by Katherine Hawes | 25 Mar 2019 | Blog, News
Over the last 10 years there has been increased interest in the use of marine organisms in medical research. However which country has the right to exploit these resources. The main issues concern where the organisms are found, and the extent to which a natural...
by Katherine Hawes | 21 Nov 2018 | Blog, Legal Resources, News
Cruise ships have new regulations from 2020. By adoption of the amended SOLAS Ch.II-1, new rules are coming into effect for passenger ships contracted on or after 1 January 2020 or, in the absence of a building contract, vessels with a keel-laying date on or after 1...
by Katherine Hawes | 20 Jan 2016 | Blog
Katherine Hawes Article in Australian Boat Mag January 2016. If you want to moor your vessel on navigable waters in NSW, then you must have an annual private mooring licence. Read more here. Aust Boat Mag Jan 2016.pdf_extract
by Katherine Hawes | 22 Dec 2015 | Blog
As a marine and boat lawyer, I often come across people who have ended up disappointed and even exploited as they got carried away in the excitement of buying a boat and didn’t pay attention to that all important fine print. Download the article here: Australian...
by Katherine Hawes | 3 Nov 2015 | Blog
Article: Thinking of Taking Your Boat Out for the Day? What you need to know. There are a number of key issues you should consider before deciding whether a boat party is a good idea. Click here to download the article from Australian Boat Magazine Oct...