Greater collaboration needed to combat piracy
SO FAR, 99 maritime companies, organisations and flag states, including BIMCO, have signed the Gulf of Guinea Declaration on Suppression of Piracy, which was launched on 17 May....
GPC’s community parklands shortlisted for award
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation has announced it has been shortlisted as a finalist for the International Association of Ports and Harbours sustainability awards for its community...
Queensland port gets high-tech safety review
MARITIME Safety Queensland and Gladstone Ports Corporation will use advanced computer modelling to support enhanced risk management at Port Alma. MSQ general manager Angus...
ANL launches new Care program for employees
WITH the learnings of COVID and a renewed understanding of the value of employees and the company’s role in supporting their physical, mental and social wellbeing, shipping line...
Shipping association meeting focuses on plight of seafarers
AT the 18 May annual general meeting of the Asian Shipowners’ Association, delegates discussed the continuing difficulties of crew changes for seafarers due to the pandemic....
Bureau Veritas opens new laboratory in South Australia
TESTING and certification company Bureau Veritas has celebrated the opening of a new laboratory and testing facility in Regency Park close to Port Adelaide, the hub for Australian...
Fuel oil tank likely overflowed before Everest fire: ATSB
A FUEL oil settling tank probably overflowed before a fire engulfed the port engine room on MPV Everest in April, according to a preliminary report from the Australian Transport...
Alan Tait’s contribution to the Australian Mariners Welfare Society recognised
ON 18 May, the Australian Mariners Welfare Society gathered to celebrate retired chairman Captain Alan Tait’s outstanding service to the charity and to the cause of seafarer...
Supply chain industry struggling to attract young talent
RESEARCH conducted by Bastian Consulting, a supply chain recruitment company focused on sourcing leaders across Australia and the Asia Pacific, has revealed that the supply chain...
Wind-assisted LNG-electric concept ship gets approval
AN innovative 2500 TEU concept container vessel, Trade Wings 2500, has received approval in principle from testing and certification company Bureau Veritas. Trade Wings 2500,...
AIMS joins SAL
The Australasian Institute of Marine Surveyors (AIMS) has joined the ranks of Shipping Australia. AIMS, founded in 1986, is the peak industry body for surveyors in our region and...
Swire Shipping introduces NW Australia to Singapore service
SWIRE Shipping is introducing the new North West Australia direct (NWD) service from June. It will offer a direct connection between Singapore and north western Australia. The new...
Stricken containership reaches port after engine room fire
A CONTAINERSHIP has arrived at the Port of Oakland after an engine-room fire knocked out the ship’s propulsion system on Friday, 14 May. When the fire occurred, the 4888-TEU,...
Ports Oz shortlisted for international sustainability award
PORTS Australia’s Port Sustainability Strategy Development Guide has been shortlisted as a finalist with two other Australian ports in the 2021 International Association of Ports...
Port Bonython progresses hydrogen plans
THE South Australian government is seeking expressions of interest to develop land near Whyalla at Port Bonython in the Upper Spencer Gulf. The site features more than 2000...
