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IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE COOK ISLANDS
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\par CR Nos: 608-619/2004
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EEZ but this time with its gear aboard. Following the overflight the Cook Islands }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid555670\charrsid15606582 patrol boat }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid555670\charrsid15606582 Te Kukupa}{
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 November 2004. The vessel entered Rarotonga on 27 November 2004 under escort of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13453535\charrsid15606582 the Cook Islands Police Patrol b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid555670\charrsid15606582 
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid555670\charrsid15606582 2.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  A number of charges have been laid ag}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12986855\charrsid15606582 
ainst the Defendants under the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 
Marine Resources Act 1989 (the Act) and the vessel has been seized. An application has been made pursuant to section 40 of the Act for the release of the vessel. This is my judgment on that application.
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The Court may, and in the case of a foreign fishing vessel [such as the FV Adelita]... shall, on application, order the release of any fishing vessel (together with its fishing gear, equipment, stores and cargo)... or other items seized under this Act on 
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\par Section 40(2) provides that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 , in determining the value of the bond or other form of security, the Court:
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\par 4. Reference has been}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  made by Counsel to the provisions of the 1982}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid555670\charrsid15606582  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1992 UNCLOS) among other}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid555670\charrsid15606582  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 instruments. Article 73(2) of 1982 UNCLOS provides:
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arrested vessels and their crews shall be promptly released upon the posting of reasonable bond or other security}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10311644 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 
A number of decisions of the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea under UNCLOS were cited and they show that the Tribunal in exercise of Article 73 have regard to similar factor as are set out in the section 40 of the Act.
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\par 5}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 . T
here are two considerations which have an over riding effect in this decision. One is that although the Act provides for forfeiture of a vessel as a matter of discretion under section 43 upon conviction that forfeiture has not taken place and depends on t
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3814857\charrsid15606582 Mr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11277474  John Fallo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 n the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11106381\charrsid15606582 Harbour}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  Master of the port of Avatiu made a survey and a joint valuation report. The owner}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10311644 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 s interests put forward a number of reports a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16674760\charrsid15606582 
nd valuations on various bases i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 ncluding what were described as current values, auction values and forced sale values. The range of these was between US$374,500.00 and US$196,000.00.

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16674760\charrsid15606582 
\par 7.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  The owner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10311644 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 
s valuations are supported by comparative figures and other material which tends to confirm the market conditions intern}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16674760\charrsid15606582 ationally. }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 I accept that the valuers are of experience and qualification in the profession of ship valuation. The Crown}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10311644 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 s valuations are not supported by comparative figures or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16674760\charrsid15606582 evidence}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  in any particularity and although the two gentlemen are no doubt with great experience in fishing and boat lore they h}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16674760\charrsid15606582 ave no formal qualification or i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 t seems experience in the day to day profession
 of ship valuation. I prefer and accept the owner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10311644 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 s evidenc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11277474 
e in preference to that of the C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 rown.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16674760\charrsid15606582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 8. There was evidence of a declared insurance value of US960, 000.00 under an insurance policy which had been the basis of }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945450\charrsid15606582 Mr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15800847 Chikami}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10311644 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 s assertion in his first aff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741460\charrsid15606582 
idavit as to the value of the vesse}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 l. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid8200753 Whatever may be the position}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  as to the recovery from the insurer on a total loss, actual or constructive, and the conjecture as to h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16674760\charrsid15606582 
ow the insured value was fixed I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  do not consider that sum 
is relevant to the consideration I have to make. It is not the forced sale value which is to be chosen though the market value is also not }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16674760\charrsid15606582 necessary}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  the right basis either. The fact is that the market will depend on the act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16674760\charrsid15606582 uality of the hypothetical sale.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  
That includes the fact that the vessel is in Avatiu, not operational, to be sold by the Government not the owner or trader and no doubt with the need to sell without undue delay. Possible purchasers would know the facts and the unusual nature of the sale.
