October 2, 2018 Fines totaling NZ$100,000 imposed on operator and captain for 2017 cruise ship grounding Written by Baird Maritime on October 2, 2018. Posted in Ausmarine - Passenger Vessels, Cruise. A French cruise company and ship’s Master have been fined NZ$70,000 (US$46,242) and NZ$30,000 (US$19,818), respectively, for endangering human life and entering a .. Read More