Planned industrial action

21 Oct 2021 / Brisbane & Newcastle, Australia

Tug operator Svitzer Australia has received notification of work stoppages from the Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engineers (AIMPE) at Brisbane and Newcastle, as follows:
- Brisbane: an 8-hour stoppage from 00.01 am to 08.01 am, Sunday 24 October
- Newcastle: a 4-hour stoppage from 10.00 am to 02.00 pm, Monday 25 October

Svitzer will be in contact with customers, agents and port stakeholders directly affected by this protected industrial action, and will do all they can to minimise disruption, including reviewing schedules and crewing requirements.

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