Eyes Astern – Increased MTA Fines on the Horizon?

We are maintaining a watch on Ministry of Transport proposals to increase the…


HSWA: District Court convicts but discharges with no fine imposed

In MNZ v Tauranga Fishing Charters Ltd the District Court ordered the defendant…


Will Shipping get in line with Global Climate Goals?

“Get in line or get out of our way.” That was the message laid down by New…


I know you are, you said you are, but what am I?

Identifying the PCBU under health and safety law in New ZealandThe Health and…


Take it to the Limit

An Unbreakable Right?A shipowner’s right to limit liability is a well-known…


When Ships Collide

Evergreen Marine (UK) Limited v Nautical Challenge Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 2173…