Holes 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.
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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 MoreThe Maritime Union says that the responsibility for the Rena disaster lies with Government and authorities as much as with individual crew members.
Read MoreThe Maritime Union welcomes the announcement by the Government of details for its inquiry into the fishing industry – but we want real answers.
Read MoreThe Maritime Union says it intends to make sure a Government inquiry into transport and logistics is not just about promoting privatization in the ports sector.
Read MoreThe announcement of a ministerial inquiry into foreign fishing charter vessels in New Zealand waters is long overdue.
Read MoreThe Maritime Union has hit out at free trade deals after revelations that China was imposing sanctions at will on New Zealand dairy products.
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreThe New Zealand affiliates of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) met today to discuss their concerns with the arrival of KiwiRail’s new locomotives in the country.
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