A trend seems to be emerging of increasing officer prosecutions under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 being prosecuted by WorkSafe New Zealand. This development sees charges being placed on individuals as well as, or instead of, the companies themselves.
Read MoreDawson & Associates have recently concluded the sale of the purse seiner FV Capt M.J. Souza,, being involved from the outset and handling the process at every step.
Read MoreMaritime New Zealand’s requirements for candidates to qualify for tickets across a range of vessel sizes and zones are somewhat complicated for individuals with overseas tickets.
Read MoreCongratulations to Peter Dawson on an outstanding performance in his first ever Coast to Coast adventure race.
Read MoreWho gets an asset (with numerous claimants), when a company goes into liquidation? It can come down to who has first priority under the Personal Property Security Register (PPSR).
Read MoreDawson & Associates have been recognised as a Strategic Partner of the YWAM Koha, a 48m vessel that serves as a medical outreach ship in the Pacific helping remote island communities.
Read MoreIt is with regret that we announce that we are saying goodbye Catherine Mason, a solicitor with Dawson & Associates.
Read MoreWhile Councils and their organisations have no obligation to provide moorings in and of themselves, there are some obligations that are important to be aware of.
Read MoreA lawyer can only be excluded from acting as counsel where it is not in the interest of justice, or there are reasonable grounds to believe they will not be able to exercise their professional obligations and duties; otherwise, it is up to the lawyer to identify this and decline to act.
Read MoreThe Deepwater Group made a presentation at the New Zealand Seafood Conference held in August 2022, setting some of the facts straight about New Zealand’s bottom fisheries. Read more …
Read MoreThe Ministry of Transport is seeking to update and modernise the MTA, and although the first round of submissions have closed, the NZ Marine Transport Association is seeking comments from industry.
Read MoreMaritime NZ is talking to industry stakeholders and have an email address for enquiries and input to assist the smooth opening of the maritime border in readiness for 1 August.
Read MoreNew Zealand’s border, including the maritime border, will fully reopen from the end of July.
Read MoreThe Fisheries Amendment Bill has been introduced to Parliament, to amend the Fisheries Act 1996, and has a number of proposed changes.
Read MoreMarine Protection Rules Part 199: Prevention of air pollution from ships is soon to be in effect. These rules apply to both domestic and international voyaging ships and apply to different types of ships and boats in different ways.
Read MoreMaritime New Zealand’s change for online vessel exemption applications is hoped to speed up processing time and make it easier to include crew details.
Read MoreThe New Zealand Government has imposed a range of sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a guidance has been released explaining what ships and aircraft are restricted from entering New Zealand, and more.
Read MoreThe principles laid down in the King Salmon case are at the forefront of ongoing litigation between Port Otago Ltd and the Environmental Defence Society.
Read MorePrivate yachts on C4G/Temporary Import Entry (TIE) will have their TIEs extended to 30 June 2023.
Read MoreAn amendment to the Maritime Border Order sees the isolation or quarantine period for those who arrive in New Zealand on board a ship lowered from 10 days to 7 days.
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