 That is not the market of an ordinary willing seller and willing buyer. I fix the value of the vess}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12723027\charrsid15606582 el as it was valued at the sum}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12806811\charrsid15606582  of US$320,000.00 which at 0.68}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3614518 53 quoted fo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 r seller at}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3614518  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 1 March 2005 amounts to NZ$4669500.00.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16674760\charrsid15606582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 9. The maximum fines for offence
s under the Act are substantial and speak to the gravity of the offences and the need for deterrence and the imposition of penalties which are more than what might be termed a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14638422\charrsid15606582 license
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  fee for the taking of the fish. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3816427\charrsid15606582 Mr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 
 Sullivan in his submissions stated the total maximum fines provided for the offences charged that relate to the vessel amount to NZ$2.8 million made up as follows:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4343169 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14638422\charrsid15606582 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14638422 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4343169\charrsid15606582 a. Stuart }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15800847 Chikami}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4343169 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14638422\charrsid15606582 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14638422 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 i. CRNs ending numbers 611 & 613; 2 x NZ$500,000}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3614518  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11277474 =}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3614518  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 NZ$1 million.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12066183 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14638422\charrsid15606582 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14638422 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 ii. CRN ending number 612; 1x minimumNZ$100,000}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3614518  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14638422\charrsid15606582 =}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3614518  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 
NZ$100, 000.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12066183 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14638422\charrsid15606582 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14638422 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13370584 b.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  Harry Burgess
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530593 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14638422\charrsid15606582 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14638422 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 i. CRNs ending numbers 618 & 619; 2 x NZ$250,000 = NZ$500,000
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530593 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14638422\charrsid15606582 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14638422 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 ii. CRNs ending numbers 614 & 617; 2 x NZ$5}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530593\charrsid15606582 0}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3614518 0,000 = NZ$1 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 million
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530593 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14638422\charrsid15606582 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14638422 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 iii. CRNs ending numbers 6}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10311644 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 15 & 616; 2 x minimum NZ$100,000 = }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16401779 N}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 Z$200,000
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12066183 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14638422\charrsid15606582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 It is to be noted that the actual owner of the vessel, a company incorporated in Nevada, is not a defendant. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530593\charrsid15606582 Mr}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484841\charrsid15606582  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15800847 Chikami}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484841\charrsid15606582  who was not on}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  the vessel at any relevant time but who was in Rarotonga after the vessel was seized was made a defendant as falling within the definition of owner in the Act. }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13642541\charrsid15606582 Mr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  Burgess is the Master or Skipper of the boat and wa}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11674978\charrsid15606582 s on board at the relevant time.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  Both Defendants}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13648289\charrsid15606582  have been bail}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 ed. Clearly the aggregate of likely maximums and the provision for minimums is very large.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484841\charrsid15606582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 10. It is estimated that the costs of the prosecution will be NZ$240,000.00 which includes solicitor}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484841\charrsid15606582  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 and Counsel fees, costs of naval intervention and port and other charges. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11010248\charrsid15606582 Mr}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  Arnold has challenged the right to recover any of these and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4801519\charrsid15606582 Mr}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  Sullivan has not attempted to respond to that save to submit that the estimated costs }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4265301 emphasis}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484841\charrsid15606582 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  the gravity of the matte}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484841\charrsid15606582 r and i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 ts importance to the Cook Islands.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484841\charrsid15606582 
\par 11. The Crown proposed a bond i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 n the sum of NZ$1 million of which $250,000.00 be paid in cash and the rest on a bond. }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3220758\charrsid15606582 Mr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  Arnold is his submission propo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1458149\charrsid15606582 
sed a cash sum of NZ$450,000.00.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484841\charrsid15606582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 12. Section 40(3) requires the Court to have regard to the aggre}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15094903\charrsid15606582 gate of the sums I}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  have been discussing and they are to be stated in the order for release in so far as they are attributable to the heads of assessment. It is clear that the aggregate }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10311644 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 may}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10311644 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  be set as the value of the bond which allows discretion to fix what the Court deems
 a reasonable amount in reflection of the UNCLOS provisions. Section 43 (4) gives an implication that the bond may be less as the Cou}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484841\charrsid15606582 rt can order the payment of the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 difference between the bond and the value of the forfeited property if that is larger. An amount in excess of the value of the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484841\charrsid15606582 vessel}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  seems to me to be unreasonable in itself because it is the release of th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484841\charrsid15606582 e vessel which is in issue. It i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 s the bond which r
eplaces the vessel pending the outcome. To include in the bond the maximum fines rather than the likely actual fines extends the purpose beyond the substitution of the vessel. That is all the more so when the fines are to be imposed not on the owner but}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484841\charrsid15606582  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 the master and the deemed owner who happened to be in the jurisdiction. I note that in the }{
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 Volga }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 case}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7882590\charrsid15606582  (The Volga Cas}{
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 e (Russian Federation v Australian}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484841\charrsid15606582 )}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  }
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 Prompt Release (2002)}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 
the amounts proposed in respect of the crew were set aside in the decision as to the amount of the bond}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3177464\charrsid15606582 . I note however that in the UNC}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 LOS cases and others cited that the bond has exceeded the value of the vessel. As I have said the bond must n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid156432\charrsid15606582 
ot prevent the release. Like bai}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 l bonds they must not be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484841\charrsid15606582  of an amount which i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 mpedes the release 
of the defendant or the vessel in this case. On the other hand it should not be of an amount which might encourage the defendant to ignore the proceeding and forfeit the bond as a form of licence fee. There is little evidence as to the financial position 
of the defendants or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484841\charrsid15606582  the actual owner of the vessel.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 
 That there is some asset base is clear if only from the fact that there is available a sum of $450,000.00 in cash. That }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8082606\charrsid15606582 Mr}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15800847 Chikami}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 
 has some assets in New Zealand is on the record and there must}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13320286\charrsid15606582  be some reasonable asset base i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 
n what has been referred to as the family which has it appears a good reputation in the fishing industry.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484841\charrsid15606582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15026495 13.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2848425  Having taken i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 nto }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484841\charrsid15606582 consideration}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  the matters I have to and the submissions of Counse}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12940135 l I fix the amount of the bond i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 n the sum of NZ$650.000.00 of w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11890474 
hich at least half is to be in c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 ash and the rest by way of a bond given by a satisfactory bondsman. The form of the bond and the terms of cash payment to be settled between }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484841\charrsid11106381 Counsel}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582  and failing agreement by the Court}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3748119\charrsid11106381 .}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484841\charrsid15606582 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 14. The question of the fish and the proceeds I have no}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484841\charrsid15606582 t dealt with as I believe that i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3748119 s a separate matter which i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 s apart from the release of the vessel and the bond.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484841\charrsid15606582  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 It }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3748119 is understood that the fishing g}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12066183\charrsid15606582 ear will be released with the vessel. The Crown is to rely on photographs of that gear for evidence in the prosecutions. The questi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7622738 
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 NOOA log books and other documents which are required for safe and lawful sailing of the vessel are to be matter for agreement and failing agreement for decision by 
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