Zim launches new trans-Tasman service
ZIM is widening its service coverage in Australasia by launching the New Zealand to Australia service (N2A). The service connects to both the China Australia Express (CAX) and the...
Assistance vessel to be deployed to MPV Everest
THE AUSTRALIAN Antarctic Division is making preparations to send a support vessel to the Southern Ocean to accompany MPV Everest back to Fremantle. The chartered Antarctic...
Poseidon Sea Pilots has ambitions to expand
SINCE Poseidon Sea Pilots was awarded the contract to provide pilotage services at Brisbane, there has been a buzz about the outfit. Poseidon Sea Pilots director Steve Pelecanos...
FourKites acquires Haven, deepening ocean freight visibility offering
FOURKITES, which supplies supply-chain software, has acquired Haven, which specialises in software for international ocean shipping, documents management and tracking. FourKites...
The human consequences of stowaways at sea
NGO Human Rights at Sea has published a new independent insight briefing note on stowaways. It looks at the background to incidents at sea, the drivers for individuals to take...
HMM’s new 16,000-TEU ship embarks on maiden voyage
HMM Nuri, one of eight new 16,000-TEU containerships to be delivered to HMM, was full to capacity on its first voyage. On 6 April, HMM Nuri departed the Port of Singapore with...
DCSA track and trace standards adopted by several major carriers
THE DIGITAL Container Shipping Association said a majority of its member carriers have adopted its track and trace standards. DCSA – a neutral non-profit group that aims to...
Big ship comes to Melbourne
THE PORT of Melbourne and Victoria International Container Terminal recently welcomed the massive containership Soroe Maersk – the longest vessel to call at the port. Maersk...
ABB Azipod electric propulsion marks 30 years at sea
FROM its creation three decades ago to its market leading position in shipping today, the Azipod® propulsion has revolutionised marine transport. First seen on the Finnish...
MPV Everest diverts to Freo after fire
AUSTRALIA’S chartered Antarctic supply vessel, MPV Everest, has diverted to Fremantle after a fire engulfed its port-side engine room on Monday. When the fire occurred, the vessel...
Stolt Tankers launches sustainable biofuel trial
STOLT Tankers, which operates a fleet of 152 tankers, is partnering with GoodFuels to trial the use of a marine biofuel produced from sustainable and certified feedstocks. The...
Aussie exporters to get traceability edge
THE AUSTRALIAN government said it is investing more than $7 million in projects to enhance the country’s reputation for producing high-quality wood and fibre. The first round of...
“Bad fuel” causes engine issues on MSC Ariane
THE CONTAINERSHIP MSC Ariane stopped mid-voyage in the North Pacific after an engine issue that MSC said stemmed from “bad quality fuel”. The incident occurred on 2 April when the...
DAWE announces new chief environmental biosecurity officer
Dr Robyn Cleland has been appointed as the new chief environmental biosecurity officer for the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. Deputy secretary of...
Updated guidance on marine transport of ores and concentrates
THE International Council on Mining and Metals has published updated guidance to support the mining and shipping industries to minimise the risk of accidents in maritime...
