Maritime Law

We have managed the legal consequences of a wide range of maritime incidents and have an in-depth knowledge of the New Zealand admiralty jurisdiction.

We advise on the following aspects of maritime law:

Contentious

• Collision
• Cargo damage
• Salvage, wreck and grounding
• Marine insurance claims
• Pollution incidents
• Maritime incidents and inquiries
• Vessel arrests
• Security and release
• Charter party disputes
• Maritime New Zealand prosecutions
• Safe ship management

 
Non-contentious (commercial)

• Structuring of ship owning and management companies
• Risk management
• Ship finance and mortgages
• Joint venture agreements
• Charter party agreements
• CIF and FOB contracts
• Ship building contracts
• Towage contracts
• Vessel agency
• Marine insurance
• Coastal shipping
• Crewing and immigration
• HSEA
• Superyacht building and operation
• Maritime rules - interpretation and advice
• Legislative drafting and advocacy

 
What Our Clients Say 

"A company we are happy to work with and alongside. Professional yet friendly and able to steer clients safely through the diverse seas of maritime law."
Captain Hugh M Munro - MINS
Plunket & Falconer Ltd
Marine Surveyors

"I have always been completely satisfied with the results Peter has obtained and the work he has completed ... I would have no hesitation in recommeding Peter as a lawyer to whomsoever was contemplating retaining him."
Garth M Broadhead
Director
Maritime Cook Islands

"His professional conduct, performance and knowledge of international maritime law is eclipsed only by his enthusiasm and spirit ... We have often been able to enjoy the satisfaction of making a recommendation of Peter Dawson as a maritime lawyer to a principal looking for representation and later being commended for the choice." 
Godfrey Needham
General Manager
Offshore Maritime Services

Contact Us

Contact Peter Dawson about any maritime legal issue:

p +64 3 544 1967
e peter@dawsonlaw.co.nz 

Our business hours are 8.30am to 5pm (New Zealand time). Outside of business hours please contact Peter Dawson on +64 27 229 9624.