The Court of Inquiry conducted by the Royal New Zealand Navy into the death of AHSO Byron Solomon on 5 October 2007, has been released today, 17 April 2008.
Report of the Court of Inquiry
The Report of the Court of Inquiry into the death of AHSO Byron Solomon has been disclosed by authority of the Chief of Navy in accordance with the Armed Forces Discipline Rule of Procedure 159. Please note this document is embargoed until 2pm, 17 April 2008.
Statement from Chief of Navy
STATEMENT FROM CHIEF OF NAVY REAR ADMIRAL DAVID LEDSON REGARDING THE RELEASE OF THE FINDINGS OF THE COURT OF INQUIRY INTO THE DEATH OF AHSO BYRON SOLOMON. Please note this document is embargoed until 2pm, 17 April 2008
Photographs of Canterbury Sea Arrangements
Image 1 - Gibb Shackle [jpeg 45.9 kb]
Image 2 - Manual Release hook and Lifting strops [jpeg 41.8 kb]
Image 3 - Manual Release hook and ovid ring [jpeg 29.9kb]