text: "The principal purpose of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission [TAIC] shall be to determine the circumstances and causes of [selected aviation, marine, and rail] accidents and incidents with a view to avoiding similar occurrences in the future, rather than to ascribe blame to any person." - TAIC Act 1990
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  Supporting Safer Boating Week
  13 Oct 2017
  Correctly sized and fitted lifejackets save lives
  Commissioner Stephen Davies Howard (right) and Chief Investigator of Accidents Captain Tim Burfoot joined other supporters of Safer Boating Week 2017 in jumping into Wellington harbour today to demonstrate the vital importance of lifejackets and waterproof communications.
  The Commission wants recreational boatie safety initiatives to go beyond education and awareness campaigns to include requirements for skippers to demonstrate knowledge and skills to be on the water, and has this as a top safety concern on its Watchlist.