Report warns of looming officer shortage
THE recently released Seafarer Workforce Report from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping warns that the industry must significantly increase training and recruitment...
Tasmanian firm to build new shiploader at Burnie
TASRAIL is finalising negotiations with Tasmanian company COVA Haywards to design and build its new bulk minerals shiploader at Burnie Port. The contract is expected to be awarded...
Townsville commissions new crane
PORT of Townsville has officially commissioned its new $30-million Berth 4 Crane and Cargo Terminal. The terminal’s completion was marked by the debut of the Port’s new Liebherr...
MOL jointly develops new energy-saving sail
MITSUI OSK Lines has announced that its has reached an agreement with numerous partners on joint research and development of the Iknow Delta Sail Crane, a sail that can be mounted...
Belgium employs roving vaccination teams for seafarers
FOLLOWING successful COVID-19 vaccinations of Belgian seafarers that started on 2 June, Belgium is moving to another level with a proposal by the Deputy Prime Minister Vincent van...
ATSB’s new chief commissioner will be first with a maritime background
ANGUS Mitchell is stepping in as the new chief commissioner and CEO of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. He will be leaving his role of general manager at Maritime Safety...
COVID-positive seafarers transferred from Weipa to SE QLD
TEN crew members from a COVID-stricken ship anchored off Weipa are being relocated to COVID wards in hospitals in southeast Queensland. In total, 19 of the bulk carrier bulk...
Toowoomba export hub at Wellcamp Airport takes off
QUEENSLAND’s primary producers will be benefit from the opening of a $17.8m Regional Trade Distribution Centre at Toowoomba’s Wellcamp airport. Deputy Premier and Minister Steven...
Newcastle buys new cranes
PORT of Newcastle is investing $28.4 million in two new mobile harbour cranes and associated infrastructure at the Mayfield 4 berth. The port said the two Liebherr L550 cranes...
Inmarsat report questions fairness for seafarers
TECHNOLOGY company Inmarsat has produced a report that attempts to reconcile the changing role of the world’s 1.6 million seafarers with the current and future provision of...
Going against the grain to find new markets
THE Australian government has announced new funding to assist the grain sector focus in on new and emerging markets and build the reputation and quality of Australian crops....
Tug crews postpone industrial action
THE Maritime Union of Australia has postponed a series of work stoppages for tug crews employed by Svitzer Australia at Port of Melbourne and Westernport. The protected industrial...
Shipping industry to meet on decarbonisation at COP26
THE global shipping industry has announced an unprecedented cross-industry event, to be held during COP26, bringing together leaders in shipping, energy, politics and finance to...
How to spot wildlife crime in the maritime industry
NON-GOVERNMENT organisations TRAFFIC and the World Wide Fund for Nature have come together to support the shipping sector in detecting illegalities passing through global waters....
Svitzer hit with more protected industrial action
THE Maritime Union of Australia notified Svitzer of more protected industrial action in the form of work stoppages at Melbourne and Westernport. This is the second PIA notice for...
