Victor Billot: Maritime Union Spokesperson on the Government's plans to fund a rescue tugboat for the Cook Strait

Ferry and cruise passengers could be facing a new levy.  The Government is weighing up how to fund a permanent rescue tugboat for the Cook Strait, and a user pays system is on the table.   They’ve contracted MMA Vision to provide emergency cover in the meantime, but a long-term solution is still up in the air.  Maritime Union Spokesperson Victor Billot told Mike Hosking they’re happy to see the temporary measures, but there does need to be a long-term plan.  However, he says they’re unsure a user pays model is the right fit, or that it would be easy to enforce.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.