VICT MUA Action

Dear Valued Customer,

OOCL customers will be aware of the recent media release from Victorian International Container Terminal (VICT) warning of serious industrial action at the Port of Melbourne.

Please note the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has provided further notice for Protected Industrial Action covering a work ban and stoppage at VICT as follows:

•           Tuesday 16th Feb, Four-hour stoppage from 16:00 to 20:00. During this period the entire terminal will stop operations.

•           Friday 19th Feb, 18:00 to Saturday 20th Feb 06:00. All landside and quayside operations will stop at this time.

•           Work ban by employees using personal mobile phones for work related matters for 48 hours, starting from Friday 19th Feb 06:00 to Sunday 21st Feb 06:00.

As advised by VICT, in order to assist transport, VICT will be extending landside hours to 18:00 on Saturday 20th and can further increase if there’s demand.

OOCL customers must expect increased disruption to sailing schedules.

OOCL will continue to keep customers aware of specific changes and delays to schedules as they are known.

Thank you for the attention and your continued support.

Yours faithfully,

OOCL (Australia) Pty Ltd.

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