New program to push hydrogen investment
THE recently re-elected Victorian state government has promised to invest $2m to boost development of clean hydrogen energy technology. Energy minister Lily D’Ambrosio has...
Macca excited over ‘beef road’ potential
DEPUTY Prime Minister and infrastructure minister Michael McCormack has announced the completion of $3.22m in road sealing works as a step in unlocking growth for Northern...
Retriever to defend Norfolk Island from pests
HEAD of Biosecurity of the Department of Agriculture Lyn O’Connell has announced the latest defence against pests and diseases threatening Norfolk Island. Ms O’Connell said Suki...
Three maiden cruise ship calls
CRUISE ships have been turning up in good numbers in New South Wales, with the state recently welcoming three new vessels to its shores in one week. On Wednesday 12 December, the...
Geraldton welcomes first overnight cruise ship
Mid-West Ports Authority are expecting an impressive cruise schedule during the holidays, with preparations underway to welcome Geraldton’s first overnight cruise ship. In a joint...
Maritime union fined $125k for contempt
A FINE of $125,000 has been imposed on the Maritime Union for contempt of court. The union pleaded guilty to breaching an injunction sought by Victoria International Container...
Stink bug bust highlights risk, department says
A DISCOVERY of brown marmorated stink bugs on board a ro-ro ship off Western Australia highlights the risk to Australian agriculture, according to the Department of Agriculture....
New marine classification and survey training to arrive in Australia
AUSTRALIAN Maritime College commercial arm, AMC Search, has signed a partnership with marine classification and survey institution Lloyd’s Register to deliver courses in...
Wharfies back Hunter Women’s Centre
MARTIME workers together with their construction labourer comrades say they have raised more than $10,000 to support the Hunter Women’s Centre during the Christmas period....
Indian Register of Shipping performs technical seminar in Mumbai
INDIAN Register of Shipping (IRClass) recently ran a technical seminar in Mumbai. The seminar covered several topics including Cyber Risk Management with respect to ISM code, IMO...
ALC highlights benefits of Master Code
AUSTRALIAN Logistics Council interim chief executive Lachlan Benson says an industry-wide Master Code for heavy vehicle safety is an important step for the whole industry. The...
Kuehne + Nagel opens new distribution centre
LOGISTICS giant Kuehne + Nagel has announced it has opened a dedicated pharmaceutical and healthcare warehouse as part of its global KN PharmaChain network. The new facility is...
Grand slam lunch as Victoria SAL celebrates the year in style
KOOYONG Lawn Tennis Club in the heart of Melbourne’s blueblood country was the venue for the Shipping Australia Victoria Branch Christmas lunch. Guests included a cross-section of...
FMG’s first shipment of West Pilbara Fines
THE first shipment of Fortescue Metals Group’s new 60.1% iron content product West Pilbara Fines, has left Herb Elliott Port in Port Hedland bound for Hunan Valin Steel Co in...
Worker death prompts call for “industrial manslaughter laws”
MARITIME Union national secretary Paddy Crumlin has called for industrial manslaughter laws in the Northern Territory following the death of a worker in early 2017. A court...
