Maritime NZ Inspectors will also undertake a focused audit on the Interislander fleet. This will look at its processes, procedures, training, risk management as well as looking at how it brings on new equipment and familiarises its personnel.

    “Maritime NZ’s inspections and audits are a reflection of a point in time, and the operator, KiwiRail has the primary responsibility for day to day safe operation of the vessel, and its wider fleet,” Ms Hewlett says.

    The investigation into the cause of the grounding is separate from the detention notice and audit.

    The Maritime NZ investigation is focusing on exploring the broad range of factors that caused the vessel to ground and will take several months.

    However; while the cause of the grounding is yet to be formally determined. Maritime NZ’s preliminary enquiries have found that the incident was not due to a crew member leaving the bridge to make a coffee.

    Note:

    Questions around the timing of Aratere’s departure from Picton need to be directed to KiwiRail. 

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Maritime NZ statement on Enchanter decision

    Source: Maritime New Zealand

    The sinking of the Enchanter was a tragic incident in which five people lost their lives.

    The vessel capsized after being struck by a large wave on 20 March, 2022 off the Northland coast.

    At the time, it had 10 people on-board and was returning from a charter fishing trip at the Three Kings.

    Five people survived, after an EPIRB (emergency position indicating radio beacon) was activated, and they were winched off the boat’s debris by a responding rescue helicopter. The search and rescue effort, coordinated by Maritime NZ’s Rescue Coordination Centre was significant, and included responders from NZDF, Police, Coastguard, local vessels and Northland and Auckland rescue helicopter trusts.

    In May (2024), Skipper, Lance Goodhew faced a judge-alone trial, after Maritime NZ filed one charge under the Health and Safety at Work Act.

    This morning, 22 July, 2024, Judge Philip Rzepecky released his decision, which found in favour of Enchanter’s skipper Lance Goodhew.

    General Manager Investigations at Maritime NZ, Pete Dwen says this has been a difficult two years for a huge number of people.

    “I want to extend our deepest sympathies to the families of the five victims, and all of their loved ones. As well as the survivors, responders and everyone else impacted by this tragic incident.

    “We want to assure everyone the decision to file a charge against Mr Goodhew, as the skipper, was a considered one, and our investigations and legal teams worked hard to present this case,” Mr Dwen says.

    It is too soon to say whether the decision will be appealed. 

    “We will now take some time to review the Judge’s decision, then consider what the next steps may be,” Pete Dwen says. 

    Maritime NZ wants to thank those who have taken time to work with it on the proceedings taken in relation to this incident.

    We will not be commenting further at this time.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Xi signs order on protection of military-industrial facilities 2025-05-26 20:36:56 Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), has signed an order to promulgate a set of regulations on protecting China’s important military-industrial facilities.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense

      BEIJING, May 26 (Xinhua) — Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), has signed an order to promulgate a set of regulations on protecting China’s important military-industrial facilities.

      China’s State Council and the CMC have jointly published the document.

      Premier Li Qiang also signed a State Council decree to release the document.

      The regulations aim to protect the security of important military-industrial facilities, ensure their effective use and normal operations, while modernizing the country’s national defense.

      They will apply to buildings, sites, and other facilities used for the research, production, testing, and storage of important weaponry and equipment. The facilities also include archives and data centers, communication stations, observation stations, and specialized ports, docks, airports, and dedicated railway lines, according to the document.

      The document mandates security measures, including the establishment of protection zones for such sites, stipulating that without authorization from relevant management authorities, access to protection zones for important military-industrial facilities is prohibited for individuals, vehicles, and vessels. Photography, videography, audio recording, sketching, or documentation of these protected areas are also not allowed.

      Violations of relevant rules may incur criminal punishments, according to the document.

      The needs for protecting relevant facilities should be taken into consideration while formulating plans for social-economic development, it says.

      The regulations, comprising 51 articles in seven chapters, will take effect on Sept. 15, 2025.

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