WOMEN IN MARITIME: Women testing the water
2019 is such an exciting year for women in maritime. With so many activities happening around Australia, and around the world, we have a chance to think globally and act locally....
Exports boost container throughput in Adelaide
Port of Adelaide experienced its highest level of container throughput since January this year, according to the latest trade statistics available from Flinders Ports. Port of...
VIDEO: Container vessel cuts it too close while berthing
Taken by port workers at the Pakistani port of Karachi last year shows containers falling from the moving container ship and crashing onto the wharf. Luckily it appears that...
THE GRILL: Evan Knapp
What is your current job and what does it entail? I’m executive officer of the South Australian Freight Council, the peak multimodal transport industry association in SA. My job...
VIDEO: Pilot boards ship in large seas
FOOTAGE on YouTube reveals the challenges marine pilots face when boarding ships in rough seas. The pilot’s cutter approaches a ship but the pilot is prevented from boarding...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Profile - Natalie Godward
NATALIE Godward works from Eden on the beautiful south coast of New South Wales, a wonderful natural harbour and a developing cruise destination. She manages cruise visits into...
MARITIME LAW: Autonomous ships: 2019 update and the future
REGULATION of autonomous vessels and legislation dealing with their safety, manning and operation remain a particular challenge both nationally and internationally. The maritime...
INDUSTRY OPINION: Technology key to evolution in logistics
IN AUSTRALIA and New Zealand, a limited manufacturing base means our business is unique. We are predominately driven by imports, yet we still face the same challenges as the rest...
Vale Barrie Lewarn
THE world of maritime education is mourning the passing of Professor Barrie Lewarn, an adjunct professor at the Australian Maritime College. Gaining a doctorate in philosophy from...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Paving the way for gender equality
THERE is mixed news coming out of recent reports on the status of gender equality. The Maritime Industry Australia Seafaring Skills Census 2018 reported the overall percentage of...
Port of Melbourne to be the major sponsor for the 2019 DCN awards night
THE AUSTRALIAN Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards are entering their 24th year and in 2019 this prestigious industry event is to be held at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne. As...
THE GRILL: Tom Holyman
How have you enjoyed your recent move from ANL to Kalmar? I am enjoying not only the change in company, but also the more significant change into a different industry sector. It...
Golfers hit the greens for Phil Kelly OAM Perpetual Trophy
SIXTY of shippings finest golf talent assembled at Waterford Valley Golf Course east of Melbourne in early April for the Phil Kelly OAM Perpetual Trophy. Temperatures of 23-26...
THE GRILL: Jason Varsamidis
What has changed in the industry since you started? I started my career at P&O in 1997, so I’ve been privileged to be part of the immense changes in our industry over the past 20...
THE GRILL: Sue Dight
Where did you grow up? I am a Melbourne girl who was born and raised in Noble Park. My memories are of a place where you could swim in the backyard and play rounds in the streets....
