Three arrested over tobacco smuggling ring
A TONNE-and-half of loose leaf tobacco was discovered in a container from China, the Australian Border Force has revealed. ABF officers at the Sydney Container Examination...
Iron Chieftain leaves Port Kembla
AGING bulker Iron Chieftain (IMO 9047740) has left Port Kembla under tow for its final journey to Turkey. Launched back in 1993, the Iron Chieftain was one of the last iron ships...
Protection from tariffs a feature of Australia and Hong Kong deal
A GUARANTEE Hong Kong will not hit Aussie goods with tariffs is how Australian authorities are hailing a new trade agreement. Australia and Hong Kong signed the Australia-Hong...
Mud crab exports set for a boost
MUD crabs from the remote Gulf of Carpentaria are set to find their way faster onto Chinese dining tables, with the Queensland government agreeing to provide extra money for a...
Debate rages on Kangaroo Island as port EIS document released
AN ENVIRONMENTAL Impact Statement into the proposed Smith Bay Kangaroo Island Seaport has been released by the South Australian government. The document, prepared by proponents...
DPWA seeks intervention of industrial umpire
STEVEDORE DP World Australia has gone to the Fair Work Commission regarding its dispute with waterfront workers. A hearing involving DPWA and the Construction, Forestry, Maritime,...
NT-SA train movement on way to Darwin
A SPECIAL train shifting Australian Defence military equipment has begun its return trip to Darwin from Port Augusta in South Australia. The movement of up to 20 flat-top wagons,...
Ports re-open in the Pilbara after cyclone
PILBARA Ports Authority has announced the Port of Dampier had resumed normal operations mid-week after being closed for five-and-a-half days. On Tuesday PPA said it had re-opened...
Gender diversity a theme of American Club appointments
THE appointment of four female lawyers to key roles within the American Club has highlighted increased diversity within marine insurance, Shipowners Claims Bureau chair Joe Hughes...
Alleged reptile smuggler nabbed by authorities
TWO Fijian banded iguanas have been taken into custody by the Australian Border Force in Sydney following a cruise line passenger’s apparent attempt to smuggle the reptiles into...
AMSA coordinates rescue of injured mariner
A RESCUE helicopter was deployed off Australia’s Top End to rescue an injured crew member from the box ship Colombo. The rescue occurred 250NM north east of the North Territory...
Bulker detained following safety concerns
A LIBERIAN-flagged bulker has been detained at Port Kembla after safety concerns were raised by labour groups. Australian Maritime Safety Authority general manager of ship safety...
West Swanson wharfies offered redundancies by DPWA
STEVEDORE DP World Australia says the loss of container volumes at West Swanson Dock in Melbourne is behind a decision to offer redundancies. The announcement comes as the company...
IMO 2020 - Less than a year to go
THE WORLD'S shipping industry now has fewer than 12 months to take steps to ensure compliance with the IMO’s sulphur cap without further strangling their profit margins, with the...
Lamb definition change a potential boost to exporters
A CLEARER definition of “lamb” is set to make things easier for Australian exporters, federal authorities say. According to the Department of Agriculture, the definition of lamb...
