Work stoppages announced

28 Apr 2021 / Fremantle & Kwinana, Australia

Tug operator Svitzer Australia has received notification from the Maritime Union of Australia of protected industrial action by its members employed by Svitzer at the West Australia ports of Kwinana and Fremantle.

The union has announced that two 4-hour work stoppages are planned at both ports tomorrow (Thursday 29 April), starting at 3:00am and 3:00pm local time respectively.

A 24-hour work stoppage is also planned for Thursday 6 May, starting at 12:01am local time.

Svitzer is reviewing schedules and crewing requirements to minimise any potential disruption.

For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in Australia, contact GAC Australia at [email protected]

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