Peter Dawson
Shiling stay 'long and disruptive'
The stricken container ship - Shiling - could soon become a fixture in Wellington Harbour if its repair proves problematic. The Shiling remains anchored in Golden Bay after losing power when departing… Audio
Lawyer says legal argument for allowing yachties into NZ could be possible with tracking tech
A maritime lawyer says a legal argument for allowing foreign yachts into New Zealand might be possible through electronic tracking.
Hundreds denied entry because of the border closure have tried… Audio
Gulf Livestock 1: Legal action from families possible - lawyer
Family of the crew members who died when The Gulf Livestock 1 sank in the East China Sea may be able to take legal action.
The ship went down in a typhoon after it lost engine power and was then hit… Audio
Oil tanker with 40,000 barrels waiting months off Taranaki coast
When New Zealand oil company Tamarind Taranaki went into liquidation in November last year, it left the government holding a big fat oily baby.
Laden with 40,000 barrels or 6000 tonnes of crude oil… Audio
Christchurch Anzac ceremonies to run as usual
In Christchurch, where the attack happened, ANZAC ceremonies will run as normal - except for the firing party which will not go ahead this year. The RSA president there is Peter Dawson, he talks to… Audio
Lawyer fights for Indonesian fishermen
A lawyer representing a group of Indonesian fishermen is fighting for the right to have their case for lost wages heard in the Employment Court. Maritime lawyer, Peter Dawson joins Checkpoint. Audio
Navy officers attempting to board illegal vessels
Navy officers are now attempting to board three ships found poaching toothfish in the Southern Ocean. Audio
Indonesian fishermen to take case for unpaid wages to ERA.
The owners of South Korean fishing boats accused of owing some 300 crew 13 million dollars in unpaid wages must file their defence to the Employment Relations Authority today. Audio
Minister rejects claims that legislation breaches laws
The Labour Party has accused the Government of passing legislation that breaches international law in an attempt to attract foreign oil and gas companies. Audio
Rena guilty pleas likely to complicate financial claims
A maritime lawyer says today's guilty pleas over the Rena striking rocks will complicate financial claims against the ship's owners. Audio
Maritime lawyer says penalties for oil spills too low
A maritime lawyer says the penalities for oil spills in this country are too low and should be increased. Audio
