South Australia Branch MUA

The South Australian Branch is committed to ensuring all members are supported and participate in decisions that govern their respective working lives.

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Published: 23 Mar 2020

During this current COVID-19 health crisis we have brought together the following information for members.
What is Coronavirus
Workplace Health and Safety Obligations
The Maritime Union of Australia has made the following demands on governments and employers during this global health crisis.

Published: 24 Aug 2025

Integrated Rating qualifications

Members are reminded that there are two levels of IR qualification, also illustrated in the flowchart from AMSA below:

II/4 III/4 Integrated Rating (corresponding to STCW Navigational Watch Rating and Engine Room Watch Rating, plus TAGS books and seatime)

After a further seven months of seatime, IRs are eligible to upgrade to:

Published: 19 Aug 2025

MUA South Australian Branch Coordinator

Maritime Union of Australia

Job description

Work Type: Full-time, 35hrs/week, ongoing
Location: Port Adelaide

Key Benefits of Employment at the Maritime Union of Australia:

Published: 1 Aug 2025

MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA

MEDIA RELEASE

1 AUGUST 2025

Published: 28 Jul 2025

MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA

MEDIA RELEASE

29 JULY 2025

Indigenous wharfies and seafarers of the world call for peace at MUA Conference

A world first International First Nations maritime workers conference was held in Sydney last week. Participating in the unapologetically political gathering were First Nations representatives from across Australia, the Pacific and the Americas.

Published: 25 Jun 2025

Australian maritime union leaders acknowledge seafarers strategic, social and economic importance on Day of the Seafarer.

The three Australian maritime unions, representing deck crew (MUA), engineers (AIMPE) and officers (AMOU) join together with global labour and maritime organisations in celebrating the Day of the Seafarer 2025, a day to recognise the immense contribution of the world’s seafarers – the essential workers who keep global trade, supply chains, and our island nation afloat.

Published: 13 Apr 2025