An inquiry is underway after a fatal accident occurred on board New Zealand registered fishing vessel, San Granit, off the coast of Banks Peninsula in the early hours of this morning.
The accident occurred around 55 miles East of Banks Peninsula at about 4am this morning.
"Circumstances reported to date are that a crew member was fatally injured on the factory deck of the vessel," said Captain Tim Burfoot, Chief Investigator of Accidents.
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry and is sending two investigators to PrimePort Timaru, where the vessel is due to dock.
The Commission opens an inquiry when it believes the circumstances of an accident or incident have - or are likely to have - significant implications for transport safety, or when the inquiry may allow the Commission to make findings or recommendations to improve transport safety.
The Rescue Coordination Centre notified the Commission early this morning about the accident.
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