Flag states improve welfare reporting, ICS performance table shows
FLAG states have become more active in reporting seafarer labour standards in 2022 and 2023, the International Chamber of Shipping has found. The ICS published its 2022/23...
Police investigate boat possibly linked to containership drug haul
POLICE are appealing for information about a boat that may be linked to a shipment of drugs found on a containership. The Australian Federal Police are investigating a criminal...
IMO updates underwater noise guidelines
THE INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organization is updating its guidelines for the reduction of underwater noise from commercial shipping. The IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and...
Botany Rail Duplication project reaches milestone
THE AUSTRALIAN Rail Track Corporation has reached a bridge works milestone in its Botany Rail Duplication project. As part of the project, ARTC said it is dismantling a rail...
Investigation launched into freight and coal train collision
AN INVESTIGATION is underway following a derailment and collision involving an Aurizon coal train and a Pacific National freight train on Sunday. The incident occurred in...
NYK invests in Ghelia to study autonomous vessels
NIPPON Yusen Kaisha has invested in artificial intelligence technology company Ghelia to conduct research into autonomous ships. NYK said the investment and partnership deal would...
AMSA sets compliance strategy for next four years
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority has launched its compliance strategy for the next four years. The AMSA Compliance Strategy 2023-27 is the latest iteration of the...
Port welcomes new shipping service and new chair
NEW Zealand’s Port Otago has announced a new shipping service at one of its ports and a new chair at the company. Port Chalmers will soon be included on Zim’s New Zealand to...
New GM for port
PORT Taranaki has a new general manager operations after Alex Park was appointed to the role. Mr Park is to take up the position in March. Port Taranaki chief executive Simon...
PPA and Japanese port partner on renewable energy trade
PILBARA Ports Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Port of Himeji in Japan to boost renewable energy trade opportunities. The MoU intends to support...
Second person charged in air-cargo smuggling plot
NATIONAL Anti-Gangs Squad (NAGS) officers have charged a second person in New South Wales over the attempted importation of about 27.5 kilograms of phenylethylamine HCL, an...
Deadline set for compulsory maritime single windows
MARITIME single windows will be mandatory for ports around the world from 1 January 2024, the International Maritime Organization has confirmed. The IMO announced in May last year...
NZ ferry Kaitaki loses power in Cook Strait
THE FERRY Kaitaki lost power during a crossing of New Zealand’s Cook Strait at about 1700 local time on Saturday (28 January). New Zealand’s Transport Accident Investigation...
Marine insurers' portfolios not in line with climate goals: report
EIGHT marine insurers have published data to understand how their hull and machinery insurance portfolios are tracking against the shipping industry’s climate targets. Insurers...
AIP received for ammonia-powered bulk carrier
CLASSNK has given approval in principle for the design of an ammonia-powered bulk carrier. Mitsui OSK Lines, Mitsui and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding jointly designed the vessel, which...
