Cruise visitors helping to save endangered Tassie wildlife
CRUISE ship visitors to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary on shore tours in search of authentic travel experiences are contributing to the sanctuary’s efforts to save endangered native...
Iron ore exports in 2019 tipped to be similar to 2018
AUSTRALIAN iron ore exports are expected to end the current year with about the same total volumes as in 2018, analysts Banchero Costa say. This was described as “quite...
Repeal of 'ANL Act' prompts debate
LEGISLATION restricting the use of Australian shipping business names has been repealed by federal Parliament. The move already has been criticised by the Maritime Union but drawn...
Taskforce detects more than 262 tonnes of tobacco
IN July 2018, the Illicit Tobacco Taskforce was established to protect Commonwealth revenue by targeting, disrupting and dismantling organised criminal syndicates that deal in...
Schools reap benefits of Gladstone community event
COINED the “easiest fundraiser of the year”, with not a pie drive or chocolate box in sight, Gladstone Ports Corporation’s 10th Anniversary Botanic to Bridge Fun Run has delivered...
Vigilance crucial to avoid marine pest incursion, says biosecurity boss
EFFORTS to prevent marine pests and diseases entering Australia are crucial, Department of Agriculture head of security Lyn O’Connell says. Ms O’Connell, also a Departmental...
Shipping control tower takes a tumble
AFTER almost half a century of operations, the life of the old Port Hedland Shipping Control Tower has come to an end. The old tower, which, according to Pilbara Ports Authority,...
Trisco Foods named QLD exporter of the year
TRISCO Foods is owned by the Tristram family that has been manufacturing food and beverage products in Queensland since 1875. It recently took out the top award at the Premier of...
OUT & ABOUT: Industry gathers for session on shipping and marine seminar
MARITIME law firm HFW held its Shipping and Marine seminar at its offices in Bourke Street, Melbourne, on Thursday night. The event attracted a gathering including lawyers, ship...
New website for northern operator Sea Swift
THE new website www.seaswift.com.au features a streamlined, modern design, improved functionality, and easy access to essential information to help customers make well-informed...
Expressions of interest sought for Inland Rail sleeper contracts
THE Australian Rail Track Corporation has begun talks with industry to build a 171km section of rail track in northern New South Wales and to deliver 1.44m sleepers as part of the...
Newcastle CEO speaks on port's future
IMPLICATIONS of the global move away from coal were addressed by Port of Newcastle CEO Craig Carmody during this week's Maritime Industry Australia conference in Sydney. Mr...
Bigger bulkers now able to transit Torres Strait
BULK carriers and tankers with a draught of up to 12.5metres are now allowed to transit the Torres Strait, following data collection and analysis by the Australian Maritime Safety...
ABARES conference heads to Warragul
FUTURE outlooks for the important export sector of agriculture are to be discussed during the ABARES Regional Outlook conference to be held in the Victorian town of Warragul. The...
Transport industry group backs Mental Health Day
MENTAL ill-health is a growing problem in our workforces and communities, which is why the Victorian Transport Association has been increasingly supportive of industry efforts to...
