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\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl9\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\pard\plain \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid147121 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE COOK ISLANDS
\par HELD AT RAROTONGA
\par (IN ADMIRALTY)
\par }{\insrsid147121\charrsid147121 
\par }{\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 PLAINT NO. 18/2005
\par 
\par BETWEEN}{\insrsid147121 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 PORTS AUTHORITY}{\b\insrsid147121\charrsid147121 
\par }{\b\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 a}{\b\insrsid147121\charrsid147121  }{\b\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 Government authority}{\b\insrsid147121\charrsid147121  established }{\b\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 pursuant}{\b\insrsid147121\charrsid147121 

\par }{\b\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 to}{\b\insrsid147121\charrsid147121  }{\b\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 the Ports Authority Act}{\b\insrsid147121\charrsid147121  }{\b\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 1994-95
\par }{\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 Applicant
\par 
\par AND}{\insrsid147121 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 The vessel BOUNTY BAY}{\b\insrsid147121\charrsid147121  }{\b\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 presently moored at the
\par port of Avatiu, Rarotonga
\par }{\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 Respondent
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid147121 {\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
\par Counsel:}{\insrsid147121  }{\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 Mr Little for Applicant
\par Mr Hood for Respondent
\par }{\insrsid147121 
\par }{\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 Date:}{\insrsid147121  }{\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 12 July 2006
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid147121 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 DECISION OF NICHOLSON J
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid147121 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid7277907 Introduction
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7277907 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7277907 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7277907 [1] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
The Bounty Bay is a vessel which is a catamaran some 15.5 metres overall length, gross tonnage 35 tons, net tonnage 26 tons.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
It is registered in the Port of Auckland, New Zealand.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 Since September of 1994 it has o
perated it has operated out of the Port of Avatiu, Rarotonga, Cook Islands and has been engaged preliminary in Cook Islands waters traveling between Rarotonga and the Outer islands.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7277907\charrsid147121 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7277907 [2] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 When the operators of the Bounty Bay became aware that some vessels 
were exempted from payment of port charges and berthage levies, they enquired as to the criteria applied for such exemption and they believe that t}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7277907 hey come within that exemption.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7277907\charrsid147121 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7277907 [3] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 They later came to a head when the Bounty Bay\rquote s operators declined to p
ay the port charges and berthage levies believing that the ship was exempt from doing so.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
This resulted in the Ports Authority commencing this proceeding and seeking and obtaining a wr}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7277907 it of arrest of the Bounty Bay.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7277907\charrsid147121 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7277907 [4] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 The vessel was released upon the c
ondition that the disputed amount of charges and levies was paid into Court pending resolution by the Court of the issue of whether the Bounty Bay came within the exemption.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 I will now decide that issue having conducted a hearing of some days on the matter.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16470244 {\b\ul\insrsid11172552\charrsid16470244 
\par Pleadings
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11172552 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552 [[5] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
The relevant parts of the Statement of Claim is paragraph 3 and 4 which plead that from 30 September to 7 July 2006 the defendant Bounty Bay berthed on numerous occasions at the Port of Avatiu in Rarotonga incurring berthing charges, th
e total amount owing by the defendant to the plaintiff for the berthing charges is the sum of $2,960.50.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552 [6] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 A pertinent part of the Statement of Defence is in paragraphs 3 and 4 which state:}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11172552 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 3.}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 It accepts from 30 September 2004 to 30 June 2006 it}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 berthed on numerous occasions at the Port of Avatiu in}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
Rarotonga but denies all the other allegations contained in}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 paragraph 3 of the Statement of Claim and in particular denies}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5525147  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 that it incurred berthing charges.
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552 
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 4.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
It denies the allegations contained in paragraph 4 of}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 the Statement of Claim and further says that the defendant}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 vessel is exempt from berthing charges and port fees on a number of grounds including inter alia and there were then}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5525147  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 some fuller grounds pleaded.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552 
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3755825 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 However, at the start of the trial, i
t was stated by both counsel in their joint memorandum, that these had been reduced to two and reading from the joint memorandum they are:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9767881\charrsid147121 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9767881 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid1798537 (i)\tab At all material terms the defendant vessel was engaged in trade}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3755825\charrsid1798537  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid1798537 within the Cook Islands}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121\charrsid1798537  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid1798537 .
