Maritime Union backs calls for shipping lanes
The union that represents New Zealand shipping crews is backing calls for mandatory shipping lanes on the New Zealand coast.
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Representing New Zealand maritime workers since 2002
Flag of Convenience
Outsourcing fishing observers role is dangerous for the industry
Maritime Union of NZ General Secretary, Joe Fleetwood, said today that the government is vandalising the New Zealand fishing industry with plans to contract out the fishing observers for fishing vessels.
Read MoreFishing charges for Oyang 75 officers point to industry wide failings
The Maritime Union says it will raise the situation of the Oyang 75 fishery prosecutions when it appears before a hearing for the Government Inquiry into Foreign Charter Vessels in the New Zealand fishing industry.
Read MoreHoles in official accounts of Rena’s seaworthiness
The Maritime Union has renewed calls for inspection reports on the Rena to be made public and for clarification of what a Maritime New Zealand inspection involves.
Read MoreUltimate responsibility for Rena disaster lies with the Government
The Maritime Union says that the responsibility for the Rena disaster lies with Government and authorities as much as with individual crew members.
Read MoreFishing inquiry must shine a light into dark places
The Maritime Union welcomes the announcement by the Government of details for its inquiry into the fishing industry – but we want real answers.
Read More“Time to lance the boil” in fishing industry shame
The announcement of a ministerial inquiry into foreign fishing charter vessels in New Zealand waters is long overdue.
Read MoreMaritime workers board Flag of Convenience ships in national week of action
New Zealand maritime workers will be going up the gangway this week to check out ships flying “flags of convenience” and ensure that crew conditions, wages, and health and safety standards are up to scratch.
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