Concerns on Wellington ferry terminal upgrade
The Maritime Union is concerned about reports the Interislander ferry terminal upgrades in Wellington and Picton may be scaled back.
Safety a priority during extreme weather
The Maritime Union sends our best wishes to members and their families and communities in Auckland, and all those in the northern regions going through the extreme weather event. Keep safe.
Interport 2023 kicks off
Interport sports tournament 2023 is officially up and running! Old and new friends gathered from north and south in Port Chalmers this evening to kick off the week.
Ports of Auckland gives us resilience
There has been a push to shut down or phase out the Ports of Auckland. We now need to reflect on the advantages of having a local logistics hub that can function even in extreme weather events.
Statement on Kaitaki ferry engine failure
The engine failure of the interisland ferry Kaitaki on Saturday 28 January is concerning for crew aboard the ship.
Organizing for success! Fair Pay Agreements
MUNZ National Organizer Graham McKean delivering the message about Fair Pay Agreements to Local 13 at the Ports of Auckland members 16 January 2023.
Maritime Union offers thanks to Jacinda Ardern
The Maritime Union has offered its thanks to Jacinda Ardern for her service to New Zealand, on her announcement she will be resigning as Prime Minister next month.
Great potential for coastal shipping in “green shipping corridors”
New Zealand is extremely well placed to take advantage of the coming revolution in low emission shipping, says the Maritime Union.
Merry Christmas from the Maritime Union
2022 was a big year for our Union and 2023 will be just as big. Safe safe and have a great summer!
Statement on death of MSC Resilient III crew member in Bluff
The death of a foreign crew member aboard the MSC Resilient III in South Port in Bluff on Wednesday 21 December 2022 is a sad and stark reminder of how dangerous the maritime industry is.