Mid West Ports, helping to keep maritime heritage alive
MID WEST Ports in Western Australia has thrown its weight behind a program to help maintain maritime heritage by sponsoring the Batavia Coast Replica Boat Association. The...
Vale Paul Nicholson
THE AUSTRALIAN shipping community has lost “a true gentleman” with the passing on Sunday [26 April] of Paul Nicholson at the age of 83. Tributes have poured out to ‘Nicko’ on...
Merchant seamen remembered at Rookwood
THE courage and sacrifice of members of Australian merchant seamen during both world wars has been remembered during a service at Rookwood Merchant Navy Columbarium, Sydney, over...
Ports minister joins Port of Albany celebrations
NEARLY 5000 people helped the Port of Albany in southern Western Australia celebrate its 200th birthday. A guest list of VIPs, including ports minister Stephen Dawson were among...
DCN celebrates 135th birthday
“TODAY, we publish the first issue of the DAILY COMMERCIAL NEWS which we trust will meet with your approval and support.” It was with those words, written by manager H I Moffat,...
Ports to Peaks: Grit, camaraderie and a touch of Alpine chaos
RAISING critical funds to improve the lives of seafarers across Australia, New Zealand and Oceania was the aim of Ports to Peaks, a charity event organised through the Mission to...
Emergency fuel surcharge for Spirits, Fomo fame awaits
TT LINE has bowed to the inevitable and announced a 15% emergency fuel surcharge (EFS) for passenger/vehicle bookings on the Spirit of Tasmania ferries. The EFS applies to all new...
Workshops Pier returns to work
THE HISTORIC Workshops Pier at Williamstown, Melbourne has re-opened following a state government-funded reconstruction project and will become the new home of Victoria’s heritage...
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...
