Young to Head New Zealand Shipping Federation
The New Zealand Shipping Federation (NZSF) said it has appointed Annabel Young as its new executive director.
It said Ms Young was a National Party list MP from 1997 to 2002 and since then she has been the chief executive at Federated Farmers, as well as the Pharmacy Guild.
The new executive director wants to get the issue of coastal shipping back on politicians' radar screen. "Everyone talks about road and rail but one look at a map of New Zealand tells you coastal shipping is a really important part of the transport network," she said.
The federation started in 1906 and its current members are Pacifica Shipping, Silver Fern Shipping, Strait Shipping, the Interislander, NIWA and cement companies.
The Federation said the appointment comes at a time after Pacifica Shipping and Strait Shipping announced the purchase of increased shipping capacity.
The New Zealand Shipping Federation president, Steve Chapman, says that the appointment of Young is a signal that the Shipping Federation wants a stronger voice in decision-making.
Annabel Young replaces Jim Doyle who was the Executive Director for three years. “We appreciate the good work done by Jim Doyle especially in respect of training and maritime qualifications in the shipping sector” said Chapman.