Ferry fiasco hangs over PM’s South Korea trip
Sorting out the mess his Finance Minister has made of the interisland ferries deal should be the key outcome of the Prime Minister’s visit to South Korea, says the Maritime Union of New Zealand.
Maritime Union commemorates Merchant Navy Day 2024
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.”
Grounding of Manahau barge at Westport raises major questions
The cause of the grounding has yet to be confirmed, but the difficult local conditions at Westport including recent poor weather would be obvious issues to consider.
Local 13 Stopwork Meeting Friday 16 August 2024
The August monthly Local 13 Stopwork meeting will be held at the Okahu Bay Sports Club on Friday 16 August 2024, at 1pm till 3pm.
Concerns with health and safety approach at Lyttelton Port Company
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says it has concerns about the approach of the Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) to mandatory fitness tests.
Finance Minister needs to explain ferry decision cost to taxpayer
The cancellation cost for the iRex ship build is likely to come in at more than NZ $300 million, and could run up to a maximum cost approaching a half a billion dollars (NZD) at current rates.
Loss of Takutai Chief undermines New Zealand shipping and supply chain
The loss of a New Zealand operated coastal freighter and up to 40 jobs (including 14 seafarers) due to the economic downturn threatens the viability and resilience of our supply chain.
Ferry report does not solve the big problem
The Maritime Union has sounded a note of caution about the seaworthiness of Interislander ferries.
Wellington Stopwork Meeting 12 August 2024
To all members, the Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara Branch Stopwork Meeting will be held on Monday 12 August 10am-12 noon at MUNZ Conference Room, Level One, Waterside House, 220 Willis Street.
Gisborne fishing tragedy
The Maritime Union has offered its sympathy and support to family and friends and the Gisborne community following the death of three local fishermen.