SERIOUS ABOUT SAFETY

SERIOUS ABOUT SAFETY
It’s a thrilling ride and you’re in experienced and safe hands.
Your safety is paramount, and with a fleet of 7 identical twin engine jet boats and an unparalleled maintenance and risk management programme,
Shotover Jet continues to raise industry safety standards. The following information outlines Shotover Jet’s safety practices and features.
Clark Scott
Shotover Jet
Manager
Shotover Jet has been operating commercial jet boats in the Shotover River Canyons since 1970. In that time, and into the
future, safety remains the paramount consideration for the company. Commercial jet boating is a highly safety conscious
industry subject to rigorous regulatory control, and Shotover Jet’s aim is to ensure that its customers enjoy an experience that
meets the very highest safety standards. Shotover Jet prides itself on having internal systems and procedures in place that
meet, and in most cases exceed, the exacting industry and official requirements. In order to ensure that it is operating at
peak safety and efficiency, Shotover Jet is always willing to examine aspects of its operations with customers and suppliers.
Please feel free to contact us if there is any aspect of this document you would like to clarify or discuss.
Driver Safety
Refit Plan
Our drivers are highly trained professionals and know their ‘Big Red’ jet
boats and the fast flowing waters of the Shotover River like the back of
their hands. Each driver undergoes a minimum of 120 hours rigourous
training (over double the industry requirements) before carrying their
first passenger.
Every year we put together a comprehensive jet boat refit programme
which predetermines when jet boat engines and jet units will be rebuilt.
At regular intervals, we strip, fully check and refit all of our jet boats.
Purpose-Built Boats
• A fleet of seven interchangeable highy specialised jet boats, designed specifically for the Shotover River Canyons.
• Carry a maximum of 14 passengers plus the driver.
• Constructed of heavy gauge marine aluminium.
• Hulls designed for maximum
strength, speed and
manoeuvrability.
• Powered by two Buick 3.8 litre V6 supercharged engines producing Twin Engine Layout
520 horsepower.
• Propulsion, steering and control is
through two Hamilton 212 jet units thrusting 760 litres
of water per second.
Daily Boat Checks
Shotover Jet mechanical staff carry out checks daily. The mechanics
themselves get assessed throughout the year by either our
Maintenance Manager or Workshop Supervisor who audit their
checks to ensure compliance.
Boat Audits
Our Shotover Jet maintenance staff carry out quarterly audits on
all of our jet boats, and an internal expert also carries out these
audits annually.
Critical Parts Tracking
We have introduced a computerised critical parts tracking system
which ensures the integrity and safety of critical componentry in our
jet boats. Every critical part of the jet boat that could cause failure
of a vital function is tracked so we know how and when it is serviced
and /or replaced. For example, in addition to daily visual inspections,
the tracking system requires crack testing on steering nozzles every
500 hours and that, irrespective of whether there is any damage, the
steering nozzle is replaced every 2,000 hours. The system is computerised,
and ensures that no critical component is overlooked during the
maintenance programme.
Reliability Centred Maintenance
In October 2001 we introduced Reliability Centred Maintenance
(RCM). This is a maintenance methodology introduced into the airline
industry approximately 20 years ago, and it has had remarkable
success in improving engine efficiency and reliability in that industry.
Whilst we consider our current maintenance processes to be sound, we are
always striving to improve the quality of our work in this area. RCM allows
Shotover Jet to raise the standard again for the jet boating industry and
assist in the maturing and development of our maintenance processes.
The initial training of our mechanical staff started in October 2001 and
was carried out by Price Waterhouse, the official licensees for RCM.
Root Cause Analysis
Commencing Christmas 2002, management and senior mechanical
staff received comprehensive training in Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
RCA is a process of identifying the root cause of failures and allows systems
to be put in place to mitigate the same failure occurring again.
‘BIG RED’ JET BOAT SAFETY FEATURES
Shotover Jet’s fleet of purpose built twin-engined jet boats deliver ‘The World’s Most Exciting Jet Boat Ride’,
while continuing to raise the standard in passenger safety and comfort.
Twin Engine/
Twin Jet Unit
In the unlikely event of an
engine and jet unit failure,
the second engine and jet
unit maintains control of
the jet boat.
Roll Bar
Engine management
Gives added protection for passengers.
The engine management
system and jet boat
datalogger records what
is happening with the
engines and driver controls
second by second; a similar
function to an aircraft’s
‘Black Box’.
Individually
Moulded
and padded Seats
For greater passenger
comfort during the ride, the
seats are moulded and
padded for added comfort
and protection.
Tiered Seating
For improved customer
experience, the tiered
seating provides even better
viewing of the Shotover
River Canyons.
Heated
Shock‑absorbing
Handrails
In the unlikely event of
a sudden stop the rails
absorb the shock.
They are also heated for
customer comfort.
Buffer
Buoyancy Bags
Increasing the safe distance between the
outside of the jet boat and the passengers.
Gives the jet boat
positive buoyancy.
Safety Contacts
Clark Scott
Sales department
marketing department
Manager
Telephone: +64 3 442 5589
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +64 3 442 5591
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +64 3 442 9361
Email: [email protected]
Reservations essential
Shotover Jet River Base, Gorge Road, Arthurs Point, PO Box 189,
Queenstown 9348, New Zealand
Free Phone (within NZ only): 0800 SHOTOVER (0800 746 868)
Phone: +64 3 442 8570 / Fax: +64 3 442 7467
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.shotoverjet.com