Hamburg Süd completes sale of dry bulk subsidiaries
SHIPPING giant Hamburg Süd has announced it has closed the sale of its dry bulk subsidiaries to The China Navigation Company. The transfer of the businesses Rudolf A. Oetker and...
Watpac to design LNG terminal at Port of Newcastle
LNG project development company, EPIK, has engaged Watpac to provide design, engineering and construction services for the onshore infrastructure components of its floating...
Bulker released from detention
A BULKER detained at Port Kembla due has been cleared to leave by authorities. The Liberian-flagged vessel Anna Elisabeth (IMO 9407471) was detained by the Australian Maritime...
Bailey to open Ports Australia conference
QUEENSLAND transport minister Mark Bailey has been pencilled in to open the first Ports’ Business and Operational Conference, to be held in Townsville on 26-27 June. Organised by...
Iron Chieftain leaves Port Kembla
AGING bulker Iron Chieftain (IMO 9047740) has left Port Kembla under tow for its final journey to Turkey. Launched back in 1993, the Iron Chieftain was one of the last iron ships...
Debate rages on Kangaroo Island as port EIS document released
AN ENVIRONMENTAL Impact Statement into the proposed Smith Bay Kangaroo Island Seaport has been released by the South Australian government. The document, prepared by proponents...
Ports re-open in the Pilbara after cyclone
PILBARA Ports Authority has announced the Port of Dampier had resumed normal operations mid-week after being closed for five-and-a-half days. On Tuesday PPA said it had re-opened...
AMSA coordinates rescue of injured mariner
A RESCUE helicopter was deployed off Australia’s Top End to rescue an injured crew member from the box ship Colombo. The rescue occurred 250NM north east of the North Territory...
Bulker detained following safety concerns
A LIBERIAN-flagged bulker has been detained at Port Kembla after safety concerns were raised by labour groups. Australian Maritime Safety Authority general manager of ship safety...
Teekay pushes ship recycling transparency
SPECIALIST shipping provider Teekay has moved to boost its credentials in the recycling sector, signing up to the Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative. SRTI is a platform that...
Geraldton marks half century
MORE than 1500 people received an insight into the Port of Geraldton recently as the Mid West Ports Authority hosted its annual Community Open Day, also marking the 50th...
SEA ASIA 2019 to discuss key issues facing maritime
SEA Asia 2019, a major maritime and offshore conference and exhibition in Singapore, is set to host more than 15,000 delegates from more than 80 countries and regions this 9 – 11...
Largest tanker at Newcastle follows big investment culmination
THE largest fuel tanker to enter Port of Newcastle in its 220-year history arrived on Monday morning. The 244 metre Pro Alliance long range 2 class tanker berthed at 11am at...
Timber exporters seek to boost Japan ties
KANGAROO Island Plantation Timbers says it is looking forward to working with state and federal authorities to promote trade between South Australia and Japan. KIPT managing...
Oil removed from Solomon Trader
STRICKEN bulker Solomon Trader has been emptied of 230 tonnes of oil, insurers say. However, it has been confirmed that at least 70 tonnes of oil has leaked into the ocean. The...
