IMO holds port state control workshop
COLLABORATION and dialogue to harmonise and standardise port state control procedures and activities worldwide were the focus of the latest IMO port State control workshop. The...
New cybersecurity guidelines from ClassNK
CLASSNK has released guidelines outlining new regulatory requirements for cybersecurity on ships. The classification society’s Guidelines for Cyber resilience of on-board systems...
QLD secures flights and cargo capacity to Shanghai
QUEENSLAND and China Eastern Airlines have locked in direct seasonal flights from Shanghai to Cairns to boost air cargo and export opportunities for the state’s far north....
Victorian project boosts female representation in freight sector
A PROJECT aimed at diversifying Victoria’s freight and logistics workforce has successfully increased the number of women in the sector, according to the state government. The...
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...
