Ferries

The MUA represents workers on Sydney Ferries and The Spirit of Tasmania. This includes seagoing and shore staff.

Industry News & Events

Union Dues - New Base Rates

4 Jan 2012 In line with union policy, union dues base rates will increase as at January 2012. Members will be aware that this occurs each calendar year. See pdf below for a table of rates
MUA members vote to accept Sydney Ferries offer

22 Nov 2011 MUA members today approved the negotiated outcome for the transition of Sydney Ferries at a stopwork meeting in Sydney.
FED UP FERRY WORKERS JOIN RALLY IN THE DOMAIN

8 Sep 2011 The Maritime Union of Australia wishes to advise that many of its members will stop work today to attend a rally of public sector workers opposed to recent announcements by the O’Farrell Government surrounding the privatisation of Sydney Ferries.
MUA Committed to Public Ownership of Sydney Ferries

5 Sep 2011 The Sydney Branch of the Maritime Union of Australia remains convinced that public ownership continues to be the best option for Sydney Ferries.
Event
MUA National Conference: Organise, Unite, Fight!

SYDNEY, NSW, 26 Feb 2012
Event
February Stop Work Meeting

Australia-wide, ACT, 6 Mar 2012

Sydney Ferries
Sydney Ferries has operated on Sydney Harbour and its related waterways for over 135 years. Today Sydney Ferries is recognised as an Australian icon and proudly carries over 14 million customers each year.
Spirit of Tasmania
Spirit of Tasmania travels nightly from Melbourne and Devonport (Tasmania) and some days during peak periods. Accommodation options range from Deluxe Cabins for passengers who like to travel in style to Ocean Recliners for the budget conscious.