Grounding of Manahau barge at Westport raises major questions
The cause of the grounding has yet to be confirmed, but the difficult local conditions at Westport including recent poor weather would be obvious issues to consider.
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Loss of Takutai Chief undermines New Zealand shipping and supply chain
The loss of a New Zealand operated coastal freighter and up to 40 jobs (including 14 seafarers) due to the economic downturn threatens the viability and resilience of our supply chain.
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Concerns with health and safety approach at Lyttelton Port Company
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says it has concerns about the approach of the Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) to mandatory fitness tests.
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Finance Minister needs to explain ferry decision cost to taxpayer
The cancellation cost for the iRex ship build is likely to come in at more than NZ $300 million, and could run up to a maximum cost approaching a half a billion dollars (NZD) at current rates.
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Ferry report does not solve the big problem
The Maritime Union has sounded a note of caution about the seaworthiness of Interislander ferries.
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Gisborne fishing tragedy
The Maritime Union has offered its sympathy and support to family and friends and the Gisborne community following the death of three local fishermen.
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Government ferry decision a case of political steering failure
The Government’s U-turn on purchasing new Interislander ferries is the predictable but costly outcome of flawed decision making.
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Maritime Union National Secretary Craig Harrison resigns
Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison has resigned from his position as National Secretary of the Maritime Union of New Zealand
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