Aviation fuel problems were predicted
The Maritime Union is calling for a fleet of New Zealand coastal tankers to provide dedicated local service and redundancy in case of emergency situations.
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Maritime unions say jet fuel debacle has exposed predicted weakness in system
Three of New Zealand’s maritime unions say fuel companies Z, Mobil and BP have let New Zealand down after off-spec jet fuel threatens to disrupt pre-Christmas flights.
Read MoreTransport unions renew calls for Marsden Point refinery to be restarted
Two of New Zealand’s main transport unions are urging the Marsden Point refinery be returned to functioning status, if necessary through Government ownership.
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Loss of coastal tankers a severe blow to New Zealand maritime industry
Unions representing ship crews says the removal of two New Zealand coastal tankers by petrol companies is disappointing and has damaged New Zealand’s maritime industry.
New Zealand will then be completely reliant on overseas shipping to supply our fuel – with no backup.
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Maritime industry says fuel quality issues threaten New Zealand fuel security
The campaign for fuel security Save Our Tankers is comprised of the Maritime Union of New Zealand representing seafarers, the New Zealand Merchant Service Guild representing ship’s masters and officers, and the Aviation and Marine Engineers Association representing marine engineers.
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Fuel security campaign meets with Government over concerns
The campaign for fuel security met with the Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Grant Robertson in Wellington yesterday to discuss the imminent threat to the future of New Zealand coastal fuel tankers.
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Concern over fuel shortage risk as shipping disruptions continue
There are concerns in the maritime sector that petrol supplies could be affected by the same type of shipping disruptions creating chaos in other supply chains.
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Campaign for New Zealand coastal tankers says fuel security at risk
Three unions representing New Zealand shipping crews are mounting a united campaign to protect New Zealand’s fuel security and save New Zealand coastal tankers.
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