Alma Doepel to ‘set sail’ for Hobart
PLANS are afoot for the next major sailing of the schooner Alma Doepel, the vessel set to brave the waters of Bass Strait early next year and sail south to the Hobart Wooden Boat...
Mission Father’s Day Appeal raises almost $3k for seafarers
MISSION to Seafarers Sydney has raised $2904 for seafarers via its Father’s Day Appeal. According to organisers, this included a $1000 donation from a new donor following coverage...
Restoration starts on historic Albany Port buildings
WORK has started on the Port of Albany’s $8.3 million transformation of its historic pilot station. Local builder Smith Constructions has begun work on the project set to...
Svitzer backs seafarer appeal
SVITZER Australia is supporting Mission to Seafarers Sydney’s Father’s Day Appeal with two tug boat experiences, giving supporters the chance to see Port Botany and Sydney Harbour...
Care-Factor 2026: Industry has a ball
One of the industry's most anticipated nights — the Care Factor Christmas in July Ball, was held this year at the Hyatt Regency in Sydney on Friday 31 July. The Grand Ballroom,...
Maritime Museum of Townsville celebrates 40 years
TOWNSVILLE’S extensive oceanic history has been recognised as the Maritime Museum of Townsville recently marked 40 years of operations. The museum started in 1986 from its...
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Bulker forms backdrop to Extraction 3 production at Port Kembla
BULK vessel BBC Uranus (IMO 9947768) has joined Chris Hemsworth in starring in filming of the new Netflix movie Extraction 3 at Port Kembla. Port Authority of New South Wales...
DP World, LiteHaus launch Fiji digital education push
DP World has teamed up with Australian non-profit LiteHaus International on a digital education initiative aimed at improving access to technology for about 4700 students across...
Sellout crowd for WA International Trade Ball
WESTERN Australia’s shipping and logistics community gathered on Saturday night (18 July), for the seventh annual WA International Trade Ball. Held at The Westin Perth, organisers...
Justine Jarvinen takes the helm as new chair for Port Authority of NSW
JUSTINE Jarvinen’s appointment as the Port Authority of New South Wales board chair is said to come at an important time for the organisation as its focuses on its Strategy 2030...
Southern Ports' Community Investment Program going bigger than ever
SOUTHERN Ports is set to take its Community Investment Program to a new level after delivering a record-breaking level of funding and applications over the past year. More than...
Auriga barge task helps deliver lung screening unit across Top End
AURIGA Marine is transporting Heart of Australia's new Heart 8 mobile lung screening unit to remote Northern Territory communities, with the first voyage departing this week. The...
Mission raffle enters final fortnight
THERE are just two weeks left in the Mission to Seafarers Sydney's fundraising raffle, with two winners to be offered the opportunity to escort a cruise ship out of Sydney Harbour...
Port of Townsville brews coffee services partnership with Wounded Heroes
WHAT began as a 10-minute conversation at the Townsville Meet the Buyer event in June has turned into a new partnership, with Wounded Heroes now supplying coffee beans across Port...
Industry figure David Sterrett mourned
TRIBUTES have flowed for respected industry figure David Sterrett, who passed away this week just short of his 85th birthday. Dr Sterrett had an impact in several maritime roles...
