Crew welfare needs to be considered in Viking Bay case
Problems with quarantine for sick crew members aboard the Viking Bay show processes need to be tightened up.
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Infected crew members highlight a weak point in border security
Two COVID-positive foreign crew members are self-isolating on the Spanish-flagged deep sea fishing vessel Viking Bay off the Taranaki coast.
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Fishing Bill a major step towards fixing industry problems
The Maritime Union says the passing of a bill today 31 July 2014 reforming the fishing industry is a major step in fixing serious problems.
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Government needs to get Fishing reform bill passed now
The Maritime Union is urging the Government to push through the Fisheries (Foreign Charter Vessels and Other Matters) Amendment Bill to protect workers from exploitation and abuse.
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Ratification of global fisheries agreement a positive step
The Maritime Union says the ratification of a new global fisheries agreement by the New Zealand Government is positive news, but New Zealand still has a long way to go to fix systemic problems in the fishing sector.
Read moreNew Zealand fisheries under spotlight of global union campaign
The New Zealand fishing industry is under the spotlight of a major international union campaign From Catcher to Counter.
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Findings on Oyang 70 sinking a stain of New Zealand’s conscience
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says the findings of a Coroner’s inquest into the sinking of the Oyang 70, released today, make appalling reading.
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Where are the fishing industry jobs for young New Zealanders?
The Maritime Union says the fishing industry must provide well paid jobs for New Zealand workers rather than relying on overseas labour.
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