Pilbara PA turns five
TOTAL throughput of more than 3.3bn tonnes was the standout achievement of Pilbara Port Authority’s five years of operation, according to management. PPA became a reality on 1...
ACFS and FTA team up to smash the stink bug
ACFS Port Logistics and Freight & Trade Alliance are hosting activities on 25 and 26 July 2019 to support the Western Australian import sector in the lead up to the Brown...
Changes at VRCA as departing CEO reflects on time at the helm
OUTGOING Victorian Regional Channels Authority chief executive Michael Harvey says an increased focus on safe navigation at Geelong will be a legacy of his time at the helm. Mr...
Call for nominations ahead of 24th Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards
THE call is out for nominations ahead of the 24th annual Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards on 14 November. The event is to be held at Plaza Ballroom, 191 Collins...
"Twiggy" opens tug harbour at Port Hedland
AUSSIE entrepreneur Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has unveiled Fortescue Metals Group’s new tug and towage facility in Port Hedland, a harbour named after his mum. The new Judith Street...
VIDEO: Pilot boards ship in large seas
FOOTAGE on YouTube reveals the challenges marine pilots face when boarding ships in rough seas. The pilot’s cutter approaches a ship but the pilot is prevented from boarding...
Prepare for change in pilot transfers, expert says
LEGISLATIVE change can be expected to impact transfer procedures for pilots boarding big ships, an industry analyst believes. Ian Vanderbeek from Aviator Group said suggested...
AAL recognised at Asian logistics awards
AAL has won the ‘Best Shipping Line - Project Cargo’ at the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS), held recently in Hong Kong. Facing competition from other...
ITF calls for added Navy protection after ship attacks
TWIN attacks on tanker vessels near the Strait of Hormuz are cause for added protection for commercial ships in the region, labour groups say. Marine tankers, the Marshall...
Derailment of acid train in Queensland investigated
RECOGNISING cracking in axles is fundamental to rail safety, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau says. The Bureau has finished investigating a September 2017 incident near...
Tanker “attacks” increase Gulf tensions
ATTACKS on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz have heighted tensions in the region, with Iran denying US claims it was responsible. The ships that came...
Bulk Canadian wheat import passes biosecurity assessment
A CONSIGNMENT of imported bulk wheat from Canada has arrived in Australia, with the Department of Agriculture reassuring local producers it will be subject to strict conditions....
Queensland government approves Adani coal mine
THE Queensland government has approved construction of the Adani Carmichael Mine in the Galillee Basin, a project that is likely to result in a large boost in coal exports via...
MARITIME LAW: Autonomous ships: 2019 update and the future
REGULATION of autonomous vessels and legislation dealing with their safety, manning and operation remain a particular challenge both nationally and internationally. The maritime...
First LNG cargo shipped from Prelude FLNG
THE first shipment of liquefied natural gas has sailed from Shell’s Prelude operation 475km north-east of Broome in Western Australia. This shipment is to be delivered by the...
