Inquiry Confirms Maritime Union Warnings on Manahau
Findings from an official inquiry on the Manahau barge grounding obtained by media show the vessel was unsuitable for conditions and have absolved crew that were blamed for the grounding.
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Government should back vital workforce over Swiss multinationals
The Maritime Union has called for the Government to reject an application by Swiss-based shipping company Nova to be exempted from the legal requirement for New Zealand coastal vessels to be New Zealand flagged.
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Red Sea situation highlights need for New Zealand shipping
The conflict in the Red Sea highlights the need to build up New Zealand crewed and flagged shipping to overcome supply chain disruptions.
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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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Support New Zealand Coastal Shipping picket in Wellington
Seafarers and community supporters will gather for a peaceful informational rally outside the Wellington Railway Station from 11am Thursday 20 April 2023
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New container service sees New Zealand shipping going from strength to strength
New Zealand coastal shipping is on an unprecedented growth curve as another New Zealand crewed ship comes onto the New Zealand coast.
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Interislander ferries mark 60 years of service
The Interislander ferries are celebrating sixty years of service.
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New Zealand coastal shipping boost “biggest turnaround this century”
New initiative will see four or more New Zealand operated ships come into service on the New Zealand coast.
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