OCIMF updates tanker single point mooring guidelines
THE OIL Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has published a revision of its Guidelines for the Purchasing and Testing of SPM Hawsers, critical equipment used to ensure...
Gladstone port throughput at a two year low
CARGO throughput at Gladstone Port totalled 8.08 million tonnes in February 2025, according to the latest available trade statistics from the port. This was down 15% on January’s...
USTR told Trump port, ship fees will cause ‘trade apocalypse’
THE OFFICE of the United States Trade Representative is undertaking public hearings this week into the Trump Administration’s plans to boost domestic shipbuilding and use of US...
AMPI Regional Ports & Pilotage Conference Day 2 Wrap-up
DAY two of the Australasian Marine Pilots Institute (AMPI) Regional Ports & Pilotage Conference 2025 began with a morning session with the theme Critical Incident Response and...
CMA CGM and ABB see parametric roll algorithm collaboration
GLOBAL technology group ABB has announced it is collaborating with CMA CGM on a new parametric roll algorithm intended to improve ship safety. The solution integrates a...
MOL announces charter joint venture with CMB.TECH
JAPAN’S Mitsui Osk Lines and Belgium’s CMB.TECH, controlled by the Savery family, have established a joint venture to own and charter a total of nine Capesize bulkers and chemical...
AMSA warns about crew injuries
SINCE 2020, 345 serious crew injuries have been reported to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority from regulated Australian vessels and foreign flagged vessels in Australian...
COSCO Shipping reports strong 2024 results
COSCO Shipping Holdings enjoyed a stellar year in 2024, with volume, revenue and profit all jumping sharply over 2023. In 2024, the revenue from the Group’s container shipping...
Adelaide sees uptick in container throughput during February
PORT of Adelaide saw a year-on-year increase in container throughput in February, according to the latest available statistics from Flinders Ports. Adelaide handled a total of...
West Gate Tunnel a game-changer for freight, minister says
VICTORIAN freight minister Melissa Horne says the West Gate Tunnel is set to be a transformative boon for freight movement to and from the Port of Melbourne. The minister was the...
ATSB’s hands full with March incidents
THE AUSTRALIAN Transport Safety Bureau has logged three incidents warranting thorough investigation so far this month, one involving a serious injury. The Bureau is collecting...
AMPI Regional Ports & Pilotage Conference Day 1 Wrap-up
INDUSTRY representatives from marine pilotage and the wider maritime sector have convened in Cairns for the Australasian Marine Pilots Institute (AMPI) Regional Ports & Pilotage...
IMO works on digital transformation strategy
A NEW correspondence group established last week by the International Maritime Organisation has been tasked with is taking action to create a comprehensive strategy that harnesses...
MinRes back on road and sea
MINERAL Resources has resumed haulage operations on the Onslow Iron haul road – and has also put transhipper MinRes Rosily into action carrying iron ore from the Port of Ashburton...
Review finds 68 US bridges at risk of collision
BALTIMORE’s Frances Key Bridge, which collapsed after being struck by the containership Dali a year ago on Friday, was almost 30 times above the acceptable risk threshold for...
