Wage theft inspectors to hit WA ports from 21 July
INTERNATIONAL Transport Workers Federation inspectors from the US, South Korea, United Kingdom and Sweden will join Australian inspectors targeting wage theft at Western...
Development boosted for kite-powered autonomous ships
A NEW class of micro ships that use kite systems as the primary method of propulsion are currently in development. Lomar Shipping’s corporate venture lab, lomarlabs, have...
Seafarers conference delves into seagoing issues
DAY One of the Seafarers Welfare Conference 2024 in Fremantle finished with a heart-felt look at the reality of ship visits, and what they mean for seafarers. Reverends Garry Dodd...
Freight trains to make temporary return to NZ line
KIWIRAIL has announced that people and machinery are working on the Northern Division freight rail line to ready it for the temporary return of freight trains later this year. The...
New tug arrives in Picton
NEW Zealand’s Port Marlborough welcomed a new tug into Picton Harbour on Wednesday (17 July). Port Marlborough ordered the custom-built tug Kaiana last year, signing a contract...
BHP posts solid 2023-24 results
AUSTRALIAN multinational mining giant BHP has heralded positive results in their 2023-24 financial year operational review, off the back of a strong fourth quarter performance....
OOCL reports 2Q, 1H 2024
THE FIRST of the major container lines to report calendar 2024 second quarter results, OOCL has seen significant improvement year-on-year as well as for the first half. Released...
Simulation launched for automotive stevedoring
A SIMULATION system developed for the automotive stevedoring space and port services has gone live in Australia. The new system, Motum World, is a software package developed in...
Maersk Air Cargo welcomes first 777 freighter
MAERSK Air Cargo has taken delivery of the first of two new Boeing 777 freighters. The two aircraft, ordered in November 2021, have been part of Maersk’s plan for its air freight...
Port Marlborough marina operator awarded in first for NZ
PORT Marlborough and Marlborough Sounds Marinas has announced the successful achievement of the International Clean Marina certification for three of their sites. Marina operator...
Tankers targeted in Red and Mediterranean seas
THREE more ships have been added to the ever-growing list of merchant vessels targeted by Yemen’s Ansar Allah, including one in the Mediterranean Sea. The militia, known widely as...
Federal government beefs up funding for red meat industry
THE FEDERAL government has announced more than $100 million in funding to support the growth of Australia’s red meat and livestock industries. The funding will cover research and...
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...
Deconstruction contract awarded for historic Cairns wharf facility
PORTS North has awarded the contract for deconstruction of White’s Shed, a “badly dilapidated” sugar handling facility behind the Cairns cruise terminal. Demolition specialist...
