Labour Court recommends Celtic Tugs move to three crews if tender succeeds

The Labour Court recommended that Celtic Tugs introduce a two-tug, three-crew operation after the tender process if the company succeeds. The change would reduce staffing by three; the company said two reductions would come through planned retirements and it was prepared to discuss terms for the third position, which would be made redundant. The recommendation was signed on 23 December 2020. The Services Industrial Professional Technical Union said the proposed roster was unworkable and would not give workers more time off. Celtic Tugs said it needed a roster change to compete for a contract requiring a two-tug operation. The Court recommended that the parties address roster and operational issues and agree redundancy terms and any related compensation matters.