New engine for PNG-based tug
Pacific Towing (PacTow) is celebrating the return of its tug Waiowa to the water. One of PacTow’s 11 tugs, Waiowa is back at work following an engine replacement. Predominantly...
Port of Townsville launches second annual Community Fund
THE Port of Townsville is inviting not-for-profits, community groups and schools to apply for its second annual Community Fund, with a share in $50,000 up for grabs for eligible...
The week in bulk: Business as usual despite disruptions
THE Baltic Dry Index last week saw a slight incline, ending the week higher than it started. The BDI for Friday 4 March was 2148, an increase of 3.5% on the previous Friday (when...
DCN Magazine March edition: Feature Focus – DCN Shipping Awards review
The March 2022 edition of the DCN magazine is now available to read online! In this edition, we celebrate the winners and finalists of the 2021 DCN Shipping & Maritime Industry...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 25 February 2022
THE Baltic Dry Index last week saw an upturn in the beginning of the week, followed by a slight decline in the later half of the week, as the situation in the Black Sea region...
Vale Father William Pearson
REVEREND William R Pearson, known to Brisbane’s maritime community as Father Bill, has passed away this week following a stroke. He died on Tuesday evening with family and friends...
Fruit to the fore for Aussie peaches and nectarines in Vietnam
AUSTRALIAN peach and nectarine exporters once again have market access into Vietnam following successful completion of technical negotiations between the two countries. Minister...
DCN Magazine February edition: Feature Focus – 130 years of DCN
The February 2022 edition of the DCN magazine is now available to read online! In this edition, we take a look back at DCN's history of maritime reporting in celebration of 130...
2021 DCN Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards winners announced
THE winners of the 2021 DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards were announced last night at a gala dinner in Sydney. Congratulations to all winners, highly commended...
OPINION: Crew welfare self-assessment tool is a failure
By Human Rights at Sea, a nongovernmental organisation that advocates for the human rights of people at sea THE RightShip Crew Welfare Self-Assessment Tool as part of the...
Pictured: the 2021 DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards
LAST week many in the Australian maritime and logistics industry gathered in Sydney to eat, drink and celebrate the achievements of the past year. Jillian Carson-Jackson, the...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 17 February 2022
THE BALTIC Dry Index last week remained flat after a steep incline following a period of long decline. The BDI on Friday (18 February) was 1964, a very slight decrease on the...
Biosecurity surveillance program guidelines released
THE AUSTRALIAN Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences has released guidelines that provide practical insights to support the design and implementation of...
DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards - TOMORROW!
THE 26th annual DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards will be held tomorrow evening at the Sydney Four Seasons Hotel. During the industry's night of nights, the best...
The week in bulk: dwindling rates, rising bunker prices
THE Baltic Dry Index last week continued its precipitous decline, hitting its lowest point in more than a year. On Friday (21 January) the index was 1415, a decrease of 20% on the...
