In most circumstances, the owner of a vessel that is imported into New Zealand will have to pay duty and GST when the vessel arrives in New Zealand. However, vessels manufactured in countries which have entered into a free trade agreement with New Zealand will not attract duty.
Read MoreDawson and Associates attended the 2024 Seafood New Zealand conference last week in Auckland where Peter Dawson was announced as a finalist in the Seafood Stars Awards as a Life Member.
Read MoreYacht purchasing, whether for personal or commercial use, is a surprisingly complicated process and can come as something of a shock to buyers who have never gone through the process before.
Read MoreDawson & Associates are pleased to have concluded a successful superyacht closing for the vessel Aquabella.
Read MoreWe understand the excitement associated with purchasing a new vessel, but taking a few moments to obtain advice as to how to structure the transaction can save you headaches down the line.
Read MoreDawson & Associates have recently been heavily involved in the successful sales of two superyachts - the M/Y Adytum and M/Y MiMi., both complex closings through collaborative efforts of an international team in numerous jurisdictions,
Read MoreCongratulations to Peter Dawson for coming 2nd in his age category in the Queen and King of the Bay Surfski Race on the weekend.
Read MoreMaritime New Zealand have indicated that a full operational watch by sight and sound will no longer be required for vessels at anchor, a reversal of their earlier position on watchkeeping.
Read MoreWe wish you a happy and festive Christmas and New Year.
Read MoreThe NZ Marine 2023 survey results show that the marine industry is now worth $3 billion annually to the New Zealand economy.
Read MoreThe final extension for export of yachts granted permission to remain in New Zealand under the Temporary Import Entry (TIE) scheme during 2020’s COVID-19 restrictions expires today, 30 June 2023.
Read MoreFishers, fishing officials, and adjacent industries gathered at the recent New Zealand Federation of Commercial Fishermen conference to hear and present on issues, challenges, and opportunities facing fishing, including watchkeeping compliance, and the rollout of cameras.
Read MorePeter Dawson spoke with Ingird Hipkiss on the Shiling’s stay in Wellington Harbour, which could possibly become “long and disruptive”. Listen to the report on the RNZ website.
Read MoreThe government has announced a select committee inquiry into seabed mining and there is likely to be a public submission process to inform their findings.
Read MoreA trend seems to be emerging of increasing officer prosecutions under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 being prosecuted by WorkSafe New Zealand. This development sees charges being placed on individuals as well as, or instead of, the companies themselves.
Read MoreDawson & Associates have recently concluded the sale of the purse seiner FV Capt M.J. Souza,, being involved from the outset and handling the process at every step.
Read MoreMaritime New Zealand’s requirements for candidates to qualify for tickets across a range of vessel sizes and zones are somewhat complicated for individuals with overseas tickets.
Read MoreCongratulations to Peter Dawson on an outstanding performance in his first ever Coast to Coast adventure race.
Read MoreWho gets an asset (with numerous claimants), when a company goes into liquidation? It can come down to who has first priority under the Personal Property Security Register (PPSR).
Read MoreDawson & Associates have been recognised as a Strategic Partner of the YWAM Koha, a 48m vessel that serves as a medical outreach ship in the Pacific helping remote island communities.
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