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flag New Zealand funds seafarers’ welfare at 12 ports with $1M annually from shipping fees, ensuring crew well-being supports trade.

flag New Zealand is allocating nearly $1 million annually to 12 of its 13 international commercial ports to support seafarers’ welfare, funded through maritime operator levies. flag The grants, managed by Maritime NZ, provide essential services like Wi-Fi, medical transport, financial aid, and rights information, reinforcing the country’s global leadership in maritime welfare. flag Associate Transport Minister James Meager highlighted that 99% of New Zealand’s trade relies on shipping, making crew well-being critical to the economy. flag All ports that applied received funding; Port Otago opted to fund its own services. flag The initiative, now in its second year, is unique in being industry-funded, ensuring beneficiaries contribute proportionally.

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