Northern Territory adds fishing compliance vessel to fleet
A CUSTOM built 5.3 metre vessel has been introduced into the Northern Territory’s waterways as part of government moves to protect its fisheries. Named Caranx the new fisheries...
Australian Navy trainee makes history
ACTING Sub-Lieutenant Natika Dunn has made history as the first Navy trainee to graduate with wings from 1 Flying Training School at RAAF Base East Sale, the Australian Defence...
ILA and USMX reportedly set to resume negotiations
THE INTERNATIONAL Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are reportedly set to resume negotiations ahead of the upcoming Master Contract...
Underwater investigations restarted in Gulf of Finland
FINNISH authorities have restarted underwater investigations on the Estlink 2 rupture incident following temporary interruptions due to poor weather conditions. Finnish police...
US heavy icebreaker departs Australia for Antarctic
UNITED States Coast Guard ice breaker Polar Star recently departed Sydney to begin itd journey across the Southern Ocean en route to Antarctica. On December 21, 121 metre...
US Coast Guard alert to counterfeit pilot ladders
THE UNITED States Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Alert after counterfeit pilot ladders were discovered during a Port State examination at the Port of Baltimore. The alert...
Sea cable investigation continues as tanker seized
FINLAND’S National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has revealed its investigation into the rupture of the Estlink 2 sea cable is still at an “early stage”. Cook Islands-flagged oil...
ADF sets out 30-year maritime capability plan
THE FEDERAL Government has unveiled its 2024 Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Plan, which sets out the national program of activities required to deliver maritime capability to...
Oil leak at Shell Singapore facility stopped
THE MARITIME & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has announced that an oil leak reported at a Shell processing facility has now stopped. The MPA and National Environment Agency...
PSA Singapore hits record-breaking throughput
PSA SINGAPORE has revealed it has reached a significant milestone, handling over 40 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) in 2024. The global port operator revealed the...
EUKOR seals deals with shareholders
EUKOR CAR CARRIERS has extended and expanded its long-term partnership with 20% shareholders Hyundai and Kia in a deal estimated to be worth US$4.2 billion in revenue. The...
NZ marine woes continue
A RATHER FRAUGHT YEAR for the New Zealand maritime scene has continued towards the end, with two further incidents late last week to add to groundings, strandings and a major...
Authorities targeting reefers following cocaine seizure
THE AUSTRALIAN Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force (ABF) say they are aware of criminal syndicates hiding cocaine in refrigerated shipping containers. The trend,...
Finland investigates tanker after sea cable damaged
FINNISH authorities have confirmed a tanker is currently being investigated for its possible role in the rupture of the Estlink 2 subsea power cable. Finish Police confirmed the...
US to build heavy polar icebreaker
THE UNITED States Coast Guard and US Navy Integrated Program Office have received approval to begin building the first Polar Security Cutter (PSC). The PSC marks the heavy polar...
