Skipper Lance Goodhew found not guilty of manslaughter after a rogue wave capsized his boat off North Cape, NZ in March 2022.

Skipper Lance Goodhew was found not guilty of manslaughter after a rogue wave capsized his boat off North Cape, New Zealand, resulting in the deaths of five men in March 2022. The four-week trial highlighted the limitations of weather forecasting systems and the unpredictable nature of the sea. Maritime NZ acknowledged the extensive efforts of their investigative and legal teams and expressed sympathy to the families of the victims and survivors. The judge determined that Goodhew could not have foreseen the rogue wave and found him not guilty.

July 21, 2024
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