Union raises questions over overseas workers
THE Maritime Union of Australia has issued a statement claiming the Federal government has granted foreign workers COVID exemptions to take coastal shipping jobs. The MUA said 58...
SA furthers its ambition to create green hydrogen export industry
SOUTH Australia’s intention to create a green hydrogen export industry has taken a big step forward, with the launch of a $240m hydrogen project. This project would be the largest...
Melwyn Noronha new chief of Shipping Australia
AUSTRALIA’S peak shipping association has announced that deputy CEO Melwyn Noronha will step up to the role of CEO, effective 1 January 2021. He takes over the position from Rod...
Will COVID second wave flatten air cargo recovery?
THE global air cargo market maintained its slow, six-month road to recovery in October but the industry will be waiting cautiously to see if a sudden fall in demand in the last...
AMSA orders cargo ship to repatriate seafarers
NINE Chinese and Filipino seafarers, some who have been onboard their Panama-flagged cargo ship Brio Faith for 20 months with no leave, will be reunited with their families after...
US election: too close to call
THE question of who will be the next President of the United States is yet to be decided, with votes still be counted in a number of key states including Georgia, North Carolina,...
Economic stimulation the focus of RBA cash rate cut
THE Reserve Bank of Australia this week announced a cut in the cash rate target to 0.1%, part of an effort to contribute to economic recovery from global pandemic. In a statement,...
Barkly Pearl detained in Geraldton
AUSTRALIAN authorities have detained the MV Barkly Pearl (IMO: 9042295) following its safe arrival in the port of Geraldton, Western Australia. As reported in Daily Cargo News...
Rock lobster a focus of Australia – China trade debate
EXPORTS of Australian rock lobster to China have become the latest focus of trade tensions with China. Seafood Trade Advisory Group issued a statement on Monday that there were...
Fuel tank safety innovation recognised
HYUNDAI Heavy Industries says it has developed a digital health management system for safety and operational efficiency of LNG fuel tanks. The system is said to be an industry...
IMO secretary-general emeritus William A. O’Neil, remembered
SECRETARY-GENERAL of the International Maritime Organization Kitack Lim expressed his sincere condolences to the Canadian Government as well as William O’Neil’s remaining family,...
AMSA jet helps direct damaged livestock carrier to port
LIVESTOCK carrier MV Barkly Pearl has been directed to sail to the port of Geraldton following the discovery of damage to its hull. According to the Australian Maritime Safety...
Lloyd’s Register launches dedicated decarbonisation hub
LLOYD’s Register has launched a dedicated centre of excellence to accelerate the safe, sustainable and cost-effective decarbonisation of world shipping in support of delivering...
Global demand steady for Australian wine
STEADY demand for Australian wine around the world has seen growth in value to all top-five exports markets and a 4% increase in overall value to $2.998bn, according to Wine...
FMG reports “strong start” to 2021 financial year
MINER and iron ore exporter Fortescue Metals Group has reported delivering “a strong start” to the 2021 financial year. Chief executive Elizabeth Gaines said a record result for...
