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MUA condemn slave ship operating off Semaphore Coast14 March 2008By MUA media release -
The Destiny Queen, an unregulated foreign ship operating in South Australian waters is now operating off the Semaphore beach. The Destiny Queen an Abalone grow out vessel was formerly crewed and operated by Australians from 2001 to 2004 before being replaced with cheap foreign labour continuing to operate in SA waters without the need for appropriate visas and Australian terms and conditions. The vessel will conduct a heavy fuel transfer just off the Semaphore coast without endorsed safety procedures today threatening the pristine beaches of Gulf St Vincent. The MUA said the vessel highlighted concerns it will raise during the federal government's review of Australian shipping announced on Wednesday. The MUA argues the Federal Government should compel ship owners/aquaculture operators to employ Australians on appropriate Australian terms and conditions when solely operating in Australian waters. The state government should also use its powers to prevent this vessel operating in SA waters The MUA is also calling on the Destiny Group of company's to allow SafeWork SA inspectors and international Transport Workers Federation (ITF) to board vessel and inspect crew's wages, conditions and welfare against SA law and ILO conventions. The vessel will commence ship to shipe fuel transfer @ 0700 Friday 14 March threatening SA's pristine coastal beaches. Contact: Jamie Newlyn MUA SA branch secretary on 0419 517 487
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