Automation project at Ports of Auckland requires intervention
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The off button on automation at Ports of Auckland has been pressed until further notice, and there needs to...
Maritime Union statement on port worker vaccination
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union has made a statement to confirm its position on the vaccination of port workers.
Maritime Union of...
Port unions demand stronger penalties for negligent employers
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
New Zealand’s two port unions have spoken out on Workers Memorial Day (28 April), demanding improvements to health and...
Maersk should be employing New Zealand seafarers for its new local service
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
Global shipping giant Maersk has announced a new service called Sirius Star which will use two overseas flagged Maersk...
Maritime Union agrees with freight industry concerns on profiteering
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union has taken the unusual step of agreeing with a trucking industry boss.
Mainfreight managing director Don Braid...
Campaign for New Zealand coastal tankers says fuel security at risk
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
Three unions representing New Zealand shipping crews are mounting a united campaign to protect New Zealand’s fuel security and...
Maritime workers back campaign to reduce shipping emissions to net zero
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union of New Zealand is backing a global worker-led campaign to reduce emissions in the shipping industry...
Ports of Auckland: it’s about accountability
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union Local 13 Auckland Branch Secretary Russell Mayn says he is appalled at comments from Auckland Chamber of...
New coastal shipping report welcomed
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union has welcomed a new report on coastal shipping released today by Minister of Transport the Hon....
Maritime Union calls for New Zealand shipping to resolve supply chain crisis
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
There needs to be innovative responses to ongoing shipping congestion.
Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison says...
Infected crew members highlight a weak point in border security
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
Two COVID-positive foreign crew members are self-isolating on the Spanish-flagged deep sea fishing vessel Viking Bay off the Taranaki...
Maritime Union calls for Ports of Auckland CEO to go
Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union has welcomed the release of the Auckland Council commissioned report into health and safety failings at...
