Spirit of Tasmania IV reaches new milestone
SPIRIT of Tasmania IV’s keel was laid on Friday (28 October). Shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions hosted a keel-laying ceremony for the vessel at its facility in Finland....
Unions hit Svitzer with more industrial action
SVITZER maritime employees are taking yet more protected industrial action this coming week. The Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engineers, Australian Maritime Officers...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 21
Port of Newcastle welcomed Shofu Maru this week, the world's first bulk carrier equipped with a Wind Challenger hard sail....
Unexpected profit at Kimberley Ports
KIMBERLEY Ports Authority has posted a profit of $2.56 million before tax and dividend in the 2021-22 financial year. The port authority attributed the growth to trade turnaround...
Bill to amend fair work legislation receives support and backlash
A BILL before Parliament, which intends to amend fair work legislation, has been met with optimism for the workplace bargaining system but concern for the supply chain. Employment...
Port program to plant trees
THE PORT of Townsville has launched a new community tree planting program. The port said schools and not-for-profit organisations may plant up to 10,000 trees in a year through...
Queensland's volunteer marine rescue services officially join forces
THE AUSTRALIAN Volunteer Coast Guard in Queensland and the state’s Volunteer Marine Rescue have merged under a new name: Marine Rescue Queensland. The establishment of Marine...
Freight volumes up for Bass Island Line despite $2.2 million loss
TASPORTS has reported an increase in freight volumes for its Bass Island Line shipping service, and a financial loss of $2.2 million. BIL carried almost 25% more tonnes of freight...
New vessels and command centre for NSW maritime emergency response
NSW Maritime has welcomed the launch of two new vessels and a maritime command centre in Sydney Harbour in preparation for maritime emergencies. The vessels are worth $2 million...
LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS FOR THE 2022 AUSTRALIAN SHIPPING & MARITIME INDUSTRY AWARDS
ACT NOW! There are limited seats are available for the 2022 DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards, to take place on 10 November at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne...
Millions for strategic fleet in federal budget
THE federal government is providing $6.3 million in 2022-23 to establish the Strategic Fleet Taskforce. The purpose of the taskforce is to provide advice to the government on the...
Port Authority a winner at 2022 NSW Sustainability Awards
PORT Authority of New South Wales took out the NSW Large Business Transformation award at the 2022 NSW Sustainability Awards in Sydney. The annual awards are an initiative of the...
Tasmania celebrates return of international cruise ships
THE ARRIVAL of cruise ship Pacific Explorer at Port of Hobart on Tuesday morning marked the return of cruise shipping in Tasmania. The occasion has been considered a milestone for...
Vic govt working to keep flood-affected freight moving
THE VICTORIAN government said it is “working side by side with industry and freight operators to ensure essential supply chains can continue to operate through areas of the state...
32nd annual National Merchant Navy War Memorial commemoration
MARITIME industry figures gathered on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin on Sunday (23 October) for the annual commemoration at the National Merchant Navy War Memorial. The event...
