PSA and Evergreen establish container terminal venture
PSA Singapore (PSA) and Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC) have established a joint venture for container terminal operations in Singapore, aiming to enhance operational...
FTA’s John Park recognised with biosecurity award
THE FREIGHT & Trade Alliance (FTA) along with Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) has announced that John Park, head of business operations, has been recognised by...
One in three ballast systems fail port state, report says
OVER 30% of all ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) fail port state compliance inspections, according to new information submitted to the International Maritime Organization...
MOL and MPA deepen collaboration
MITSUI O.S.K Lines (MOL) has announced yesterday (26 November) that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). The MoU,...
MUA threatens industrial action by Christmas
THE MARITIME Union of Australia has revealed it anticipates 10 Australian ports will be engaged in industrial action by Christmas time, as the result of the stalled negotiations...
MSQ reminds rec. boats after near miss; avoid shipping lanes
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) has issued a critical reminder to masters of recreational boats about the dangers of breaching collision regulations in busy shipping lanes. The...
FPH to sponsor firefighter training team
THE CFS Foundation has announced its volunteer training team will soon be wearing distinctive polo shirts generously sponsored by Flinders Port Holdings (FPH). CFS Foundation, a...
Newcastle Harbour protest disrupts port, arrests made
PROTESTERS on kayaks and small water craft caused disruption at the Port of Newcastle yesterday (24 November) by paddling into the Newcastle Harbour in an effort to block vessel...
Cashew nutshell biofuel causing problems for ships
VESSELS in Singapore and Rotterdam have been reporting operational problems as a result of using marine fuel blended with cashew nutshell liquid biofuel, fuel testing agency...
Oldendorff installs rotor sails on bulker
OLDENDORFF Carriers has announced the successful installation and deployment of Norsepower rotor sails on bulk carrier Chinook Oldendorff. Through a joint agreement first...
Port community brings Christmas spirit to seafarers
VOLUNTEERS from across the maritime industry have come together in Port Botany to fill over 1800 Christmas gift bags for seafarers. Maritime charities Stella Maris and Mission to...
Bell Bay to boost forestry with new ship loader
TASPORTS is investing $15 million for a new ship loader at the Port of Bell Bay in order to enhance export capabilities and strengthen critical infrastructure to meet the needs of...
Sydney man charged over MDMA orchestration
A western Sydney man has been arrested and charged by authorities for his alleged role in orchestrating the importation of 237 kilograms of MDMA. The man, aged 47, was expected to...
DNV, Seatrium announce collaboration
CLASS society DNV has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singaporean offshore and marine engineering solutions provider Seatrium. The new partnership will see the two...
AMSA “play on” rattles union
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Officers Union (AMOU) has strongly criticised what it perceives as a lack of action from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) regarding hours of...
