New firefighting vessels coming to Sydney Harbour and Port Botany
THE Port Authority of New South Wales has signed a $10-million contract for two new multipurpose firefighting vessels. Australian shipbuilder Birdon is to build the vessels at its...
Yet more PIAs announced for Patrick terminals
THE Maritime Union of Australia has given Patrick Terminals notice of yet another protected industrial action. The stevedore has warned of “possible impact” as a result of the...
Empty container inspection standards updated and available
COVERING container inspection, assessment, cleaning and repairs, Standards for Empty Shipping Container Inspection is in an easy-to-access and easy-to-follow digital booklet form...
Container trade through Port Botany still on a high
Container trade volumes through Port Botany continue to be well above last year, according to the latest trade statistics from NSW Ports. In April, a total of 227,555 TEU crossed...
Port CEO stepping down amid controversy
PORTS of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson will step down in his role at the port at the end of next month. The announcement comes after a damning report on safety at the port was released...
Container exhibition comes to Darwin
CONTAINER: the box that changed the world is coming to the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) in Darwin. Starting this week, the free, outdoor exhibition...
Queensland port gets high-tech safety review
MARITIME Safety Queensland and Gladstone Ports Corporation will use advanced computer modelling to support enhanced risk management at Port Alma. MSQ general manager Angus...
Fuel oil tank likely overflowed before Everest fire: ATSB
A FUEL oil settling tank probably overflowed before a fire engulfed the port engine room on MPV Everest in April, according to a preliminary report from the Australian Transport...
Alan Tait’s contribution to the Australian Mariners Welfare Society recognised
ON 18 May, the Australian Mariners Welfare Society gathered to celebrate retired chairman Captain Alan Tait’s outstanding service to the charity and to the cause of seafarer...
AIMS joins SAL
The Australasian Institute of Marine Surveyors (AIMS) has joined the ranks of Shipping Australia. AIMS, founded in 1986, is the peak industry body for surveyors in our region and...
Swire Shipping introduces NW Australia to Singapore service
SWIRE Shipping is introducing the new North West Australia direct (NWD) service from June. It will offer a direct connection between Singapore and north western Australia. The new...
Stricken containership reaches port after engine room fire
A CONTAINERSHIP has arrived at the Port of Oakland after an engine-room fire knocked out the ship’s propulsion system on Friday, 14 May. When the fire occurred, the 4888-TEU,...
Ports Oz shortlisted for international sustainability award
PORTS Australia’s Port Sustainability Strategy Development Guide has been shortlisted as a finalist with two other Australian ports in the 2021 International Association of Ports...
Drugs hidden in sea cargo BBQs intercepted at Port Botany
A JOINT investigation was launched after 316 kilograms of methylamphetamine was seized on 4 May at Port Botany. The consignment of 62 large cardboard boxes originated in Thailand....
Austal Australia delivers two cape-class patrol boats
AUSTAL, the ASX listed shipbuilder, has delivered two cape-class patrol boats to the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard (TTCG). The two patrol boats, TTS Port of Spain (CG41) and TTS...
