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.
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Media releases
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.
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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.
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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.
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Ports of Auckland and Maritime Union join forces to agree industry first
Maritime Union New Zealand (MUNZ) and Ports of Auckland (POAL) have today agreed to a pay structure which provides Stevedore more stability of income.
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Port workers reject ‘privatisation’ roadmap for Lyttelton Port Company
Workers at Ports of Lyttelton have strongly rejected an attack on their work in a privatisation report to the Christchurch City Council.
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Maritime unions say jet fuel debacle has exposed predicted weakness in system
Three of New Zealand’s maritime unions say fuel companies Z, Mobil and BP have let New Zealand down after off-spec jet fuel threatens to disrupt pre-Christmas flights.
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Fatigue guidelines for ports industry
The Maritime Union has welcomed new guidelines for managing fatigue in the ports industry.
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