The Maritime Union of Australia has urged all Australians to recognise today (September 23) as World Maritime Day, as designated by the United Nations.
Up until recently the MUA members on board were worried about their future in as much as the blue water fleet crewed by Australians on our coast was disappearing at an alarming rate .
Unions have joined industry in welcoming the return of Anthony Albanese as Transport Minister in what is regarded as Government commitment to implement the ship policy announced during the election