Ship shortage a risk to Asian LNG trade
GROWING demand for liquefied natural gas in Asian markets risks causing a shortage of transport vessels, the EnergyQuest December report reveals. According to the report, spot...
Hong Kong fire highlights fuel risks, says union
A FIRE on board Vietnamese oil tanker Aulac Fortune off Hong Kong highlights the need for Australia to have its own tanker fleet, Maritime Union national secretary Paddy Crumlin...
Maersk, MSC and ZIM extend “strategic cooperation”
MAERSK and Mediterranean Shipping Company (the ‘2M Alliance’) and Israeli line ZIM have announced an agreement to extend their strategic cooperation. The agreement is to cover...
Seadrill announces CFO decision to step down
SEADRILL chief financial officer Mark Morris is to step down in June. This follows a restructure of the Bermuda-registered company. Mr Morris is to remain in his post until the...
Reports highlights need to “upskill” maritime workforce
EXISTING workforces need to be upskilled and “future proofed” to cope with the pace of technological change in the shipping landscape, a new report states. The second Sea Asia...
Steve Lewis appointed Southern Ports CEO
EXPERIENCED port manager Steve Lewis has been appointed chief executive at Southern Ports, effective from Monday 14 January. Mr Lewis takes on the role after working as interim...
Stink bugs force vessel expulsion
A STINK-bug impacted ro-ro vessel was last week directed to leave Australian waters as authorities battle to keep the insects out of the country. MV Thalatta (IMO 9702455), a...
New pilots hired for NSW
PORT Authority of New South Wales has announced three new recruits for pilotage roles. This follows an “extensive recruitment campaign” for pilotage services in Sydney, Botany...
Maersk Supply Service awarded Chevron contract
Maersk Supply Service has announced it has been awarded a contract with Chevron Australia which will see two newbuild anchor-handling tug supply vessels support the Gorgon Stage...
Exporters prepare for “no-deal” Brexit
BUSINESS that trade with the United Kingdom and/or the European Union should prepare for a “no-deal” Brexit, the Export Council of Australia says. In a statement emailed to...
Cruising season begins at Portland
CRUISING season has begun at Portland in Victoria with the arrival of the MS Regatta. This is set to precede the arrival of Sea Seas Marine on Tuesday of next week. With a...
Changing of the guard at ALEC
MARK Harvey-Sutton has been appointed chief executive of the Australian Live Exporters Council, replacing Brett Pointing. According to an ALEC statement, Mr Pointing was stepping...
Australian-engineered slew aims to boost safety and efficiency
A SERIES of seven slew drives, engineered in Australia for safety, durability and performance are being installed at a Queensland port to help power a coal ship loader. The...
Tassie fruit fly declaration a boost for trade
A BOOST for trade is how the declaration of Northern of Tasmania as a ‘Pest Free Area’ has been described. Agriculture minister David Littleproud and Senator for Tasmania Steve...
Revitalised Fremantle Passenger Terminal a boon for tourism
A $3.25m refurbishment of Fremantle Passenger Terminal has been completed, as part of a state government effort to boost cruise ship tourism in Western Australia. According to a...
