Flag state cooperation urged over crew changes
FURTHER efforts have been urged to recognise seafarers as ‘key workers’ and allow for crew exchanges at important international ports during the pandemic. The Liberian Registry,...
Qube announces trading halt
STOCKS of Qube Holdings have been placed in a trading halt at the request of QUB, pending its releasing of an announcement regarding a capital raising. “Unless ASX decides...
Marine insurer hangs up his boots after 50 years
SIMON Gosnell, one of the founding directors of prominent specialist insurance broker, AlphaXO Risk Partners, recently retired, having announced his decision to take a step back...
Deb's four decades of port service celebrated
“THIS too shall pass” is Debbie McDonald’s stoic attitude to the challenges thrown at the ports sector by the COVID-19 pandemic. Debbie recently clocked up forty years of service...
Ruby Princess departs the Illawarra
TROUBLED cruise ship Ruby Princess has officially departed Port Kembla bound for Manila in the Philippines. As of 9.30am Friday morning, the ship was north-east of Sydney and...
Spirits’ relocation an “opportunity” for Geelong
TT-LINE’S decision to move the Spirit of Tasmania berth from Station Pier to Geelong presents an opportunity for the Geelong region, Victorian port and freight minister Melissa...
Minister disappointed by higher stevedore fees
FREIGHT minister of Victoria Melissa Horne has expressed her disappointment at a recent rise in infrastructure surcharges by stevedore DP World Australia. Responding to an email...
Two charged following seizure of $80m shipment of liquid meth
DETECTIVES have charged two men as part of an investigation into the importation of more than $80m worth of liquid methylamphetamine hidden in water bottles. Acting on information...
Spirit of Tasmania vessels headed to Geelong
THE spectacular Spirit of Tasmania vessels soon will be calling at Corio Quay in Geelong rather than Melbourne’s Station Pier, following an agreement between GeelongPort and...
Rail construction continues with safer work practices
THE Commonwealth government has welcomed additional public health and safety measures implemented by the Australian Rail Track Corporation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Deputy...
Lack of safety systems contributed to South Channel incident
AUSTRALIAN Pilotage Group’s lack of systems for rounding Hovell Pile, combined with directions from the harbour master that “lacked clarity”, have been identified as factors in an...
Ruby Princess crew and Illawarra community thanked by cruise company
PRINCESS Cruises president Jan Swartz has applauded the crew of Ruby Princess for their “strength and fortitude” as the ship prepares to depart Port Kembla. Ms Swartz also thanked...
Unions urge action over fuel stocks
A FALL in global oil prices is “a unique opportunity” for the Australian government to deliver fuel security, unions say. COVID-19 has drastically affected the price of global...
Ship's master dies in suspected murder
ZEABORN Ship Management has confirmed the death of the master of the Spirit of Hamburg’s (IMO 9391660) in “a violent incident” at Port of Cartagena, Colombia late last week. The...
Virgin Australia goes into voluntary administration
AIRLINE Virgin Australia has confirmed it has entered into voluntary administration. In a statement to the ASX, the airline said VA would help “recapitalise the business” and...
