On 1 st April 1996, HKSU became one of the ITF affiliates. Shigeru Wada, the Asia Pacific Regional Secretary of ITF. On 8 th December 1995, three Hong Kong seafarers’ unions – MNOG-HK, Hong Kong Seamen’s Union (HKSU) and Amalgamated Unions of Seafarers, Hong Kong (AUSHK) signed the memorandum of understanding with the presence of Mr. There was also more cooperation with other Hong Kong based merchant marine seafarers organizations.ĭuring the time of Captain Pang, the Club was extended with the grant of ITF Seafarers’ Welfare Fund. During the time of Captain Wu, the Guild became more high profile and proactive, and prominent in the affairs of the shipping industry as the industry was expanding rapidly. He was the first Hong Kong merchant marine officer to hold this post. Wu, who was formerly the Assistant Director of Marine, was appointed as the General Secretary of the Guild. Thomson was appointed as the General Secretary. In 1986, the Guild was then moved to 13/F Alliance Building, while the Merchant Service Club occupied 11/F Alliance Building. Due to popular demand, the Club membership was opened up to Marine Department officials and the shipping community in general, as well as other suitable members. The membership of the Club and the use of it became very popular. During the time of Captain Farrow, the Club was set up. Farrow was elected as the General Secretary. In general, the main purpose of trade unions was known to act as associations of wage earners or salaried staff, and existed to maintain and improve the conditions of work and rates of pay of their members.
In 1980, the Guild became the affiliate of International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), which functioned to support its member trade unions and to defend the interests of transport workers in the global economy. Alex Griffiths was appointed as the General Secretary. The Guild office settled down on 11/F Alliance Building on 28 th July 1975. With strong membership and healthy financial reserves, the Guild Executive Council decided to purchase a permanent property on 11/F Alliance Building, 130-136 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan. In 1975, Captain Roy Shorthouse agreed to act as the General Secretary.
However, he served the Guild for only six months due to settlement problem. Wilson was appointed to be the General Secretary.
At the time when our assets returned to the Hong Kong stock market, it turned out to be a well shape. Our assets were invested in Euro bonds until the market in Hong Kong had been stabilized. During his period of office, the Guild fortunately left the Hong Kong stock market prior to financial crash. For radio officers the yearly subscription was HK$150. The yearly Guild subscription was fixed at HK$300 for masters, navigators and engineers. Then, Captain John Roe was appointed as the General Secretary from 1972 to 1973. Jack Kay was the General Secretary until 1972.
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