Global port leaders highlight advantages of digitalisation in crises
PORT leaders from around the world who met under the remit of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development have highlighted the role of technology in safeguarding ports...
Freight forwarder charged for smuggling 7000 litres of alcohol in container
A FREIGHT forwarder who was imprisoned for importing 100,000 cigarettes into Australia has been fined $20,000 for smuggling 7000 litres of alcohol in the same shipping container....
MSQ to host three-day pollution response exercise in Gladstone
MARITIME Safety Queensland has announced it will lead a pollution response exercise in Gladstone on Tuesday to protect coastal waters from ship-sourced pollution. MSQ general...
Sailors' Society launches global Wellness at Sea conference for cadets
SAILORS’ Society has announced the launch of a series of global wellness and mental health conferences to help maritime students navigate challenges around stress, diversity and...
THE DCN WEEKLY PODCAST: A roundup of the week's news
THE LATEST episode of The DCN Weekly covers our top news stories for the week, including a milestone in reporting seafarer fatalities at sea and an investigation into a fatal...
ICS celebrates centenary ahead of Shaping the Future of Shipping summit
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping will celebrate its centenary next week, ahead of its Shaping the Future of Shipping summit. The ICS was established in 1921. The global body...
Shipping resilient despite congestion, war, fires and crew shortages, but challenges still growing
LARGER vessels, crew shortages, port congestion, challenging decarbonisation targets and the war in Ukraine allow no room for complacency in shipping, according to marine insurer...
The Seafarers' Charity appoints new CEO
THE SEAFARERS’ Charity has announced the appointment of Deborah Layde as its new chief executive officer as current CEO Catherine Spencer steps down. Ms Layde has worked at The...
Ship charterers publish data revealing the environmental impact of shipping
MAJOR ship charterers and operators have published data disclosing the alignment of their shipping activities with industry’s goal to reduce GHG emissions from international...
ATSB releases findings on fatal helicopter crash during pilot transfer
THE AUSTRALIAN Transport Safety Bureau has released its final report on a fatal helicopter crash during a pilot transfer off the coast of Port Hedland. The tragedy occurred on the...
Seafarer costs to accelerate as officer shortages worsen
SEAFARER wage rates are expected to accelerate as the officer supply and demand imbalance worsens, according to global shipping consultancy Drewry. The company’s latest Manning...
Tasmania to reopen to cruise ships
TASPORTS is preparing to welcome cruise ships back to its ports following the state premier’s announcement that Tasmania will reopen to cruising. Premier and minister for health...
1500 seafarers vaccinated at Port Botany
NSW Ports has announced almost 1500 seafarers have been vaccinated at Port Botany over the past twelve months through the Seafarers Vaccination Program. The program is a joint...
ICS launches shipping policy principles to guide dialogue with World Trade Organization
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping has launched its Shipping Policy Principles for Pandemic Recovery this week to guide formal discussions between the World Trade Organization...
IMO rejects ICS decarbonisation fund proposal
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping has denounced the International Maritime Organization’s reported rejection of a research and development fund for decarbonisation projects...
