Representing New Zealand maritime workers since 2002
Merchant seamen pose on the Union Steam Ship Company's Kaiwarra in Auckland in December 1940 while loading Royal New Zealand Air Force planes for delivery to Fiji.
(Photo credit Museum of Wellington City and Sea)
Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Carl Findlay says Merchant Navy Day holds profound significance for the Maritime Union “as we remember our seafaring members past and present.”
Read MoreOn 3 September we commemorate the sacrifice of merchant seafarers, the “fourth service”, in the two World Wars of the twentieth century.
Read MoreThis September 3, help commemorate those who served and lost their lives in the Merchant Navy. The New Zealand Maritime
Read MoreMaritime Union of New Zealand members around the country and at sea are acknowledging Merchant Navy Day (3 September) today.
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