Dawson & Associates successfully concluded the purchase of the Ocean Freja, for a New Zealand commercial fishing client - a transaction with a unique set of challenges and nuances.

Dawson and Associates were privileged to act to for the Buyer of the SY Sweet Caroline, now renamed Silent World.

The 2025 Seafood New Zealand conference was held in Nelson earlier this month. The Dawson & Associates team enjoyed the opportunity to connect with industry colleagues, meet new people and hear about new and exciting ideas and initiatives in the industry.

Customs have recently announced a rule change for visiting yachts to New Zealand and the way that the Temporary Import Entry (‘TIE’) scheme works, with implications for the New Zealand marine industry, and situations where a foreign owned vessel is being sold to a foreign buyer.