NQBP fund opens to support local priorities
NORTH Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) says it is now accepting applications for its 2026–27 Community Fund. The fund provides $100,000 to support initiatives across...
Captain Dick Francis remembered
THE Melbourne maritime community is mourning the passing of Captain Dick Francis who died on 10 March at the age of 86. Captain Francis was in recent times known for his voluntary...
Tall ship Alma Doepel sails for Queenscliff
A VOYAGE to Queenscliff (Victoria) for the town’s famous maritime festival has helped raise awareness of the tall ship Alma Doepel and ongoing restoration efforts. The vessel set...
TasPorts announces $100,000 in funding for industry
TASPORTS has opened applications for its 2026 Industry Support Program, offering $100,000 in funding for initiatives that “deliver lasting benefits” to Tasmanian industries....
Green Cape Lighthouse restored to use
LIGHT has been restored to Green Cape on the New South Wales south coast, with the historic lighthouse resuming operations in February after 34 years out of service. Australia’s...
MID WEST PORTS PILOTS RESCUE: Answering the call
When the boat of local fisherman, Ken Roberts, was found washed up ashore, the pilots of Midwest Ports at Geraldton were called on for a search and rescue mission. While rescue...
WA’s oldest port to celebrate 200 years
WESTERN Australia’s first port will celebrate its 200th anniversary with a festival on 11 April. PortFest will celebrate the Port of Albany’s birthday by throwing open its gates...
Southern WA gets call to apply for Port community funding
SOUTHERN Ports is calling for communities across the south of Western Australia to apply for grass roots funding. Regional community initiatives throughout southern Western...
Freight forwarder seeks to raise money for those impacted by floods and fires
RECENT bushfires and floods have prompted action by freight forwarder Globelink International which is seeking to raise money for those impacted. Managing director Jacqui McCombie...
Michael Kelly "in shock" after Australia Day honour
MARINE pilot Michael Kelly says he is "in shock" after earning the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). Captain Kelly was recognised in the 2026 Australia Day honours for...
Scurrah among transport figures to earn Australia Day awards
FORMER DP World Australia boss Paul Scurrah was among the leading transport figures presented with an Australia Day honour this week. Mr Scurrah received the AM, the Member for...
Service celebrates the life of Nigel Porteous OAM
ONE’S life should be about participating, accepting challenges and having fun. That was the outlook of the late Nigel Porteous OAM, former sea captain and mariner whose life was...
Service to be held for Nigel Porteous OAM
A CELEBRATION of the life of the late Nigel Porteous OAM has been organised for 19 January. As reported in DCN, Captain Porteous passed away on 4 December at the age of 87....
Swan River ferries to fulfil electric dreams
SWAN River commuters will be travelling on Western Australia’s first electric ferries in late 2027 after Henderson-based Echo Marine Group won a state government contract to...
Celebrity Edge cruise ship arrives in the Hunter
CRUISE ship Celebrity Edge made its maiden voyage to Newcastle on the weekend, with more than 4000 eager passengers on board. According to the New South Wales Port Authority, the...
