Port of Dampier to require bridge wing shelters for pilots
PORT OF Dampier’s harbour master has announced that certain vessels will soon be required to provide bridge wing shelters for the pilots and bridge team. A Pilbara Ports local...
Austal delivers 20th Guardian Class Patrol Boat
AUSTRALIAN Shipbuilder Austal has delivered its 20th Guardian Class Patrol Boat to the Department of Defence. RKS Tobwaan Mainiku is destined for the Republic of Kiribati as part...
Storms wreak havoc on shipping on South Africa’s coastline
EXTREME WEATHER along South Africa’s coastline last week proved extremely disruptive and in at least one case catastrophic for vessel traffic. Panama-flagged general cargo vessel...
Global players unite to condemn IMO’s carbon indicator
SIX OF the most significant shipping associations in the world have released a joint announcement calling for changes to the Carbon Intensity Indicator introduced by the...
Combination carrier retrofitted with Norsepower Rotor Sail
IN A joint effort between three parties, a Norsepower Rotor Sail (NPRS) has been installed onboard MV Koryu, a Nippon Marine operated combination carrier. The installation of the...
TasPorts partners with IMAS to develop living sea walls
TASPORTS has announced it is partnering with the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies to develop living sea walls for port infrastructure. PHD students from IMAS can apply...
MOL delivers second newbuild equipped with hard sail
MITSUI O.S.K. Lines has announced delivery of its new bulk carrier Green Winds, the second MOL vessel to be equipped with a hard sail system. The Japanese shipping line confirmed...
QIC invests in European bulk terminals operator HES International
QUEENSLAND Investment Corporation has closed financing of €50 million (approximately $80 million) as part of a junior loan for HES International BV, one of Europe's largest...
Two face court over sea-freight drug importations
TWO MEN were due to face court in Sydney today (10 July) over their alleged involvement in a transnational drug syndicate that used refrigerated shipping containers to import...
AAT begins crane decommissioning, berth to be impacted (updated)
AUSTRALIAN Amalgamated Terminals at the Port of Brisbane have begun the decommission and removal of their Deer Park ship-to-shore crane to make way for a new mounted crane. The...
Gard report flags mental illness trends among seafarers
A NEW report by Norwegian marine insurers Gard has shined light on issues facing seafarers, highlighting mental illness as a significant problem. Gard have released their Crew...
Winter BICT upgrades announced
PORT of Brisbane has announced upgrades have begun at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal, to be rolled out over the winter months. An expansion of onsite car parking is...
IRS and tech institute to develop trajectory tool for disabled ships
THE INDIAN Register of Shipping (IRS) and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT) have today (8 July) signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a ship trajectory...
OOCL named best green shipping line for third year straight
ORIENT Overseas Container Line has been awarded the trophy for Best Green Shipping Line at 2024 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards. This year’s awards, held in...
Barossa Valley set for new $80 million logistics hub
AUSTRALIA’S most renowned wine region is set to receive a logistical boost, as construction begins on a sizeable new logistics facility in the Barossa Valley. Locally owned...
