Landing craft rescues sailors from sinking trawler
THE CREW of Sea Swift landing craft Albatross Bay rescued the crew of a sinking trawler on Tuesday night. Albatross Bay was en route from Cairns to Horn Island at around 1800 when...
QLD secures flights and cargo capacity to Shanghai
QUEENSLAND and China Eastern Airlines have locked in direct seasonal flights from Shanghai to Cairns to boost air cargo and export opportunities for the state’s far north....
Victorian project boosts female representation in freight sector
A PROJECT aimed at diversifying Victoria’s freight and logistics workforce has successfully increased the number of women in the sector, according to the state government. The...
Employee data stolen in DP World cyberattack
DP WORLD has confirmed employee data was stolen in a recent cyberattack that shut down operations at four Australian terminals. DP World said some files were accessed by the...
Devonport wharf reaches new milestone
A PILING barge has driven the last steel pile into the Devonport riverbed to create the foundations of a new wharf. Fifty-one piles, each between 30 and 50 metres long, have been...
IMO bravery commendation for Aussie tug crew
THE INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organization has awarded a Certificate of Commendation for Exceptional Bravery at Sea to the three crewmembers of the SL Diamantina for saving 21 lives...
TAFE backs strategic fleet with maritime training
TAFE NSW has joined the effort to address the maritime skills shortage by training maritime workers who could help crew an Australian strategic fleet. The institution is offering...
Protesters disrupt shipping at Port of Newcastle
POLICE charged more than 100 people following a protest that disrupted operations at the Port of Newcastle over the weekend. Around 1500 people attended the protest, according to...
Rehabilitation work begins at Port of Mackay
NORTH Queensland Bulk Ports has commenced works for a $3.5-million rehabilitation project at the Port of Mackay. The project aims to ensure the Northern Breakwater, now 84 years...
Federal government, Austal look to establish “strategic shipbuilding agreement”
ASX-listed shipbuilder Austal has signed a heads of agreement with the Australian government to establish a “strategic shipbuilding agreement”. If signed, a Strategic Shipbuilding...
MUA announces fresh industrial action at DP World
PROTECTED industrial action at DP World’s Australian terminals will continue through at least 11 December, according to the Maritime Union of Australia’s latest notifications of...
Fatigue, mechanical characteristics contributed to MPV Everest fire: ATSB
INAPPROPRATE engineering watchkeeping practices, as well as characteristics of the ship’s integrated automation system contributed to a serious fire that broke on the...
New pilot boat arrives in Bunbury
SOUTHERN Ports has welcomed a new pilot to Bunbury for local testing and trials ahead of an official naming ceremony early next year. Wardan was built by Aussie pilot-boat builder...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 75
PROTECTED industrial action continued at DP World’s Australian terminals this week, with the MUA announcing more work bans and stoppages through to 4 December....
QLD bananas shipped to Japan in supply chain trial
A SHIPMENT of Queensland bananas and melons to Japan aims to support an analysis of how shipping conditions impact the fruits. Queensland’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries...
