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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Representing New Zealand maritime workers since 2002
New Zealand shipping
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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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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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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