Tory government fails to protect seafarers as new French legislation comes into force Maritime union, RMT has criticised the Tory government for its failure to introduce mandatory protections for seafarers,…
Maritime union, RMT today remembers the 193 crew and passengers who lost their lives in waters off Zeebrugge on 6th March 1987 when the Herald of Free Enterprise capsized. National…
Seafarer Union RMT today responded to disgraced P&O Ferries CEO Peter Hebblethwaite’s announcement of a new freight route between the Thames Freeport and Europoort in Rotterdam. Mick Lynch, RMT General…
The Just Transition Commission has released their Annual Report for 2023 claiming that Scotland is not on track to deliver a just transition in energy, and “significant” further action and support is…
Joint statement from RMT, TUC, ITF, ITUC and Nautilus “P&O Ferries’ brutal sacking of 800 dedicated seafarers in March 2022 was one of the most shocking episodes in modern industrial relations.…
Seafarers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) could take strike action later this year, the RMT has warned. On Wednesday a nine-week ballot will open after RMT members rejected a…
Oil prices rise slightly as Russia oil price cap set to come into force, with Brent up 1% above $86. Easing of Covid restrictions in China, though uneven, lift indices…
General Secretary Mick Lynch said: “For the third time in a month P&O’s Cypriot flagged Pride of Kent has failed a full safety inspection by the MCA. “Passengers and hauliers…
Trade unionists and the wider community will hold a protest at Larne port this afternoon, over safety fears of P&O vessels. This week the European Causeway drifted for hours in…
On Day of the Seafarer RMT responds to the Maritime Skills Commission’s report on the Seafarer Cadet Review RMT General Secretary, Mick Lynch said: “RMT welcome proposals to increase seafarer training…
RMT pays tribute to Merchant Seafarers’ Humanitarian and Rescue work SEAFARER UNION RMT today paid tribute to the humanitarian principles that its members continue to uphold on seas across the…
RMT demand action to end pandemic pay betrayal for CalMac key workers SCOTTISH FERRIES UNION RMT today wrote to the Minister for Islands, Energy and Connectivity, Paul Wheelhouse MSP demanding…
RMT responds to Freeport and Offshore measures in budget MARITIME AND OFFSHORE Union RMT today responded to the Chancellor’s Budget statement. RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said; “The furlough extension…
RMT demand Government action to stop shipowner exploitation of seafarers SEAFARERS UNION RMT today responded to the latest Government statistics on the number of UK seafarers working in the shipping…
RMT expresses shock and disgust at Wightlink’s reluctance to take up taxpayer support as members prepare for strike action over attack on conditions WIGHTLINK UNION RMT expressed shock and disgust…
RMT announces dispute with Stena Line over pandemic sick pay RMT announces dispute with Stena Line over pandemic sick pay FERRIES Union RMT today confirmed that it was in dispute…
RMT respond to Tonnage Tax reform reports Shipping Union RMT today responded to press reports that the Government will use Singapore as a model for its planned reform of the…
RMT calls for an end for modern slavery in the offshore supply sector SEAFARER Union RMT today responded to news that the Maltese-registered offshore supply vessel Ben Nevis was detained…
RMT raise concern over P&O’s plans for the Pride of York out of Hull SEAFARERS Union RMT today registered concern over the potential impact on local jobs and the taxpayer…
RMT condemns attempts to sail the detained Ben Nevis from Aberdeen in flagrant breach of international maritime law SEAFARERS’ UNION RMT today condemned efforts by Global Offshore Services to sail…
RMT registers support for Coastguard Agency’s detention of ship for exploitation of crew SEAFARERS’ Union RMT has registered its support for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s detention of the Maltese…
RMT responds to news of latest savage P&O cuts RATINGS UNION RMT today responded to the news that P&O Ferries is making more seafarer redundancies in the UK and cutting…
RMT Welcome Minimum Wage Law for Seafarers and Calls for Compliance SEAFARERS UNION RMT welcomed the entry into law today of entitlement to the National Minimum Wage for thousands of…
National Minimum Wage and Seafarers – RMT issues blunt warning over crewing practices SEAFARERS UNION RMT today raised the alarm over the impact of the shipping industry’s crewing policies on…
RMT warns of massive UK jobs crisis in Seafarers Awareness Week RATINGS Union RMT today issued a warning to the Government as part of Seafarers Awareness Week 2020, with its…