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This same I.T.F. Resolution urges all I.T.F. Affiliated seafarers' ahd dockers' unions to take whatever action it is possible for them to take in order to ensure compliance with the principles laid down in this Resolution.
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On the 22nd March 1972, an article appeared in the Hong Kong press indicating that, on the previous day, Australian Maritime Unions began a ban on all "flags of convenience" ships visiting Australian ports, as part of a campaign by the International Transport Workers' Federation.
It was reported the Australian Council of Trade Unions (A.C.T.U.) was supporting the aim of the ban which, ostensibly, was to ensure that Australian ships and crews were used for Australian exports and imports. It was further reported that the Australian maritime unions were demanding that all foreign ships coming to Australia agree to wage rates and conditions specified by the I.T.F.
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This ban by the Australian Maritime Unions followed a meeting held on the 20th March 1972 in which they and the (Australian) Waterside Workers' Federation, acting under the auspices of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (A.C.T.U.),agreed to combine in a campaign of action against flags of convenience and crews of convenience vessels. A copy of the paper containing their decision is at Aanexure C.
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The I.T.F. Resolution which is stated to have been put into effect in Australia, could involve some 27 vessels which trade regularly to Australia and whose beneficial owners have their place of business in Hong Kong. These vessels could be held to be flag of convenience and crew of convenience vessels as defined by the I.T.F.
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A list of the vessels concerned showing their beneficial owners is at Annexure D. These owners are members of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association which has shown considerable concern at the threat to ban vessels operated by their members. The Association has sought legal advice both in Hong Kong (Johnson, Stokes and Master) and in Australia with a view to ensuring that the vessels of their members are permitted to work their cargoes in Australian ports without any restrictions placed upon them. Additionally, the chairman of the Association (Captain C. Vanderperre) and the immediate past chairman (Mr. A.J. Hardy), both of whom are associated
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