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Have you got some news at your place of employment that we can publish on the member's page? Contact us
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To view these documents and newsletters use Acrobat Reader.
To download: Click Here
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IMO - Maritime Security - Focusing on Security: The International Maritime Organisation has prepared a background paper on maritime security. The paper is titled IMO 2004 - "Focus on Security". It covers a variety of subjects including, its history, ISPS Code - how it works, ship's security officer - the role of the Master, port facilities - their control and compliance, responsibilities of government more .....
Implementation of SOLAS and ISPS Code - IMO has also published a document on Guidance Relating to the Implementation of Solas Ch. xi-2 and the ISPS Code more .....
Foreign Crews Working in NZ - The Guild has for some time being pursuing with NZ Government the issue of foreign crews being employed on NZ ships with resultant loss of job opportunities and training. The Guild has already identified Immigration (follow the links) and training as issues for Government to look at and has called for full up to date data to be gathered to allow a full investigation into issues facing coastal shipping. Historical Research Data linked to Immigration Issues - Letters / Advertisement / Work Permits/Visas Issued
Immigration Act Review - CTU makes submissions on discussion paper more .....
Health and Safety Reps - in the workplace are encouraged to visit and use this work safe web site. Post comments and discuss issues that affect safety in the workplace more .....
Seafarer's Bill of Rights - Further information is available on the ILO site more .....
Fatigue/Sleep Induced Accidents - The Swedish Maritime Administration has completed a study concerning collisions and groundings in which fatigue/sleep has shown to be of great or decisive significance. The International Maritime Organisation's Marine Environment Protection Committee report on this study is available for download more .....
Training in the Maritime Industry - This paper has been submitted to the Ministers of Transport and Economic Development. It was prepared by the Guild on behalf of industry representatives who participate in the Government's Coastal Shipping Forum more .....
Part 90 Maritime Rule (Pilotage) - The final rule is currently being prepared for issue. Following further consultation there are several changes to the final draft which are being considered. The new rule should be inplace by the end of 2009 or early 2010
Risk Protection Plan - Medical Loss of licence is of concern to members. The Guild has developed an income protection insurance proposal with assistance from Willis Insurance Broker and NZOS with premiums for the core package payable by employers. Contact Willis Employee Benefits here View the proposal and benefits more .....
MNZ - Qualification and Operational Limits Review - Maritime New Zealand is undertaking a major review of the qualification and operation limits rules. Review staff are travelling the country and holding meetings with those in the maritime industry to obtain feedback. The proposed new rules will be available next year for consultation
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Seeking Employment:
If you are a member seeking employment opportunities, the Guild may be able to help you. Contact the Guild
Offshore Marine Services:
Contact the Guild about current and upcoming vacancies
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Maritime Rules - MNZ Consultation
Maritime NZ is in the consultative process for the following rules
- Operational Limits Rule - Part 20
- Qualifications Rule - Part 32
- Maritime Sewage Discharge
- Shipboard Garbage disposal
Closed Consultation:
- Marine Protection Rule - Part 200
- Commercial Rafting Operations - Part 80b
- Audits and Examination Rule - Part 35
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NZ Ship Officer's Super Fund: Commentary provided from Gerry Breen (Trustee). To View Click Here For further information on the Super Fund - Contact Sarah Dench sarahd@nzmsg.co.nz
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Interested in NZ shipping history and news. Click Here.
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Experience Life at Sea, Marine Software
Careers and Employment Click Here
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NUMAST changes its name to NAUTILUS UK - visit the new web site here
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GUILD NEWS UPDATE Spring 2009
Collective Agreements - have been concluded
for Lyttleton tugs and pilots, Port of Tauranga pilots tugs , Westgate pilots, Tugs etc
Coastal Shipping - Recently the Guild wrote to the Immigration Minister objecting to our members being denied job opportunities in favour of applicants who required work permits.....
Liquigas - recently applied to the Minister for permission for 9 foreign ships .......
Real Journeys - Legal action brought in the ERA against the company's plans ......
Meetings: Auckland - 6th Nov, 4th Dec and Wellington 13th Nov and 11th Dec more ........
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Retirement Commision:
Visit the retirement commission website www.sorted.org.nz The site contains 23 different calculators and information on financial planning
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Visit the NZ Metservice Web Site:
Set up your own profile and receive weather information the way you want to view it - Metservice
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nzmsg@xtra.co.nz
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