In conversation: Mission to Seafarers Newcastle models seafarer vaccination strategies
FOLLOWING the vaccination of the Peruvian crew of a bulk carrier, Mission to Seafarers Newcastle is reviewing the outcomes of the vaccination process to set an example for similar...
COVID-positive seafarer in QLD to be airlifted to hospital
MARITIME Safety Queensland and Queensland Health are arranging a hospital transfer for a sick crewmember from the bulk carrier Imabari Queen. The seafarer is one of five on the...
MUA tug crew at Svitzer’s Brisbane operations to down tools
THE Maritime Union of Australia has given notification of a 12-hour work stoppage Svitzer tugs in Brisbane starting at 1800 on Sunday 10 October through 0600 the following...
New port welfare committees driven by changing dynamics of seafarer care
GROWING numbers of port welfare committees in Western Australia could provide a model for further expansion throughout Australia. Human Rights at Sea advisory board member Paul...
Fremantle dispute prevents delivery of critical machinery to agricultural and mining sectors
FRUSTRATIONS are escalating as ongoing industrial action in Fremantle Port has forced the diversion of three ro-ro vessels delivering critical agricultural and mining resources to...
Five crew on bulker at Skardon River test positive for COVID-19
FIVE crewmembers of the bulker Imabari Queen have tested positive to COVID-19, Maritime Safety Queensland has confirmed to the DCN. Maritime Safety Queensland acting general...
Repeat order of Kalmar stacking cranes for VICT
CARGO handling specialist Kalmar will supply the Victoria International Container Terminal with automatic stacking cranes (ASCs) for its terminal expansion. Kalmar solutions...
Export class green hydrogen and ammonia development at Gladstone
HYDROGEN Utility (H2U) along with industry leaders and key stakeholders including Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC), will discuss the future of hydrogen at the Gladstone...
Royal Wolf consolidates container sales position
CONTAINERISED solutions provider Royal Wolf has acquired the container rental, sales and modification division of Price & Speed Containers Pty Ltd. Founded in 1990, Price & Speed...
Highlights of the Port of Brisbane’s sustainability report
THE Port of Brisbane (PBPL) has released it’s 2020/21 Sustainability Report, outlining its progress on actions and initiatives during the year. Interim CEO and CFO, Neil Stephens,...
Bundaberg Port's green plan for new facility
ALMOST 100% of materials from maintenance works at Gladstone Ports Corporation’s (GPC) Bundaberg Port, has been recycled to make way for future trade opportunities in the region....
Approval in principle granted for compressed hydrogen carrier
THE American Bureau of Shipping has issued an approval in principle for ASX-listed Global Energy Ventures’ pilot-scale compressed hydrogen ship, based on a cargo capacity of 430...
AMSA bans bulker for underpaying seafarers
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority on Saturday (2 October) banned the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier Western Callao from Australian ports for six months. AMSA inspected the...
AMSA to employ body-worn cameras for frontline staff
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority is rolling out body-worn cameras for its frontline staff. The technology is slated to be operational nationally by December. AMSA manager...
Supply chain faces perfect storm of industrial action and driver shortages
THE Victorian Transport Association said planned industrial action and the potential for interstate linehaul driver shortages due to the looming vaccine deadline, are creating a...
