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PNG: Upgrading PNG's ports

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Taking a look at the critical upgrades being made to PNG PortsA MAJOR upgrade program is underway at PNG Ports Corporation Ltd (PNG Ports) terminals, part of an effort aimed at...
PNG: Upgrading PNG's ports

MARITIME ENGINEERING & SALVAGE: Four salvages in PNG for Pacific Towing

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Salvage operations spread across three provinces of Papua New Guinea over a two-month period provided quite a challenge for Pacific Towing PACIFIC Towing (‘PacTow’) has been...
MARITIME ENGINEERING & SALVAGE: Four salvages in PNG for Pacific Towing

Smooth sailing so far for South Australia’s biosecurity defense

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THE HIGH standards of Australia’s biosecurity efforts aren’t just employed at the major usual first point of entry ports, such as Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Fremantle. Every...
Smooth sailing so far for South Australia’s biosecurity defense

INSIGHT: Exploring responses for EV fire risk

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Ports Australia recently held a meeting with harbour masters, first responders and industry experts that explored preparation and strategy for onboard EV fire scenarios WITH the...

Pacific Towing - more than a tugboat company

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The past decade has seen Pacific Towing ramp up its engagement in services catering to Papua New Guinea’s growing oil and gas sector, with harbour towage to increase as the next...
Pacific Towing - more than a tugboat company

OPINION: A focus on the future

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There is an impending crisis in the freight forwarding and customs broker sector as experienced industry players retire, there are few people coming up through the ranks to take...
OPINION: A focus on the future

MARITIME HISTORY: Steam Tug Forceful

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The last of the oceangoing steam-powered tugs in Australia has been scrapped, a great loss, Mark Walker writes IMAGINE, if you will, a furious ocean, cyclonic winds, mountainous...
MARITIME HISTORY: Steam Tug Forceful

WOMEN IN MARITIME: Stevedore, port officer and mum

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Maritime consultant Kendall Carter interviewed Cori York-Dumbleton about how she started in the industry and advice for women considering a maritime career Why did you consider a...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Stevedore, port officer and mum

SEAFARER WELFARE: Towards better treatment of seafarers

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The spectre of crew abandonment is on the rise around the world, and AMSA is doing its part to ensure seafarers here are treated fairly, Mick Kinley writes THE Australian Maritime...
SEAFARER WELFARE: Towards better treatment of seafarers

OPINION: Time to get Australian freight back on track

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Pacific National CEO Paul Scurrah believes that Australia’s railways are overdue for investment and recognition IN THE face of global supply chain disruptions, volatile markets...
OPINION: Time to get Australian freight back on track

Young Shipping Australia check out tugs

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ENGAGE Marine recently hosted Young Shipping Australia for a tour on board their tugs boats at their base in White Bay, Balmain. The day began with a presentation and discussion...