31 Jul 2015 / Australia, Port Hedland

Risk of tug strike - Update: 31 July 2014

Tugs are still working as normal at Port Hedland and no stoppages have been declared. The three days notice period for any industrial action remains in place. Negotiations between Teekay Shipping and tug crews are continuing to reach a satisfactory outcome, and are presently subject to mediation in the Fair Work Commission. All three maritime unions (MUA, AIMPE & AMOU)have held protected action ballots which approved taking protected action. The MUA have approved the taking of stoppages of 2, 4, 6 and 12 hours, AIMPE has approved similar including stoppages of 24 & 48 hours duration. Safety and/or emergency related work will be exempt from all stoppages. For information about operations in Australia contact GAC Australia at [email protected]

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