Move raises questions about how recently purchased vessels from New Zealand will be operated
With the latest move, the Naval Service has gone from a fleet of nine active ships to just two in the space of four years.
“The reasons for this are well known; failure to implement safe and fair working conditions and failure to pay adequate allowances for hours worked.” The Defence Forces is examining the possibility of asking other nation’s navies to train personnel in an effort to quickly address the crisis. This follows the retention of a maritime recruitment company earlier this year to find personnel globally. This company, however, has warned the Defence Forces the hiring environment is extremely competitive.It hopes it can bring crew numbers back up so the Joyce can be put back to sea in December and Shaw at some point in 2024.
The Department of Defence said it has been informed the Naval Service is “adopting a three ship posture with immediate effect”. Multiple sources said only two ships will be available for patrol, however.
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