New LNG supply in NSW moves a step closer
AUSTRALIAN Industrial Energy can now finalise supply contracts with industrial customers of its new liquefied natural gas terminal after the project received development consent...
Sunken freighter a “sobering reminder” of sacrifice by Australian seafarers
“A SOBERING reminder” of the sacrifice by Australian seafarers is how Maritime Union national secretary Paddy Crumlin has described the recent discovery of the vessel SS Iron...
Sunken WWII freighter found
MARITIME archaeologists from the CSIRO have discovered the resting place of SS Iron Crown, an Australian freighter torpedoed by a Japanese submarine during World War II. SS Iron...
Veronica blamed for lower Pilbara throughput
A FALL in throughput for Pilbara Ports Authority has been attributed to the impact of Tropical Cyclone Veronica. PPA has delivered its latest figures showing throughput of 50.3m...
Pilbara Ports stumps up for emergency services and animal welfare
AN ANIMAL welfare organisation and emergency services are among entities to receive grant money from the Pilbara Ports Authority. The recipients are Saving Animals From Euthanasia...
Australian breakbulk to be highlighted at Euro conference
DEVELOPMENTS in breakbulk, ro-ro and heavy lift are to be highlighted during a large conference in the Belgian port city of Antwerp early next month. The inaugural AntwerpXL is to...
Mobile harbour cranes boost bauxite operation
A FLEET of specially-designed and durable Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Cranes is being used by shipping and logistics company, Winning International Group. The cranes play...
HFW announces global management changes
INTERNATIONAL law firm HFW has announced the appointment of partner Paul Dean as the new global head of shipping and member of the law firm’s global management board. Mr Dean...
“Trust builds value” the message from grain conference
INCREASING trust across the supply chain was the key theme of the inaugural Australian Grain Industry Logistics Conference, held in Melbourne this month. Delegates heard how...
Who’s next to support green-recycling of ships, asks shipping body
JAPANESE ratification of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships has been applauded by the Asian Shipowners’ Association....
Indian Register looks to grow Asia Pacific operations
INDIAN Register of Shipping says the markets of Malaysia, Indonesia and China are a focus as it seeks to grow business in the Asia Pacific region. The classification society has...
Brazil’s loss is Australia’s win for iron ore pellet exports
A FORCED shutdown of some Brazilian iron ore mines could boost demand for Australian supplies, Carpentaria Resources managing director Quentin Hill says. Mr Hill spoke at the...
Companies capitalise on strong newbuilding market
WÄRTSILÄ and Samsung Heavy Industries have announced a joint development project driven by a strong LNG carrier newbuilding market. The two parties have signed a JDP agreement...
Chopper deployed for injured mariner
A HELICOPTER was deployed off Western Australia recently to collect a mariner who had broken his leg on board ship. The crewmember was on board the 250metre tanker Kriti Journey...
Separation of GrainCorp portfolio aims to "unlock" value"
EXPORTER GrainCorp would look to unlock "significant value" by demerging its global malting business into two independent ASX-listed companies, chairman Graham Bradley says. The...
