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New Zealand union demands independent check on foreign crew of stranded ferry paid below ILO wage.
The Maritime Union of New Zealand is urging Maritime NZ to conduct an independent welfare check on the foreign crew of the former ferry Vega, now anchored in Tasman Bay for over 50 days.
The vessel, formerly Aratere, is awaiting import approval from India to proceed to a shipbreaking yard.
MUNZ alleges crew are being paid far below the International Labour Organization’s 2026 minimum wage, with a basic monthly salary of just $206 USD, totaling $550 USD even with overtime.
Despite claims from the ship’s agents and master that crew are healthy and supplied, the union says they’ve been isolated with no clear timeline for resolution.
MUNZ is demanding independent verification and the right to repatriation, highlighting concerns over labor standards for seafarers on foreign-registered vessels in New Zealand waters.
El sindicato neozelandés exige una verificación independiente de la tripulación extranjera del ferry varado pagado por debajo del salario de la OIT.