Port of Newcastle rail traffic blocked by protesters - UPDATED
RAIL transit into the Port of Newcastle today encountered attempted blockades from climate protesters. This morning (25 June) a man climbed atop the Kooragang rail bridge in...
Port Phillip Sea Pilots christen new pilot vessel
PORT Phillip Sea Pilots christened their new vessel at a ceremony in Queenscliff last Friday 21 June. The oldest pilotage service in Victoria have added Torquay to their fleet,...
Team Global Express partners with Texel Air
TEAM Global Express has announced a strategic $480 million seven-year partnership with Texel Air Australasia. Global Express, one of the largest domestic air freight networks,...
Federal Government declares latest offshore wind area in Illawarra
THE AUSTRALIAN Government has declared the latest area off the nation’s coast they believe suitable for the construction of offshore wind projects. The Department of Climate...
AMSA awards more regional AtoN contracts
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority on Thursday (20 June) awarded six regional contracts for maintenance of Australia’s aids to navigation (AtoN) network. The national...
Australia must do more for climate than just promote EVs, researchers say
CLIMATEWORKS Centre has outlined their recommended solutions for the decarbonisation of Australia’s freight and passenger transport in a new report. Released last week,...
Devonport berth reopens to shipping after project completion
TASPORTS has advised that the Port of Devonport’s 4 West berth has today (19 June) reopened to shipping following the installation of new fenders. The fenders were installed at...
Port of Newcastle wins big from New South Wales budget
THE port of Newcastle is set to benefit from funding guaranteed in the 2024-25 New South Wales budget. Released yesterday (18 June) the state’s upcoming budget has pledged $128.5...
Oil spill response underway after Singapore allision
OIL containment and cleanup efforts are currently underway in Singapore after a dredger struck a stationary bunker barge, causing oil to spill into the water at the port. The...
Kongsberg to trial moving chief engineer role to shore
KONGSBERG Maritime has received an approval in principle from the class society DNV to transfer the role of chief engineer from ship to shore. The move would see the chief...
Safety in bulk shipping improves despite increase in fleet, says report
THE annual report from the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners on bulk carrier casualties details a continued trend of increasing safety in dry bulk shipping. The...
Detained PCTC sails after engine problems resolved
The PCTC Neptune Galene has sailed from the Port of Melbourne after suffering engine issues mid-Port Phillip Bay last week. On 11 June the Greek-flagged, 3800 CEU PCTC experienced...
ADF assists Fijian navy after Aussie-built patrol boat runs ground
THE RFNS Puamau, a Republic of Fiji Navy patrol boat, has run aground on a reef near Fiji’s Lau islands during its maiden assignment. The Fijian navy’s official Facebook page...
Australia's oldest sail trading vessel relocated for maintenance
AUSTRALIA’S oldest sail trading vessel, SV May Queen, is undergoing essential maintenance at the Domain Slip in Hobart to ensure its continued preservation. The 19th century...
Consultation opens for low carbon liquid fuels industry
THE FEDERAL government is opening its in-tray to suggestions and feedback on strategies to grow Australia’s low carbon liquid fuel (LCLF) industry. The government has launched a...
