I have been advised by Carole Furlow, John’s wife, that John had passed away recently and she was keen for his former shipmates and MUA members to be aware of his passing.

It is with the greatest regret to report that staunch Delegate and beloved MUA member Brendan Ingleson passed away on Tuesday morning from a heart attack.

Wharfies at Qube Ports Newcastle will walk off the job for 48 hours from 8am today after the company continued to push for a massive wage cut for its workforce.

The Maritime Union of Australia has questioned the motivation of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority by secretly endorsing the operation of unmanned vessels while at the same time staying silent on the need for Australian seafarers to protect our coast.