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...
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...
