Shipping industry agrees on MLC amendments to improve life at sea
THE MARITIME Labour Convention 2006 may soon be amended to improve the living and working conditions of the global seafaring workforce. The International Labour Organization...
R U OK? New initiative drives conversations in road transport sector
HEALTHY Heads in Trucks & Sheds has today launched an initiative to ensure workers in road transport, warehousing and logistics industries know when and how to have conversations...
Unions "disappointed" by apparent shortcomings of MLC updates
SEAFARERS’ unions have expressed disappointment over an update to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 following the recent announcement of eight amendments agreed on by industry....
NHVR to regulate heavy vehicles in NSW
IN AUGUST this year, responsibility for the regulation of heavy vehicles in New South Wales will transition from Transport for NSW to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator....
IMO adopts guidelines against wildlife smuggling
THE INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organization has reportedly adopted new guidelines to combat criminal networks exploiting maritime supply chains to traffic wildlife. According to...
Nautical Institute celebrates 50th anniversary onboard James Craig
THE NAUTICAL Institute celebrated its 50th anniversary in Darling Harbour on Thursday night onboard James Craig, a restored 19th century barque. The global body for maritime...
600 displaced I-Kiribati seafarers repatriated
MORE than 600 seafarers from the Republic of Kiribati have reportedly returned home after becoming stranded overseas due to crew change complications. Many of the seafarers were...
Westport project advances with multimillion-dollar investment
FURTHER funding has been committed to the Fremantle’s Westport project, which includes the establishment of a new outer harbour and container port built in Kwinana. Under a...
Australia among the worst countries for crew change and shore leave, ICS says
A REPORT from the International Chamber of Shipping has identified Australia as responsible for some of the worst treatment of seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Perfect...
East Devonport dredging receives environmental approval
THE ENVIRONMENT Protection Authority of Tasmania has approved proposed dredging and reclamation works at East Devonport as part of Project QuayLink. The $240 million...
AMSA to focus on crew rest hours in inspection campaign
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority has launched a focused inspection campaign on hours of work and rest. The campaign coincides with a stated focus on marine incident...
WA renewable energy hubs to boost Australia's hydrogen exports
A RENEWABLE energy project aimed at boosting Australia’s position as a green energy exporter could see two new hydrogen hubs built in Western Australia. Renewable energy company...
Neptune Indicator explores Ukraine war's impact on crew change
THE LATEST data from the Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator suggests the crew change crisis has not re-escalated amid the Ukraine war, but challenges remain for Russian and...
Change in leadership at Port of Melbourne and Kimberley Ports
PORT of Melbourne and Kimberley Ports Authority have announced they will undergo a shift in executive leadership in the coming months. Kimberley Ports Authority has announced its...
Shipping tech companies partner on unmanned container feeder project
SHIPPING technology company Massterly, partially owned by Wilhelmsen, has announced its involvement in a plan to replace traditional feeder vessels in Norway with autonomous,...
