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Australian National Maritime Museum welcomes Barangaroo Boat

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“A GATEWAY to the past” is how the Barangaroo Boat has been described on the occasion of its handing over to the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney. The New South Wales...
Australian National Maritime Museum welcomes Barangaroo Boat

Chips are down as Burnie loader damaged

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OPERATIONS are yet to resume at Burnie’s export woodchip terminal after the shiploader struck a vessel alongside on Thursday evening [14 May]. TasPorts said no injuries occurred...
Chips are down as Burnie loader damaged

'Old school' learning highlighted at IFCBAA conference

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NEXT generation leaders in freight forwarding and customs broking held centre stage at the IFCBAA 2026 National Conference in Hobart. Adam Kowalski from Victorian customs...
'Old school' learning highlighted at IFCBAA conference

NOPSEMA issues offshore lift warning

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THE NATIONAL Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environment Management Authority has released a new safety bulletin highlighting the continued occurrence of serious incidents and...
NOPSEMA issues offshore lift warning

Industry remembers Alan Tait OAM

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INDUSTRY stalwart Alan Tait OAM has been remembered by his peers for a significant and valued contribution to the maritime sector over many years. Captain Tait died peacefully on...
Industry remembers Alan Tait OAM

ANALYSIS: The state of Australia’s merchant fleet in 2026

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IN THE increasingly important discussion surrounding Australia’s maritime resilience and the future of the Australian merchant fleet, there remains significant debate regarding...
ANALYSIS: The state of Australia’s merchant fleet in 2026

Federal Court rejects live exporters’ appeal

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CATTLE exporters seeking compensation over the suspension of live cattle exports to Indonesia in 2011 have had their appeal turned down by the Federal Court. Last week the court...
Federal Court rejects live exporters’ appeal

Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 15 May 2026

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THE BALTIC Dry Index (BDI) continued its upward trajectory, finishing at 3151 points for 15 May 2026, up from 8 May's figure of 2978. Capesize The market enjoyed a convincingly...
Baltic Exchange Weekly Report - 15 May 2026

Half-a-billion bail-out for TT Line

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TT LINE owner the Tasmanian government has come to the rescue of the beleaguered Spirit of Tasmania operator, revealing a $506 million equity injection will be included in the...
Half-a-billion bail-out for TT Line

International Day for Women in Maritime: Finding a calling below deck

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INTERNATIONAL Day for Women in Maritime, marked annually on 18 May, celebrates women’s contributions across the maritime sector and shines a light on the importance of improving...
International Day for Women in Maritime: Finding a calling below deck

WiseTech chief executive acknowledges industry friction

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WISETECH Global chief executive Zubin Appoo has acknowledged there have been tough conversations with industry since the adoption of the CargoWise Value Packs in December last...
WiseTech chief executive acknowledges industry friction

ABF to prioritise port speed and security

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EFFICIENCY and port security are areas of focus for the Australian Border Force, as the agency committed to a continued partnership with industry. Deputy Commissioner Jarrod...
ABF to prioritise port speed and security

‘Awareness truck’ key to eliminating prostate cancer deaths

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A MAJOR new national effort to eliminate deaths from prostate cancer has been launched at Parliament House in Canberra this week. Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA)...
‘Awareness truck’ key to eliminating prostate cancer deaths

RightShip begins machinery inspections at Pilbara Ports

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MARITIME risk management entity RightShip has begun machinery inspections at Pilbara Ports, Port Hedland as part of new vetting requirements. A media release from RightShip said...
RightShip begins machinery inspections at Pilbara Ports

Deputy premier kicks off IFCBAA national conference in Hobart

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DEPUTY premier and trade minister Guy Barnett has used his opening address to the International Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of Australia conference in Hobart to...
Deputy premier kicks off IFCBAA national conference in Hobart