Despite international controversy, bottom trawling in New Zealand is a sustainable and effective way of harvesting healthy wild-caught animal protein. The new video produced by the NZ Federation of Commercial Fishermen helps provide a new perspective.
Read MoreAfter a nearly yearlong investigation into the grounding of the Interislander ferry Aratere north of Picton in June 2024, Maritime New Zealand has announced the filing of two charges against KiwiRail under the Health and Safety at Work Act. The prosecution highlights a number of crucial points applicable to any commercial vessel operator.
Read MoreNew Zealand’s commercial workboat sector, associated industries, regulators, and policymakers recently gathered at the NZMTA conference to meet and talk about issues and success stories from industry, and to look to the year ahead. Dawson & Associates presented on the topic of vessel build contracts.
Read MoreVessel sale and purchase agreements can be highly complicated. An often overlooked part of the process is around anti money laundering (AML) requirements, which presents an area of not-insignificant risk for clients and agents alike.
Read MoreThe Tourist Refund Scheme offers international travellers leaving Australia to claim a GST refund on Australian purchase goods taken out of the country, and it is possible for private yacht owners to access the programme to take advantage of the GST refund.
Read MoreNew Zealand Customs’ recent change of position on the sale of vessels in New Zealand under TIE (Temporary Import Entry) could have potentially significant impacts for yacht owners wanting to bring their vessels into New Zealand, including for marketing and sale purposes.
Read MoreThe recent MLAANZ conference in Auckland had a range of speakers with notable subjects that provided an exciting opportunity to deepen understanding of developments in maritime law.
Read MoreWe are pleased to welcome Petrina Sheldon, the newest member of the Dawson & Associates team. Petrina is a recent law graduate and joins us as a Legal Assistant, but she is by no means new to the maritime industry. Read more
Read MoreBuilding a bespoke vessel is a complex process. Peter Dawson revisits an article he wrote (which was published in Pro Skipper magazine in 2019) and adds fresh insights.
Read MoreWorld leading innovation and a record number of boats were on full display at the Auckland Boat Show last week, painting a positive picture for boating and yachting in the South Pacific.
Read MoreSafety assessments are essential for New Zealand recreational yachts going overseas. With the administration of this process changing in 2024, yacht owners need to be aware of the changes under the new system.
Read MoreIt’s been another very busy year for Dawson & Associates, and we are looking forward to putting our feet up for a while before starting back into 2025 with some exciting work.
Read MoreTake safety seriously, collaborate and ‘leave competition at the door’ is the message for the seafood sector.
Read MoreIn most circumstances, the owner of a vessel that is imported into New Zealand will have to pay duty and GST when the vessel arrives in New Zealand. However, vessels manufactured in countries which have entered into a free trade agreement with New Zealand will not attract duty.
Read MoreDawson and Associates attended the 2024 Seafood New Zealand conference last week in Auckland where Peter Dawson was announced as a finalist in the Seafood Stars Awards as a Life Member.
Read MoreYacht purchasing, whether for personal or commercial use, is a surprisingly complicated process and can come as something of a shock to buyers who have never gone through the process before.
Read MoreDawson & Associates are pleased to have concluded a successful superyacht closing for the vessel Aquabella.
Read MoreWe understand the excitement associated with purchasing a new vessel, but taking a few moments to obtain advice as to how to structure the transaction can save you headaches down the line.
Read MoreDawson & Associates have recently been heavily involved in the successful sales of two superyachts - the M/Y Adytum and M/Y MiMi., both complex closings through collaborative efforts of an international team in numerous jurisdictions,
Read MoreCongratulations to Peter Dawson for coming 2nd in his age category in the Queen and King of the Bay Surfski Race on the weekend.
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