24 Jun 2024

Maritime Union worried about danger after Aratere grounding

From Morning Report, 6:47 am on 24 June 2024

The Maritime Union is concerned its workers have been placed in danger after the Interislander's Aratere ran aground on Friday. Thirty-nine crew members were on board the freight sailing, which lost its steering while heading out of Picton Harbour. They spent the night on board before returning to land on Saturday morning. Maritime Union spokesperson Victor Billot spoke to Corin Dann.