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9767881\charrsid1798537 
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid1798537 (ii)\tab By way of letter dated 15 March 2000, the then Prime Minister,}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3755825\charrsid1798537  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid1798537 the Right Honorable Dr Woonton wrote a letter purporting to}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11940285\charrsid1798537  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid1798537 exempt inter Cook Islands licensed trading vessels from port}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11940285\charrsid1798537  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid1798537 charges and berthage levies and that exemption was to apply}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11940285\charrsid1798537  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid1798537 retrospectively, and that exemption applies to the defendant}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11940285\charrsid1798537  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid1798537 vessel and accordingly, it is not liable to pay port charges or}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11940285\charrsid1798537  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid1798537 berthage levies.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10754929 {\b\i\ul\insrsid11172552\charrsid1798537 
\par }{\b\ul\insrsid11172552\charrsid10754929 Proof of Pertinent Facts
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5507836 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 [7] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
Such proof was put before the Court in the form of first an agreed chronology which is attached to the joint memorandum of counsel.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
Second, agreed documents which are attached to the joint memorandum as Exhibits 1-13 inclusive and Exhibit 15.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
Three, an undated hand written note from Garth Broadbent to Mr Little for which}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 was claimed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11940285  
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 did not apply a
nd which was produced as Exhibit 14 and fourth, the evidence of three witnesses, Mr McBirney the General Manager of the Ports Authority, Mr Tairea the Secretary of Transport and Dr Wragg a director of Pacific Expeditions Limited, the operator of the Bount
y Bay.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 [8] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 In his evidence Mr McBirney referred to what I would call the Minister\rquote 
s exemption direction of the 15th of March 2000 which is document Exhibit 1 on the joint memorandum.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 This states the address}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 is not \'85.. directions of s. 65 of the Constitution of the Cook Islands.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 The relevant parts are subsection }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
Every enactment and every provision thereof shall be deemed remedial whether its immediate purpose is to direct the doing of anything that the enacting authority deems to be for the public good or 
to prevent or punish the doing of anything it deems contrary good and shall accordingly receive such a fair large and liberal construction and interpretation as will best ensure the obtainment of the object of the enactment of provision thereof according 
to its true intent to meaning and spirit.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 [9] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
Now subsection 3 states in this article the term enactment includes any Act of Parliament of England or Parliament of Great Britain or the Parliament of the United Kingdom being an Act enforced in the Cook Isl
ands and any regulation, rule, order or other instrument made thereunder, although it may be a fine point.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
I would consider that the direction led by the Minister on the 15th of March 2000 qualifies as an instrument made under a Cook Islands Statute, namely, the Ports Authority Act and the provisions of sub-section 2 would apply to its interpretation.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 [10] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 What is the object of that direction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 Mr McBirney had the definite view that it was just to exempt three vessels and domestic vessels as that.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 [11] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 I
 do not accept that because it that had been so, it surely would have been worded to exempt the following vessels, Maunganui, Maungaroa and Miss Mataroa.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 [1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10821850 2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 ] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 Indeed it says }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 exempt every inter Cook Islands trading vessel}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121  and it contains no qualification as to the exempted vessel being necessary to be a domestic vessel.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 However, Mr McBirney was really in effect the recipient of that direction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
The author, if you can say the author was Mr Tairea and he stated in his evidence, as I think I\rquote ve already mentioned, got instructions to draft letter to exempt the three vessels from berthage.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 They were sitting idle in the harbour without cargo to carry, if port charges and levies, they would first borne by the operators, then obviously passed on to the consignees,
 being the people in the Outer Islands.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 So he has suggested that was the object.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 [1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10821850 3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 ] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
In my view legislation of any sort and the Minister\rquote s direction is legislation in its widest sense, is not to be interpreted upon the ba
sis of a statement by the maker of the legislation of his intention but rather is to be interpreted on the basis of the words used in the legislation as they would be understood by an objective independent observer fully acquainted with the relevant backg
round material.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 [1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10821850 4}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 ] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
Applying that test and in light of the evidence which has been given in that matter, I consider that the object of the direction was to supply a flexible and economic cargo service to people in the Outer Islands and I interpret the re
levant passage as in that light.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 [1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10821850 5}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 ] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
Now, I go through it word by word.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 [1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10821850 6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 ] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
The first expanding word of the passage is }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 every}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
It does not restrict simply to specified vessels, it applies to every vessel which otherwise qualifies.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 Then the first qua
lification it must be an inter-Cook Islands vessel.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 There can be no real doubt that the Bounty Bay is not inter-Cook Islands vessel.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 It is licensed in the Cook Islands waters, it applies predominantly in the Cook Islands territory between Rarotonga and the Outer Islands.

\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 [1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10821850 7}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 ] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
Next, licensed, yes it is licensed,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11940285  the terms I have read already.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 [}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10821850 18}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 ] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
The next, yes, it is certainly a vessel.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
It is not an aero plane or anything of that sort, it is a vessel but the question is, is it a licensed trading vessel.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
Of course, the Ordinance does not have a special category of licensed trading, it is just licensing with conditions.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10821850 [19}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 ] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
But having regard to those conditions which authorizes it to take cargo without restriction to two particular islands and in certai
n circumstances any other Outer Island, I consider that the Bounty Bay is indeed, now in accordance with the 2005 license a licensed trading vessel.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 [2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10821850 0}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 ] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 I reject Mr Hood\rquote 
s argument that even before then, it was a licensed trading vessel, because it was engaged in commercial activity.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
I consider the qualification is that to be a trading vessel, it must be engaged in a commercial activity involving carrying cargo.
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10821850 [21}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507836 ] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
So therefore, I find that before the 22nd of May 2005, the Bounty Bay was not licensed to carry cargo and was therefore not an inter-Cook Islands licensed trading vessel coming within the Minister\rquote s exemption.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 I find however that after the 22nd of May 2005 that the Bounty Bay and is licensed to carry cargo and is therefore an inter-Cook Isl
ands licensed trading vessel for the purpose of the exemption and that the exemption applies to it.
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10821850 [22] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 I accordingly make formal orders:
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3490602 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3490602 (i) \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 that the Bounty Bay is liable for port charges and berthage levies before the 22nd of May 2004;}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3490602\charrsid147121 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3490602 (ii) \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 that the Bounty Bay is not liable for port charges and berthage levies after the 22nd of May 2005.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3490602 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5507836 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 Those are the orders of the Court.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2829159 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2829159 [23] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
I take it that counsel, in light of those orders can probably agree as to disbursement of the money paid into Court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 It 
is just a matter of working out what was incurred before the 22nd of May 2005 and that should be paid out of Court and the Court will pay it out on receipt of request signed by both counsel.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 If counsel cannot agree, then of course the matter can be referred to me for a decision by memorandum and such memorandum should be filed by the Plaintiff within 14 days of today\rquote 
s judgment and the Defendant\rquote s response within 14 days}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 of receiving that.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2829159\charrsid147121 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2829159 [24] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 So far as costs are concerned, and this is the final}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid147121  ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 
 both parties have succeeded in part and accordingly I consider that this is an appropriate case in which costs should lie where they fall and I make no order for costs or against either party.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid147121 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2829159 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2829159 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11172552\charrsid147121 JUDGE
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