ATSB study flags theme in level-crossing collisions
AN ANALYSIS of 49 level-crossing collisions found obstructed views or failure to detect oncoming trains contributed to most accidents involving heavy vehicles. The stated goal of...
Revenue and volumes up at ICTSI
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) has reported its revenue increased to US$2.39 billion in the 2023 financial year, a 6% increase from 2022. The terminal...
Bulker Rubymar sinks in Red Sea
THE BULK carrier Rubymar has sunk in the southern Red Sea. Yemen’s Ansar Allah (also known as the Houthis) attacked the vessel with ballistic missiles almost two weeks ago,...
CMA CGM completes Bolloré Logistics takeover
CMA CGM has bought 100% of Bolloré Logistics, the transport and logistics division of France-headquartered Bolloré Group. Negotiations for the €4.8-billion deal (about $8.5...
Maritime unions form trans-Tasman federation
THE MARITIME Union of Australia has formed a trans-Tasman federation with the Maritime Union of New Zealand. The new maritime federation, announced at the MUA National Conference...
Incat Crowther to design second-generation ferry
AUSTRALIAN marine engineering company Incat Crowther has been tasked with designing a new second-generation passenger ferry for a company in Singapore. Majestic Fast Ferry...
Penfield Marine becomes Maersk Tankers
US-BASED pool operator Penfield Marine has rebranded as Maersk Tankers. Maersk Tankers acquired the company in January this year. The rebranding is part of an ongoing integration...
Virgin Voyages pulls Aussie cruises over Red Sea dangers
CRUISE line Virgin Voyages has cancelled its Australian port calls for the 2024/25 cruise season over escalating dangers to shipping in the Red Sea. Virgin Voyages revised...
Govt backs work to boost Broome's import capabilities
THE AUSTRALIAN government has given the all-clear for work to continue on expanding border services at the Port of Broome. The government is planning work to with border agencies...
370kg of drugs seized from Sydney storage facility
POLICE are calling on the public to help identify the criminal syndicate behind 300 kilograms of MDMA and 70 kilograms of ketamine seized from a Sydney storage facility. The drugs...
Pilot transfer safety guidelines to roll out across Aussie ports
NEW guidelines on marine pilot transfer arrangements will be implemented across Australian ports following an endorsement from Ports Australia. Several pilot transfer incidents in...
Dust fence improves air quality at port
A 90-metre-long dust fence at the port of Geraldton appears to have improved air quality around the port since its installation last year. The fence is part of a port-wide program...
Missile-damaged ship evacuated in in Gulf of Aden
YEMEN’S Ansar Allah militia have attacked another ship in the Gulf of Aden, and claims the vessel is at risk of sinking. The militia, also known as the Houthis, struck the bulk...
Maritime security operation launched in Red Sea
THE EUROPEAN Council has launched a defensive maritime security operation aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and surrounding waters. EUNAVFOR ASPIDES was set...
Industry calls for release of Galaxy Leader crew
TWENTY-NINE shipping industry organisations are calling for the release of the crew of Galaxy Leader. The organisations issued a joint statement on 19 February, marking three...
