Vigilance crucial to avoid marine pest incursion, says biosecurity boss
EFFORTS to prevent marine pests and diseases entering Australia are crucial, Department of Agriculture head of security Lyn O’Connell says. Ms O’Connell, also a Departmental...
Teekay Corporation announces Hummingbird contract
TEEKAY Corporation has announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Chestnut Joint Venture, a joint venture between Spirit Energy and Dana Petroleum, to extend the...
Loss of life as cargo ship sinks off Japan
AT LEAST five crew members have died and three others remain missing after Panamanian cargo ship Jie De (IMO 8989848) sank late Saturday in Tokyo Bay. The ship was at anchor as...
WA boaties told to avoid big ships
FREMANTLE Ports has warned boat owner to take care around shipping, ahead of summer with more pleasure expected to be on the water. Acting Harbour Master Captain Stuart Davey said...
Shipping control tower takes a tumble
AFTER almost half a century of operations, the life of the old Port Hedland Shipping Control Tower has come to an end. The old tower, which, according to Pilbara Ports Authority,...
OUT & ABOUT: Industry gathers for session on shipping and marine seminar
MARITIME law firm HFW held its Shipping and Marine seminar at its offices in Bourke Street, Melbourne, on Thursday night. The event attracted a gathering including lawyers, ship...
Liberian Registry opens another Japan office
THE Liberian Registry has announced it is opening an office in Imabari, Japan, as part of an expansion into Asia. Liberia sought to build up its network of full-service offices...
Expressions of interest sought for Inland Rail sleeper contracts
THE Australian Rail Track Corporation has begun talks with industry to build a 171km section of rail track in northern New South Wales and to deliver 1.44m sleepers as part of the...
Bigger bulkers now able to transit Torres Strait
BULK carriers and tankers with a draught of up to 12.5metres are now allowed to transit the Torres Strait, following data collection and analysis by the Australian Maritime Safety...
ABARES conference heads to Warragul
FUTURE outlooks for the important export sector of agriculture are to be discussed during the ABARES Regional Outlook conference to be held in the Victorian town of Warragul. The...
Who let the dogs out?!
THE Detector Dog Program, now run by the Australian Border Force, has clocked up its 50th birthday. The program has grown from modest beginnings with two Labrador retrievers...
Maritime insurer announces new product
North P&I Club has announced its new Owners’ Fixed Premium P&I product, designed for operators of vessels up to 10,000 gross tonnes. Under the Sunderland Marine trading name, the...
Oceania Glass chooses Port of Brisbane for distribution centre
A MANUFACTURER and seller of architectural glass has secured a lease at Osprey Estate, Port of Brisbane. Oceania Glass has confirmed it is to lease a 6902m2 facility. Logistics...
Westug goes “live” with AI technology in Port Hedland
TOWAGE operator Westug has announced it has begun using new artificial intelligence technology at Port Hedland. The Optiport AI-assisted dispatch system aims to ensure long-term,...
VICT announces new board appointments
TWO new appointments have been made to the board of Victoria International Container Terminal, with prominent industry figures Philip Lovel AM and Tony Cousins stepping up to the...
