Category Archives: General

It is with great sadness that we learn of Captain Ifor Owen’s death on 01 February at home after a very  short illness. Our sincere condolences to Clare his wife of 60 years and their family. Ifor, a very proud … Continue reading →

The death occurred last week in Wellington of ALISTER MacALISTER QSM. Alister was a member of the Wellington Branch for many years and the Company’s Honorary Solicitor. He served in the RN during the second world war and was a … Continue reading →

The position of the Ship Master, apparently enshrined in centuries of law, custom and practice, is showing evidence of strain in the light of 21st century ship operation and management. The Master’s traditional authority is widely perceived as being diminished … Continue reading →

It is with regret that we report the deaths of two former members of our company. Ian Mackay K.St.J., LLB,  Master Mariner, Barrister and Solicitor, passed away on 15 August. He obtained his Masters Certificate when with Port Line. On coming … Continue reading →

From Lloyds List Friday 23 September 2016 by Paul Slater The Hanjin bankruptcy came as no surprise as its attempts to restructure and reduce its commitments to the very large number of chartered-in ships failed. The complexity of the effects … Continue reading →

Merchant Navy Day,  03 September 2016, was celebrated at various ports around New Zealand. In Wellington, a service was held in the Hall of Memories, National War Memorial attended by 12o invited guests. Outside the New Zealand Red Ensign was … Continue reading →

Napier Marine consultant / DPA Good knowledge of MLC,ISM & ISPS systems and regulations Would suit semi retired Master part time / Full time Call for a chat Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ … Continue reading →

ANNOUNCING THE THEME FOR THE 2016 CADWALLADER DEBATE The legal position of the ship’s Master when tackling the day-to-day pressures of today’s shipping industry, will be the subject of this year’s Cadwallader Debate, organised by the London Shipping Law Centre, … Continue reading →

This item appeared on gCaptain website 29 January 2016 The sinking of the Greek tanker released an estimated 63,000 tones of foul-smelling black fuel along the Galicia coast and forced the closure of the country’s richest fishing grounds. As gCaptain … Continue reading →