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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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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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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Wellington Stopwork Meeting 12 August 2024
To all members, the Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara Branch Stopwork Meeting will be held on Monday 12 August 10am-12 noon at MUNZ Conference Room, Level One, Waterside House, 220 Willis Street.
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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 statement on grounding of Aratere
The Maritime Union says images of the stricken Cook Strait ferry Aratere aground in the Marlborough Sounds are a shocking conclusion to years of warnings about the ageing ferry fleet.
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