The chaplain of the mission for seafarers in Lyttleton is concerned about its funding in the close future, the lack of which would eventually mean a severe struggle for its seafarer welfare sector.
The New Zealand government’s lack of commitment towards the local maritime industry can soon put to threat its sustainability, an issue that had been apparent prior to the COVID-19 pandemic as well.
As per a report released by the Human Rights At Sea, in April, regarding the situation, it was...