Further to the arrest of the Rena's captain this morning, has there been any announcements from the company operating the ship?
Surely some of the liability of gross mismanagement by the captain and employee of this company should fall on the actual company? Are there international precedents for negligence we can look at?
In years gone by to be a Captain of a ship was a highly paid, privileged position. Now it may seem that the cheapest employment contract seals the deal. I would love to know the captain's wage.
And a maximum penalty of $10,000 or 12 months in prison? For this mess? Is this a joke?
So in order to ensure shipping companies responsibly manage their staff - maybe there needs to be greater liability. For both company and employee.

Jodie Bruning, Whakamarama