Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand
The union representing seafarers and port workers says the latest case of COVID-19 in a New Zealand port is a concern, but the problem has a solution.
AÂ crew member aboard theÂ
Pan Gloris currently in the Port of Tauranga tested positive for COVID-19 this week. As a historical case, they were no longer infectious.
Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison says overseas ships are a key risk when it comes to border security in a pandemic.
He says there is one simple answer that could help: boosting the role of New Zealand domestic coastal shipping.
Press Release – Maritime Union of New Zealand The union representing seafarers and port workers says the latest case of COVID-19 in a New Zealand port is a concern, but the problem has a solution. A crew member aboard the Pan Gloris currently in the Port of Tauranga tested positive for COVID-19 …The union representing seafarers and port workers says the latest case of COVID-19 in a New Zealand port is a concern, but the problem has a solution.
A crew member aboard the Pan Gloris currently in the Port of Tauranga tested positive for COVID-19 this week. As a historical case, they were no longer infectious.
Wednesday, 27 January 2021, 4:35 pm
The Maritime Union says claims by Ports of Auckland
that Government quarantine regulations are to blame for
their failures are embarrassing and should be
withdrawn.
A POAL spokesperson complained on Mike
Hosking s Breakfast Radio show yesterday about a maze
like process to import crane operators.
The
spokesperson said We have to fill out heaps of forms and
wait weeks, and it would be great if someone could help
speed up everything.
Maritime Union of New Zealand
National Secretary Craig Harrison says the problem is POAL
management.
He says the shortage of crane operators in
Auckland came about because the port company has not trained