Maritime Union of Australia
Shipping
Australian seafarers work around the coast shipping domestic cargoes of goods, oil, ore, carrying our multi-billion LNG exports to Asia, chasing fish poachers in the Southern Ocean and our northern frontiers, ferrying passengers across the Bass Strait and carrying scientists into the Antartic. They also work on tugs, ferries, dredges and some international trades. In peace they are at the forefront of trade, in war they offer vital logistics support to our armed services. The MUA covers around 3,000 seafarers also known as Integrated Ratings, caterers and cooks.
Current Campaign
KEEP AUSTRALIA AFLOAT
Industry Press
- Time for a Sea Change Size: mb The argument for urgent reform of the Australian shipping industry
- National OHS Bulletin Size: mb MUA response to serious safety incidents during Cyclone Billy, meeting with NOPSA
EBA's & Awards
Dozens of enterprise agreements cover MUA seafarers including.....
Industry News & Events
Union Links
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Ships Map Check out the live world google map of ships, ports and photo gallery. Zoom in on your area, port or vessel in your port. Get information on its flag, what cargo it is carrying and its next port of call. This map developed the by Greek universities shows ship positions within an hour or real time. It even warns if cargo on board is hazardous -
AMSA monthly ship detention list AMSA Port State Control (PSC). Ships failing inspections can be held in port to undergo repairs and comply with international regulations. Australian maritime workers and the ships' crew often raise the alarm over unseaworthy vessels and exploited crew.
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Australian Maritime Safety Authority The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is a government agency overseeing ship safety and other services to the Australian maritime industry.
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ITFseafarers: your port of call online Welcome to all seafarers worldwide. Discover your rights. Find out information about a ship. Talk to other seafarers
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International Transport Workers' Federation The ITF has been helping seafarers since 1896 and today represents the interests of seafarers worldwide, of whom over 600,000 are members of ITF affiliated unions, including the Maritime Union of Australia
The Hungry Mile and Barangaroo
29 Aug 2010 Sydney artist Jane Bennett has been artist in residence on the Hungry Mile for the past 5 years, documenting the end of an era with the closure of our working harbour
Event World Maritime Day Sydney, NSW 28 Sep 2010