COVID restricts South East Asia drydocking capacity
HIGH freight rates and ongoing workforce limitations due to travel restrictions and COVID-19 measures are expected to result in South East Asia’s ship repair capacity falling by...
PPA celebrates graduation of first marine cadet
THE first-ever marine cadet from Pilbara Ports Authority’s program has completed training. Kyal Randazzo, who has been through the Marine Cadetship Program, will now embark on his...
The week in bulk: Capesize market in doldrums
THE Baltic Dry Index last week remained steady after several weeks of declines. The index on Friday (4 February) was 1423, up very slightly on the previous Friday’s 1381. Steady...
NAIF loan to help fund Dampier port expansion
THE Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility is to provide a $160-million loan to the Pilbara Ports Authority for a new multi-user wharf and facilities at the Port of Dampier....
Devonport small craft berth back in service after Goliath incident
TASPORTS is continuing to manage the oil spill containment and salvage plan at the Port of Devonport after the cement carrier Goliath allided with two berthed tugs, causing them...
Engine failure caused by poor communication and resource management: report
AN investigation into an engine malfunction onboard a bulk carrier has reinforced the need for effective communication and resource management onboard vessels. Singapore-flagged...
World-first liquefied CO2 test ship to be built
A BAEBOAT charter contract has been signed by the Engineering Advancement Association of Japan (ENAA) and Sanyu Kisen Co, for the world’s first liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2)...
NZ meat exporters charter reefer vessel
A GROUP of meat producers in New Zealand has bypassed the problems in accessing vessel slots and reefer containers by chartering refrigerated cargo vessel, Cool Expreso. The...
ATSB launches Investigation into malfunction on Suiso Frontier
LIQUEFIED hydrogen carrier Suiso Frontier has departed for Japan days after a gas pressure control equipment malfunction was reported onboard. The gas tanker is the first of its...
Port Hedland iron ore export capacity to increase under plan
PILBARA Ports Authority has embarked on a new development plan for the Port of Port Hedland, which it says will boost iron ore export capacity to 660 million tonnes per year....
Hunter industries on show for Japan’s investment leaders
THE Hunter region’s future for global investment attraction and industrial growth received a boost on 31 January, with Investment NSW bringing Japan’s Ambassador to Australia and...
Woodside awards Svitzer Dampier towage contract
WOODSIDE Energy has awarded towage operator Svitzer Australia the 12-year contract for towage and pilot transfer services at Woodside’s LNG export operations at the Port of...
GEV appoints new chair and director
GLOBAL Energy Ventures has appointed Greg Martin as an independent non-executive director and chair. Mr Martin has served as CEO and managing director of AGL and he has held other...
Salvors arrive at Devonport after Goliath incident
TASPORTS has engaged United Salvage to lead the operation to recover two sunken tugs and clean the oil spill after Friday’s incident at the Port of Devonport. The cement carrier...
Goliath incident at Devonport: Third tug removed, spill response continues
THE response continues at the Port of Devonport after Friday's incident in which the cement carrier Goliath allided with two tugs, sinking them and damaging a wharf. CSL...
