QLD port powers past 1m tonnes of throughput for the quarter
THROUGHPUT at the Port of Mackay topped 1 million tonnes for the first quarter of the 2023-24 financial year – a first for the port. Trade volumes through the port increased by...
Government responds to Strategic Fleet Taskforce Report
THE STRATEGIC Fleet Taskforce detailed a path to the establishment of an Australian strategic fleet in its final report, made public on Wednesday (8 November). The government...
Piracy reporting centre launches incident dashboard
THE ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre has launched a dashboard for analysis of piracy and sea robbery incidents. The centre, formed under the the Regional Cooperation Agreement on...
WSC launches whale chart to reduce ship strikes
WORLD Shipping Council has launched the WSC Whale Chart, a navigational aid designed to reduce ship strikes. The whale chart contains coordinates, graphics and measures to help...
Inchcape acquires full ownership of ISS-McKay
INCHCAPE Shipping Services – a British ship agency and services company – has acquired full ownership of ISS-McKay, which was a joint venture set up in 2008 with Inchcape to...
AMSA renews Torres Strait UKC system contract with OMC
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority has renewed its contract with OMC International to deliver an under-keel clearance management system for the Torres Strait. AMSA said the...
Berth replacement project wraps up at Hay Point
A SHIPLOADER and berth replacement project has concluded at BHP’s Hay Point Coal Terminal. The project – known as SABR – involved replacement works that required 15,000 tonnes of...
Study shows potential for ammonia bunkers in Pilbara
A FEASIBILITY study undertaken by Lloyds Register found ammonia bunkering is economically and operationally viable in the Pilbara region. The study, commissioned by Yara Clean...
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index ended this past week at 1462. This was a decrease of 6.5% on the previous Friday’s index of 1563. The BDI began last week at 1502, but it started declining,...
Big grain shipment exported from GeelongPort
A 52,000 thousand tonne export sale of durum wheat exported through GeelongPort is on its way to Algeria, while global supply of the commodity is tight. The bulk carrier...
Port Hedland buy back scheme extended by two years
THE WA government has extended by two years a scheme to buy back residential properties in Port Hedland's West End. The voluntary scheme enables the state government to purchase...
MOL enters charter contact for new LNG carrier
MITSUI O.S.K. Lines has signed a long-term charter contract for a newbuild LNG carrier with a vessel operation management company funded by Japanese energy firm Jera. This is the...
North Island port to upgrade energy products wharf
PORT Taranki has announced a NZ$1.5 million project to strengthen infrastructure at energy products wharf. The North Island port plans to reinforce the terminal’s sea wall and...
Program at WA port aims to diversify pilotage talent pool
A NEW employment program and simulation facility at the port of Port Hedland are aiming to provide more opportunities for women and the younger generation entering pilotage....
Crowley moves to launch LNG bunkering on Pacific side of Panama Canal
SHIPPING and energy logistics company Crowley said it is proceeding with plans to launch LNG bunkering on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal. Crowley would provide LNG bunkering...
