Crew survey points to "the beginning of the end" of COVID challenges at sea, mostly
THE SEAFARERS Happiness Index has revealed “a welcome rise in optimism” for the second quarter of 2022, as solutions to crew welfare challenges emerge. The index is an initiative...
Change of plan in removal of sunken TasPorts tugs
TASPORTS and United Salvage have engaged heavy lift ship AAL Melbourne to remove sunken tugboats York Cove and Campbell Cove from the Mersey River. The two tugs sunk in late...
Critical rail freight route restored following major landslip
FREIGHT operations have been restored to full capacity on the main western rail line following a major landslip in the Blue Mountains last month. The Main Western Line was damaged...
Aurizon completes acquisition of One Rail Australia
AURIZON’S $2.35-billion deal to acquire One Rail Australia was completed on Friday. The acquisition includes two businesses. The first comprises bulk rail haulage and general...
The week in bulk: A softer week
THE Baltic Dry Index lost ground over the past week. The index started the week at 2114. The BDI lost ground from there, ending the week on 29 July at 1895. Source: Baltic...
THE DCN WEEKLY PODCAST: A roundup of the week's news
In this week’s episode of The DCN Weekly, we look at the Victorian government’s release of a 30-year port plan developed following an independent review of the state's port...
GeelongPort and Viva Energy sign agreement on gas import terminal
GEELONGPORT and Viva Energy have inked an agreement for the construction and provision necessary pier and berthing infrastructure for the proposed Viva Energy Gas Terminal in the...
Australian port signs on for ammonia bunkering collaboration
PILBARA Ports Authority and Yara Clean Ammonia have signed a collaboration agreement to jointly facilitate the uptake of clean ammonia as a marine fuel in the Pilbara. The purpose...
Cargo increases at Pilbara ports in June
PILBARA Ports Authority reported a solid increase in throughput at its ports in June. Total cargo crossing the wharves of the northern Western Australian ports came to 65.9...
AMSA bans Liberia-flagged tanker
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority on Saturday (23 July) banned the Liberian-flagged oil tanker AG Neptune from Australian ports for six months. AMSA inspected the ship in...
Throughput records broken in the Pilbara
PILBARA Ports Authority has broken its annual throughput record with a total of 733.1 million tonnes over the 2021-22 financial year. PPA said this is an increase of 1% compared...
The week in bulk: A generally positive week
THE Baltic Dry Index was relatively steady over the past week. On Friday (22 July) it stood at 2146. This was roughly in line with where it ended the previous week. The Baltic Dry...
Alleged "grain laundering" trend emerges amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
MARITIME technology company Windward has identified a “worrisome” new trend in grain laundering, building off Russia’s alleged theft of Ukrainian grain. Grain laundering,...
K Line to purchase more kite systems for bulkers
KAWASAKI Kisen Kaisha has signed a contract with Airseas for the installation of three Seawings on bulk carriers. The Seawing is an automatic kite system that can tow ships,...
Vic government releases 30-year port plan
VICTORIAN minister for ports and freight Melissa Horne on Thursday released Navigating our Port Futures: The Victorian Commercial Ports Strategy, which sets out a 30-year...
