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...
White spot found in South East Queensland seafood
WHITE spot disease has been confirmed in seafood samples from South East Queensland more than three years after it was first detected in the region. Biosecurity Queensland did...
Ruby Princess crew ready to be returned home
HUNDREDS of crew from Ruby Princess are set to leave the ship over the coming days and be flown home. An initial 57 were taken off the cruise liner on Tuesday, marking the start...
Pilots announce customer rebate
PORT Phillip Sea Pilots say they are offering a 10% rebate for ships boarded on or after 13 April. The rebate is to be applied to all outgoing invoices and is to be valid where...
Constance calls for “restraint” on stevedoring charges
NEW South Wales transport and roads minister Andrew Constance has confirmed he has written to Port Botany stevedores regarding increases infrastructure or access charges. In a...
