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Rio Tinto General Manager of Iron Ore Railway, port and base services Ivan Vella stated that the company had been working with Westug for a long time.
"This new contract confirms the value and opportunity of the next phase." It is important to note that Rio Tinto's values in local sourcing match those of Westug and we are looking forward to to see the benefits of this approach being pbaded on to local businesses and Pilbara workers. "[19659002] Industrial tensions between maritime unions, large miners and tugboat operators have been bubbling over the last few years
Unions are upset by tug companies that adopt "partnership models" that resemble the model of law firms.
In 2014, a dispute between Teekay Shipping and the Maritime Union of Australia has threatened to close operations at Port Hedland.
Australian Institute of Mar Engineers and engineers represent marine engineers and were also active ifs in the ports of Pilbara.
Federal Institute President Martin Byrne said he had a "showdown" with Westug, but congratulated the company. to engage with them in the future.
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