New directors to play leading role in agriculture research
MINISTER for agriculture David Littleproud has appointed the next AgriFutures Australia non-executive directors for a three-year term commencing on 1 October 2020, saying they...
Report shows more work to be done on human rights by flag states
A REPORT prepared by non-profit group Human Rights at Sea examines the human rights performance of the three flag states of the United Arab Emirates, India and Malta. The 2020...
Low carbon combination carrier visits Australia
A COMBINATION carrier vessel, able to carry wet and dry bulk products, has arrived in Australia for the first time. The MV Barramundi (IMO 9813113), from Norwegian shipping...
Vessels collide in Straits of Malacca
FOOTAGE has been posted on YouTube of a collision between two ships in the Malacca Strait, Malaysia. According to Marine-Pilots.com, the vessels involved were the Sierra...
Key values core to success, TasPorts CEO tells harbour masters
TASPORTS chief executive Anthony Donald has got the International Harbour Masters Association Congress underway with an impassioned call for a focus on honesty and integrity. Mr...
Virtual IHMA Congress 2020 broadcast live
THE livestream for the 12th Biennial Congress of the International Harbour Masters Association (IHMA Congress 2020) starts today at 1pm. Featuring technical and operational...
Ports respond to COVID-19 challenge
AUSTRALIAN ports did well to withstand the challenges of the initial onslaught of COVID-19, the International Harbour Masters Association Congress has heard. Originally to have...
Woodchip giant visits Tassie
ONE of the world’s largest dedicated woodchip bulkers has arrived at the Tasmanian port of Bell Bay. The Singapore-flagged China Express (IMO 9861237), was launched earlier this...
Crew members isolated following COVID cases on box ship off Brisbane
TWO crew members of the Marshall Islands-flagged box ship Seamax Stratford (IMO 9305491) are in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19. According to Maritime Safety...
New board member provides further diversity in Townsville
THE Port of Townsville has announced the appointment of local Townsville lawyer Connie Navarro and the re-appointment of Townsville businessman Brad Webb to its board of...
Panel meets on Townsville Port project
THE Independent Technical Advisory Committee has met to discuss the Port of Townsville’s $193m Channel Upgrade project. The ITAC consists of marine experts who provide independent...
Auckland Point expected to unlock export potential
A MULTI-million dollar fender upgrade to Gladstone Ports Corporation’s Auckland Point terminal is expected to future-proof the facility, increase shipping operations and allow...
Port of Townsville posts "positive" results
THE Port of Townsville has recorded a throughput of 8.2m tonnes of freight in 2019/20, which was a 6.5% increase on last year. With a focus on cost management, the port also...
Activist's colourful coal conveyor protest
A PROTESTOR who briefly put a halt to operations at Abbot Point coal terminal in North Queensland says he was motivated by the need for the world to “transition away” from fossil...
Newcastle trade rebounds after July low
CARGO throughput at Newcastle for August hit the highest point since December 2019, according to the latest available trade statistics from the port. Total throughput at the port...
