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12 Jan 2016 / Australia

Industrial action confirmed

Svitzer Australia has confirmed that the AIMPE Engineers’ Union has proceeded with their planned industrial action on Svitzer operated tugs as various ports, as follows:
Geelong – 12-hour stoppage commenced at 0001 today (12 January). No delays to shipping movements.
Newcastle – 12-hour stoppage commenced at 0400 today. With current berthing restrictions in place due recent flooding events, approximately 8-10 movements are expected to be affected.
Sydney/Botany – 12-hour stoppage commenced at 1200 today. Minimal disruption expected, with 3 vessels to be affected at this stage, pending towage orders that may be changed.
Brisbane – 12-hour stoppage expected to commence at 0001 tomorrow (13 January). Approximately 5-6 vessels expected to be affected, pending towage orders that may change.
Melbourne – 12-hour stoppage to proceed from 1200 tomorrow. Approximnately 6-10 vessels expected to be affected across the port.
Fremantle/Kwinana – Expected stoppage from 0700 on Thursday 14 January.

AIMPE has also notified Svitzer of additional stoppages as follows:
Newcastle – 24-hour stoppage from 0001 on Friday 15 January.
Brisbane – 24-hour stoppage from 0001 on Saturday 16 January.
Adelaide – 24-hour stoppage from 0001 on Saturday 16 January.
Melbourne & Geelong – 24-hour stoppage from 0001 on Sunday 17 January.
Sydney & Botany – 24-hour stoppage from 0001 on Monday 18 January.
Fremantle & Kwinana – 24-hour stoppage from 0001 on Monday 18 January.

For information about operations in Australia contact GAC Australia at [email protected]

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