Too 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.
View ArticleSpotlight 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.
View ArticleMaritime 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...
View Article“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.
View ArticleFishing 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.
View ArticleUltimate 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.
View ArticleHoles 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.
View ArticleFishing charges for Oyang 75 officers point to industry wide failings
The Maritime Union says it will raise the situation of the Oyang 75 fishery prosecutions when it appears before a hearing for the Government Inquiry into Foreign Charter Vessels in the New Zealand...
View ArticleGovernment decision to reflag foreign fishing vessels welcomed
The Maritime Union has welcomed the Government's announcement that foreign charter fishing vessels working in New Zealand waters will have to be reflagged under the New Zealand flag.
View ArticleFindings 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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