Scots change seafarer quarantine rules
THE Scottish government has changed rules around quarantine meaning seafarers no longer have to isolate for 14 days when returning to Scotland for more than 14 days of leave. The...
Deficiency notices issued following Port Hedland bulker complaint
THREE deficiency notices were issued to the United Kingdom-flagged bulker Berge Heng Shan (IMO 9675949) at Port Hedland recently, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority has...
Yachtsman seeks to flee in bulk carrier aircon vent
A MAN hid in the air-conditioning vent of Turkish bulk carrier Ulusoy (IMO 9586411) in an attempt to flee from Australian justices, it has been alleged. According to Australian...
Fortescue automation deployment reaches significant milestone
FORTESCUE Metals Group has celebrated what it says is an “important milestone” in the rollout of autonomous haulage at the Chichester Hub with the conversion of the 100th...
Ports Australia launches trade statistics resource
PORTS Australia has take industry data and transformed it into a new multi-layered online resource with a stylish and accessible format. “We’ve endeavoured to create a...
Fully integrated propulsion system for cargo ship
MAURITIUS Shipping Corporation is replacing its multi-purpose cargo vessel servicing the Republic of Mauritius and the islands of Reunion, Agalega and Rodriquez. It has...
Tribunal upholds vessel ban
AN AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority decision to ban the Panama-flagged bulk carrier Fortune Genius (IMO 9221877) from Australian ports for 12 months has been affirmed by the...
Fuel security plans must address foreign tanker reliance, says union
THE Maritime Union has urged the Commonwealth to address the nation’s reliance on foreign tankers to transport oil and petroleum products. The union has welcomed the Commonwealth...
Human Rights at Sea denounces ITF’s ‘enough is enough’ call
THE issuing of the ‘enough is enough’ call to action by the International Transport Workers’ Federation on 15 June has been criticised by not-for-profit organisation Human Rights...
Fortescue’s record shipments in March quarter
MINING company Fortescue Metals Group has reported record shipments of iron ore during the 2020 financial year March quarter, defying any possible impact from coronavirus. In...
Agriculture outlook dominated by recovery from drought
WHILE the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to present challenges, the outlook for agriculture will be dominated by recovery from drought, according to the June Agriculture...
HullWiper joins new global alliance for marine biosafety
HULLWIPER has become one of four founding members of the International Maritime Organisation’s Global Industry Alliance for Marine Biosafety. The GIA will work with the IMO’s...
VIDEO: Giant bulker grounds off Brazil
GIANT bulker Stella Banner recently grounded off the coast of Brazil. At the time the vessel was carrying a consignment of iron ore. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc7yK-d9xwI...
Gladstone Port pays tribute to the late Reg Tanna
WITH his motto, “there is no I in team”, the late Reg Tanna is remembered as a humble man who was the driving force behind the powerhouse that has today become the Port of...
Freight industry welcomes Queensland support on curfews
THE Queensland government has extended laws that it introduced during COVID-19, meaning supermarkets across the state and essential businesses will be able to continue re-stocking...
