Finnish police recover anchor from seabed
THE POLICE of Finland have confirmed an anchor has been recovered from the Gulf of Finland in connection with the criminal investigation over the Estlink 2 subsea cable rupture....
Höegh and Svitzer deliver Australian-first EcoTow
TUG provider Svitzer and Höegh Autoliners have partnered deliver Svitzer’s first ever EcoTow solution in Australia, servicing the shipping line on its call to four ports across...
GeelongPort and Riordan Grain sign four-year agreement
GEELONGPORT has announced it has signed a four-year lease agreement with Riordan Grain Services for a 3000 square meter shed on Corio Quay North. The on-site storage capacity is...
Car carriers a new sight at Port of Newcastle
THE PORT of Newcastle has revealed it has further diversified its trade offering with passenger vehicle imports now a reality at the port. The news follows a number of car...
Strategic Marine delivers first Surface Effect ship
SINGAPOREAN shipbuilder Strategic Marine has announced the signing and delivery of its first Surface Effect Ship (SES) to All Energies Services, an operator of offshore supply...
IFCBAA releases response to ACCC report
THE INTERNATIONAL Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Australia (IFCBAA) has released its Review and Recommendation package in response to the Australian Competition and...
WiseTech Global moves to acquire ImpexDocs
LOGISTICS software company WiseTech Global has today (7 January) announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire ImpexDocs, a company that provides trade management...
Underwater investigation on cable conspiracy nearly complete
FINNISH authorities have confirmed the underwater investigation into the ruptured Estlink 2 subsea cable is nearly complete, in terms of investigating the seabed. The National...
Australian Navy trainee makes history
ACTING Sub-Lieutenant Natika Dunn has made history as the first Navy trainee to graduate with wings from 1 Flying Training School at RAAF Base East Sale, the Australian Defence...
More industrial action for QUBE in Brisbane
THE MARITIME Union of Australia has notified Qube Ports of further protected Industrial Action for participating members at the Port of Brisbane. The union has announced a total...
ILA and USMX reportedly set to resume negotiations
THE INTERNATIONAL Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are reportedly set to resume negotiations ahead of the upcoming Master Contract...
Seafarer confirmed missing off Rio Tinto bulker
GLOBAL mining group Rio Tinto has confirmed that a crew member from one of its bulk carriers was reported missing while the vessel was travelling to Western Australia from China....
Underwater investigations restarted in Gulf of Finland
FINNISH authorities have restarted underwater investigations on the Estlink 2 rupture incident following temporary interruptions due to poor weather conditions. Finnish police...
US heavy icebreaker departs Australia for Antarctic
UNITED States Coast Guard ice breaker Polar Star recently departed Sydney to begin itd journey across the Southern Ocean en route to Antarctica. On December 21, 121 metre...
US Coast Guard alert to counterfeit pilot ladders
THE UNITED States Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Alert after counterfeit pilot ladders were discovered during a Port State examination at the Port of Baltimore. The alert...
