Is Shotover Jet Safe?
You’re In Safe Hands With a fleet of seven identical V8, twin-engine jet boats and an unparalleled maintenance and risk management programme, Shotover Jet continues to raise industry safety standards. Our aim is to ensure that our visitors enjoy a thrilling experience that meets the very highest safety standards.
Which Queenstown tourist activity was in the news last week after an accident?
A Queenstown jet boat company involved in a crash that saw five people flown to hospital has been given the all-clear to resume operations.
Who owns K Jet Queenstown?
Kawarau Jet (now commonly known as KJet), is still a Queenstown owned and operated business. Shaun Kelly has been a partner in KJet since September 1987. Nowadays, Shaun and his wife Sally run the operation alongside business partners Skeggs Group, whom all take pride in an enduring tradition of innovation.
Who owns the Shotover Jet?
Ngai Tahu Holdings
In mid-1999 Ngai Tahu Holdings became a major shareholder in Shotover Jet and today Shotover Jet is 100% privately New Zealand owned and operated by Ngai Tahu Holdings.
Are jet boat rides safe?
Jet boats are remarkably safe and maneuverable. Their specially designed engines run inside the boat, while other motorboats have an external engine at the back. They work well on quick turns; it is highly unlikely that the boat will capsize, but in the event that you wind up in the water, you’ll need to stay afloat.
Are jet boats safe?
Security: Jet boats are touted as being far safer than a prop-driven boat. The jet pump is included. There is no rotation prop, without a bulky hardware to potentially strike or injure a swimmer or skier. On some propeller-driven ships, a motorist can lose a level of forward vision for as much as three to four seconds.
How long is Shotover Jet ride?
25 minutes
How long is the ride on Shotover Jet? You will spend up to 25 minutes on the water but should allow 1 hour if self-driving to our river base, or 1 hour 45 minutes return if taking our transport from Queenstown return including your ‘Jet Boat’ ride.
Where is the Shotover River?
The Shotover River is located in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. The name correctly suggests that this 75-kilometre (47 mi) long river is fast flowing, with numerous rapids.
Do you get seasick on a jet boat?
You can get seasick on a jet ski just as you can on a boat. The constant movement both forward, back, and side to side can cause you to be nauseated and be seasick. Check out this guide for more information about jet skis, including jet ski related nausea and preventing seasickness.
What is a river jet boat?
A jetboat is a boat propelled by a jet of water ejected from the back of the craft. Jetboats were originally designed by Sir William Hamilton in 1954. His goal was a boat to run up the fast-flowing rivers of New Zealand that were too shallow for propellers.
Where did the jet boat crash in Queenstown?
The crash, involving a KJet boat, happened on the Shotover River near Tucker Beach Rd at 11:40am on Sunday. A St John spokesperson told Newshub one person was seriously injured and four sustained moderate injuries – all of whom were airlifted to Queenstown’s Lakes District Hospital.
What is the investigation into the KJET crash?
Queenstown jet boat company KJet has launched an internal investigation and suspended operations after five people were hospitalised on Sunday in a crash. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has also opened an inquiry with two investigators due to travel to Queenstown on Monday.
Who was the skipper of the boat crash?
One of the 10 people onboard was the skipper – an employee of Skippers Canyon Jet. The company’s commercial boat rides would be suspended until an investigation is complete and when the company had determined what happened. Larsen said the investigation could start tomorrow.
Where did jet boat crash in South Island?
The crash is the second incident involving jet boats in the South Island in the past five days. On Thursday Gerard Nolan, 64, suffered eight broken ribs, a broken shoulder, broken collarbone, punctured lung and a broken hip after two jet boats crashed head-on in the Paringa River near Haast.