Employee data stolen in DP World cyberattack
DP WORLD has confirmed employee data was stolen in a recent cyberattack that shut down operations at four Australian terminals. DP World said some files were accessed by the...
Israeli line Zim re-routes ships
ISRAELI shipping line Zim is re-routing vessels in response to threats in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea. In a statement on 27 November the company said it would continue calling...
Vale Maurie Considine
MAURI Considine, founder of Secon Freight Logistics, died this week at 91. Mr Considine is survived by his wife Maureen; sons Brendon, Vincent, Paul and Matt; 16 grandchildren;...
IMO opens 33rd assembly
INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organization secretary-general Kitack Lim has opened the 33rd session of the IMO Assembly. The assembly is the IMO’s highest governing body, responsible for...
Devonport wharf reaches new milestone
A PILING barge has driven the last steel pile into the Devonport riverbed to create the foundations of a new wharf. Fifty-one piles, each between 30 and 50 metres long, have been...
IMO bravery commendation for Aussie tug crew
THE INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organization has awarded a Certificate of Commendation for Exceptional Bravery at Sea to the three crewmembers of the SL Diamantina for saving 21 lives...
TAFE backs strategic fleet with maritime training
TAFE NSW has joined the effort to address the maritime skills shortage by training maritime workers who could help crew an Australian strategic fleet. The institution is offering...
Protesters disrupt shipping at Port of Newcastle
POLICE charged more than 100 people following a protest that disrupted operations at the Port of Newcastle over the weekend. Around 1500 people attended the protest, according to...
Rehabilitation work begins at Port of Mackay
NORTH Queensland Bulk Ports has commenced works for a $3.5-million rehabilitation project at the Port of Mackay. The project aims to ensure the Northern Breakwater, now 84 years...
Federal government, Austal look to establish “strategic shipbuilding agreement”
ASX-listed shipbuilder Austal has signed a heads of agreement with the Australian government to establish a “strategic shipbuilding agreement”. If signed, a Strategic Shipbuilding...
MUA announces fresh industrial action at DP World
PROTECTED industrial action at DP World’s Australian terminals will continue through at least 11 December, according to the Maritime Union of Australia’s latest notifications of...
Industry gears up for shipping summit at COP28
MARITIME industry leaders are preparing for the Shaping the Future of Shipping summit at COP28 in the United Arab Emirates. The maritime industry, energy sector representatives,...
Fatigue, mechanical characteristics contributed to MPV Everest fire: ATSB
INAPPROPRATE engineering watchkeeping practices, as well as characteristics of the ship’s integrated automation system contributed to a serious fire that broke on the...
World Container Index decreases again
THE DREWRY World Container Index decreased by 6% over the past week, settling at US$1384 per 40-foot container this week and has dropped by 42% when compared with the same week...
New pilot boat arrives in Bunbury
SOUTHERN Ports has welcomed a new pilot to Bunbury for local testing and trials ahead of an official naming ceremony early next year. Wardan was built by Aussie pilot-boat builder...
