Under keel clearance technology receives class innovation endorsement
TECHNOLOGY from Australian maritime engineering company OMC International that integrates environmental data measurements and AI-enhanced forecasts has received the 'Innovation...
TRADE LAW: Improving the Australian container port experience
THE RECENT release of the “Container Port Performance index 2020 to 2024” by the World Bank Group (CPPI) prepared by S&P Global has triggered significant attention. According to...
ANL WestPac upgrades, PAX upsizes
ANL is adding a third ship to the WestPac service to increase frequency from three-weekly to fortnightly. The 1,103 TEU Scion Mafada will transfer from the PAX 1 loop to join the...
Cruise sector needs a united approach
A NATIONAL coordinated approach” is required to fully develop the cruise economy, according to CLIA managing director in Australasia Joel Katz. Speaking with Daily Cargo News, Mr...
Marika Calfas ready to push port policy priorities for Southeast Asia and Oceania
NEW South Wales Ports chief executive Marika Calfas says she is ready to strive for the interests of ports across Oceania and Southeast Asia. Ms Calfas has just been elected as...
Boluda strengthens local management
BOLUDA Towage Australasia has been quick to raise its pulling power with the appointment of a business development executive. Remko Hottentot is the new Director Business...
Activist seafarer returns to Australia
SEAFARER and Maritime Union member Hamish Paterson has returned to Australia following his release by Israeli authorities. Mr Paterson was among several Australians on board the...
Maersk to charge D&D for cancelled bookings
MAERSK Line has advised shippers it will begin charging “detention” (their rendition) on empty containers upon booking cancellation for Australia and New Zealand. “To keep...
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NEMO finds extra ship for reliability boost
AN EIGHTEENTH ship is to be added to the MSC Australian Express Service/CMA CGM NEMO between Europe and Australia to improve schedule reliability. The weekly service, which has...
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Qube Ports announces new features in Inbound Connect
QUBE Ports says it is “pleased to announce” new features in Inbound Connect aimed at further improving the interface between their port operations and the transport operators who...
AMSA launches coastal competency certificate application portal
A NEW online application portal for near coastal certificates of competency has been launched by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. The ‘myAMSA’ portals is intended to...
Dead FPSO on way to Singapore
THE CONTROVERSIAL abandoned floating production storage and offtake vessel Northern Endeavour has quietly departed the Timor Sea, under tow for Singapore. The Department of...
Nuyina undertaking first HIMI voyage in over 20 years
THE AUSTRALIAN Antarctic Division’s research/icebreaker Nuyina is one week into a 55-day voyage which will see the re-supply of two Antarctic bases and the commencement of the...
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MUA calls for release of activist detained off Gaza
A MEMBER of the Maritime Union of Australia who sailed on board the Sumud Peace Flotilla is understood to be receiving consular assistance after his detention by Israeli...
Foam deal supports sustainable packaging future
DELIVERING a high-performance, low carbon alternative for cold chain packaging is the focus of a partnership signed this week in Bangkok, Thailand. The deal involves TomKat Global...
