MICK WILLIAMS NOMINATED FOR VETERANS REP

The Wellington branch would like to thank Mick for accepting the nomination for representing our Branch’s Veterans alongside the other Branch Representatives.

The Veterans play an important role in our Unions structure and we will certainly be in safe hands with Mick in this position.

I also encourage all members, past and present, to assist him where needed in this role. Thanks again Mick.

MV Shiling detained

A Maritime New Zealand detention notice prohibits the MV Shiling from leaving Wellington Harbour until a number of conditions are satisfied.

The imposed conditions relate to repairs and maintenance, seaworthiness, sea trials, and arrangements for departure.

These conditions are in place to ensure safety is at the forefront of the next journey the vessel undertakes through New Zealand waters.

Several of the conditions required the flag state and Shiling’s classification society to provide evidence the vessel can safely operate before it is released.

The ship can still be moved to different berths and locations around CentrePort and the harbour which will be managed by the port and the harbourmaster.