Holes in official accounts of Rena’s seaworthiness
The Maritime Union has renewed calls for inspection reports on the Rena to be made public and for clarification of what a Maritime New Zealand inspection involves.
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Ultimate responsibility for Rena disaster lies with the Government
The Maritime Union says that the responsibility for the Rena disaster lies with Government and authorities as much as with individual crew members.
Read moreFishing inquiry must shine a light into dark places
The Maritime Union welcomes the announcement by the Government of details for its inquiry into the fishing industry – but we want real answers.
Read more“Time to lance the boil” in fishing industry shame
The announcement of a ministerial inquiry into foreign fishing charter vessels in New Zealand waters is long overdue.
Read moreMaritime workers board Flag of Convenience ships in national week of action
New Zealand maritime workers will be going up the gangway this week to check out ships flying “flags of convenience” and ensure that crew conditions, wages, and health and safety standards are up to scratch.
Read moreGovernment must improve offshore exploration safety
OIl and gas alliance unions are calling on the Government to boost safety measures in the offshore industry.
Read moreSpotlight goes on abuse of overseas crews
The publication of a report on the exploitation of overseas fishing crews in New Zealand waters by the Sunday Star Times today has “lifted the lid” on what is going on in the industry.
Read moreToo many workers losing lives in maritime disasters
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says that too many workers being killed or injured on overseas vessels in and around New Zealand waters.
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