Seafarers Happiness Index hits all-time low
SEAFARERS’ welfare and job satisfaction levels have reached an all-time low according to the latest data from the Seafarers Happiness Index. An initiative of the Mission to...
Construction begins on 30-million litre fuel tank at Newcastle
PORT of Newcastle will soon be home to a 30-million litre fuel storage tank which will boost the nation’s fuel storage capabilities. The facility will be constructed at Park...
MtS Victoria announces new leadership as CEO steps down
MISSION to Seafarers Victoria will welcome a new chief executive as CEO Sue Dight steps down from the role. Ms Dight has been at the helm for the past five years at the historical...
Government commits $41 million to Newcastle green hydrogen hub
PORT of Newcastle’s green hydrogen hub project is set to receive up to $41 million in government funding. Port of Newcastle said the funding will position the port as the ideal...
Kawasaki liquefied hydrogen carrier granted approval in principle
A LARGE liquefied hydrogen carrier developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries has received approval in principle from Japanese ship classification society ClassNK. According to...
New initiative to support Ukrainian port workers
THE INTERNATIONAL Association for Ports and Harbors has joined forces with The Seafarers’ Charity to assist port workers and their families in Ukraine. The initiative reflects the...
Global Maritime Forum appoints new chair and board members
THE GLOBAL Maritime Forum has welcomed four new members to its board of directors, including a new chair. Jan Dieleman, president of Cargill Ocean Transportation, was elected...
Swire Shipping affiliate to acquire Westwood Shipping Lines
SWIRE Shipping has announced its affiliate SSPL US has signed a definite agreement to acquire Westwood Shipping Lines, an independent vessel operator based in the United States....
Sunken TasPorts tugs prepared for removal from Devonport
SUNKEN TasPorts tugs York Cove and Campbell Cove are being prepared to be lifted from the Mersey River in Port of Devonport. United Salvage has been working to remove the...
CTAA slams Hutchison levy hikes
HUTCHINSON Ports Australia’s announcement of an increase to its infrastructure levy last week has been received with concern by the Container Transport Alliance Australia. Under...
Japanese bank invests in seafarers' eMoney platform
JAPAN’S largest bank MUFG has invested in MarCoPay Inc, an electronic money platform designed for seafarers and operated by NYK Line. The investment partnership, announced this...
NYK receives methanol-fuelled chemical tanker
NIPPON Yusen Kaisha (NYK) Line has welcomed a third vessel into its growing fleet of methanol-fuelled chemical tankers. Built at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea, Grouse Sun...
Man dies following accident at Sydney container yard
A MAN has died after being struck by a reversing forklift at a container yard in Banksmeadow, Sydney, on Thursday night (21 April). NSW Police said in a statement the man,...
Meat grant to boost exports
AUSTRALIAN meat exports to the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia are set to benefit from a $827,860 government grant. The grant was awarded to the Red Meat Advisory...
Engage Towage awarded Carnival Australia contract
ENGAGE Towage Sydney has been awarded a contract to deliver towage services for Carnival Australia’s operations in Sydney Harbour. A joint venture between Engage Marine and Smit...
