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....
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Stacey Jackson, ocean sailor
ENCOURAGING stronger female representation in Australian sailing while also promoting health and sustainability was the aim of an all-female crew that sailed the yacht Wild Oats X...
WORKPLACE LAW: Mentally healthy workplaces – preventing and managing risks
WE HAVE been seeing investigations by workplace safety regulators into allegations of psychologically unsafe workplaces that expose workers to the risk of psychological and...
MARITIME LAW: Cruise passenger claims regimes under review
AUSTRALIAN ports have welcomed an increasing number of passenger vessels over recent years. According to Susan Bonner, the vice-president and managing director, Australia and New...
THE GRILL: Craig Carmody
You’ve had a varied career, what are some highlights? Clearly, working for Australian prime ministers – you can’t beat that [Mr Carmody was director of policy in the Office of the...
Hitting the greens for a good cause
FOR the past 20 years, the golf day has raised money for the Oncology Unit at the Westmead Children’s Hospital. Since the golf day’s inception it has raised well over $600,000,...
Merry Christmas to all our readers
THE Paragon DCN office will be closed from 5pm 21 December until Monday 7 January. We would like to wish all our readers and supporters a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We...
THE GRILL: Chris Waites
You recently became CEO of Gippsland Ports – what does your role entail? Gippsland Ports is responsible for the management and development of five local ports and two waterways...
2018 Maritime Awards digital magazine now available
A FULL list of award winners and quality photographs from the 2018 Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards is now available in digital form. Entitled 2018 Winners, the...
VIDEO: Jeanine Drummond's acceptance speech
INAUGURAL winner of the Women in Shipping & Maritime Logistics Award, Jeanine Drummond, has spoken of the need for a bold approach to bringing about gender diversity in maritime...
THE GRILL: Cameron Butchart
Interview with Cameron Butchart reveals insights on his role at the Port Authority of NSW, his sea-faring career, and personal interests including veganism and cycling. What does...
