Serco and AAD celebrate Nuyina's success during Antarctic season
SERCO and the Australian Antarctic Division have celebrated the successful operations of research vessel Nuyina during this year’s Antarctic season. The celebration took place in...
Port of Newcastle warned of upcoming shipping blockade
PROTESTERS are planning to block coal shipments at Port of Newcastle this weekend, and port stakeholders have been warned of potential disruptions. The protest, “The People’s...
Analysts explore influx of smaller vessels on Trans-Pacific routes
SHIPPING analyst Sea-Intelligence has examined an influx in smaller vessels sailing Trans-Pacific routes to determine whether it was indicative of a systemic change. On the...
Arrival of Pacific Explorer an "emotional homecoming" for Sydney maritime community
PACIFIC Explorer’s return to Sydney on Monday has been celebrated as a new chapter in the harbour city's maritime heritage. The P&O cruise ship arrived in Australia on 18 April...
Government orders two Austal Evolved Cape-class patrol boats
THE federal government has announced a $124 million investment in two new Evolved Cape-class patrol boats, to be delivered by Western Australian shipbuilder Austal. The two boats...
UK cargo worker charged for crystal meth shipment to Australia
A WOMAN working in the United Kingdom’s cargo sector has been charged for her suspected involvement in smuggling 24 kilograms of crystal meth into Australia last year. She was one...
$1.5 billion NT port investment sparks concern for community and environment
THE announcement of a $1.5-billion investment in port infrastructure in the Northern Territory has been received with concern for the health of the surrounding community. The...
Ukraine war and China outbreak are impacting crew change, GMF says
THE latest data from the Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator suggests the number of seafarers working beyond the expiry of their contracts has dipped since last month....
Wharf 7 rebuild to commence at NZ Eastland Port
NEW Zealand’s Eastland Port has awarded infrastructure company McConnell Dowell the contract to rebuild Wharf 7 as part of a NZ$60 million project. The Wharf 7 upgrade project is...
Floods wreak havoc at South Africa’s busiest container port
A MAJOR flood in South Africa has swept away stacks of containers and disrupted shipping at Port of Durban, the busiest container port in Sub-Saharan Africa. Intense rainfall in...
10,000 litres of diesel spilled at Port of Lady Barron
A LOADED fuel trailer has spilled around 10,000 litres of diesel on Flinders Island, Tasmania, prompting clean-up efforts aimed at keeping the fuel away from the coastline. The...
200 ships receive contaminated bunkers at Port of Singapore
A PRELIMINARY investigation has found around 200 ships have been supplied with contaminated bunker fuel at the Port of Singapore, many of which have reported engine problems. The...
Global trade outlook has "darkened" amid war and shipping disruptions, WTO says
AN analysis from the World Trade Organization has illustrated the current fragility of global trade between the Russia-Ukraine conflict and shipping disruptions in China. WTO...
Stevedore C3 delivers industry-first log loader
STEVEDORING company C3, part of Linx Cargo Care Group, has delivered an industry-first log grapple loading system at Port of Tauranga in New Zealand. The log loading machine was...
MIAL to host Maritime Decarbonisation Summit series
MARITIME Industry Australia is set to host the inaugural MIAL Maritime Decarbonisation Summit series in Melbourne this month. Scheduled to commence on 27 April, the summit aims to...
