Emergency beacon floated past stricken men in 'act of God'
over 1 year in Otago Daily Times
Lance Goodhew on day one of his trial against Martime New Zealand at the Whangārei District Court. Photo / Michael Craig
The alleged negligence of a skipper, who reportedly chose to navigate through darkness and shallow waters after a significant weather system, is said to have contributed to the catastrophic loss of lives among the passengers of a fishing boat.