Southern Storm (2007) Ltd v Nelson City Council - [2011] 1 NZLR 715

Resource management — Offences — Discharge of oil from ship into coastal marine area — Liability of "owner” of ship — Meaning of "owner” — Meaning of "charterer” — Whether so-called time charters included — Observation on prosecution policy — Maritime Transport Act 1994, s 222(2).

Shipping and navigation — Liability of owner of vessel — Meaning of "owner” — Meaning of "charterer” — Observation on prosecution policy — Maritime Transport Act 1994, s 222(2).