Port Hedland buy back scheme extended by two years
THE WA government has extended by two years a scheme to buy back residential properties in Port Hedland's West End. The voluntary scheme enables the state government to purchase...
More Aussie mangoes head to Japan
AUSTRALIA’S mango industry will gain expanded market access following the removal of varietal restrictions on Australian mango exports to Japan. Previously only five types of...
New vessel for Sea Swift
NORTHERN Australian shipping company Sea Swift officially launched its new vessel Newcastle Bay in Cairns last week on 17 October. The vessel is to provide freight support for...
Maritime luncheon to support tall ship Alma Doepel
TALL ship Alma Doepel will be the focus of a special maritime industry luncheon in Victoria next month. The three masted topsail schooner is one of the oldest surviving...
Program at WA port aims to diversify pilotage talent pool
A NEW employment program and simulation facility at the port of Port Hedland are aiming to provide more opportunities for women and the younger generation entering pilotage....
DAFF commences review of Wheat Port Code
THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has commenced a review of the Wheat Port Code of Conduct and has invited stakeholders to have their say. The Wheat Port Code...
AMSA says it is not planning to take over AtoN maintenance after contract ends
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority is not planning to take over the maintenance of the national network of maritime aids to navigation after the current maintenance contract...
Big cruise season kicks off at Eden
PORT Authority of NSW welcomed the maiden arrival of Brilliance of the Seas with more than 2500 passengers sailing into Snug Cove, Eden. The arrival marks the start of what PANSW...
Commodore Rynd joins MtS Sydney board
MISSION to Seafarers Sydney has appointed Commodore Christopher “Kit” Rynd to the board. Commodore Rynd, who has a background in maritime operations, leadership and seafaring, is...
Spirit of Tasmania marks one year calling Geelong
GEELONGPORT on Monday 23 October celebrated the first anniversary of Spirit of Tasmania’s arrival at the port. Spirit of Tasmania moved to Geelong one year ago after being based...
More industrial action at DP World
THE MARITIME Union of Australia has announced a new batch of protected industrial action at DP World’s Australia terminals, and the company, in a statement, has called on the...
Production company to document Spirit of Tasmania builds
SPIRIT of Tasmania has appointed Tasmanian production company HYPE TV to document the construction of the two new Spirit of Tasmania ships. The company is to work with Spirit of...
Inland Rail appoints interim CEO
INLAND Rail has appointed an interim CEO while it continues its search for a permanent chief executive. Robert Rust, chair of the Inland Rail Board has been appointed to the...
Shipping industry tees off at charity golf day
GOLF enthusiasts from the New South Wales shipping community met at Long Reef Golf Club on Friday for the annual Shipping Industry Charity Golf Day. The long-running golf...
Cruise boosts WA economy
NEW figures show Western Australia's cruise sector injected more than $333 million into the state's economy over the past financial year. According to the statistics from the...
