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WOMEN IN MARITIME: Celebrating women in maritime

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THE International Day for Women in Maritime on 18 May is a day dedicated to recognising the contributions of women in the maritime industry. This year’s celebration comes at a...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Celebrating women in maritime

MARITIME COUNTRY PROFILE: Peru

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Geographic extremes have created challenges for Peru’s agricultural sector, and the national ports system appears to be filling in the gaps AGRICULTURAL, mineral and marine...
MARITIME COUNTRY PROFILE: Peru

MARITIME HISTORY: The ill-fated voyage of the barque Amy Turner

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The barquentine Amy Turner sank in a typhoon in 1923, taking an Australian crew down with it. Survivors spent the next three weeks in a lifeboat, searching for land A MESSAGE...
MARITIME HISTORY: The ill-fated voyage of the barque Amy Turner

THE GRILL: John Kewa

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What does a typical day at work look like for you? The good news is I did not sign a contract that sees me working from nine to five. It’s an amazing arrangement where I’ve just...
THE GRILL: John Kewa

DCN Magazine April 2023 edition: Feature Focus – Liner trades to north & east Asia

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The April 2023 edition of the DCN magazine is now available to read online! In this edition our main features are: Liner trades to north & east Asia – Carriers are dealing with a...
DCN Magazine April 2023 edition: Feature Focus – Liner trades to north & east Asia

MARITIME HISTORY: barque Garthsnaid

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Excerpts of DCN’s reporting on the barque Garthsnaid being damaged in severe weather off the coast of Southern Victoria in April 1923 BY THE irony of fate the end of the long...
MARITIME HISTORY: barque Garthsnaid

WOMEN IN MARITIME: Working together for gender equality

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THE advancement of gender equality is experienced differently around the world, and in every walk of life there are vastly different challenges for advancing the equality of all...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Working together for gender equality

IN DETAIL: Rotating to carbon reduction

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DCN spoke to Anemoi technical director Luke McEwen about how rotor sails work, and recent developments in the area What is the history of rotor sails on vessels? Rotor sails were...
IN DETAIL: Rotating to carbon reduction

MARITIME COUNTRY PROFILE: Argentina

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In 2023 Argentina is managing a historic drought, its presence in Antarctica and a new route to the sea AGRICULTURE and an abundance of natural resources are among the foundations...
MARITIME COUNTRY PROFILE: Argentina

DCN Magazine March 2023 edition: Feature Focus – Queensland

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The March 2023 edition of the DCN magazine is now available to read online! In this edition our main features are: Queensland – Trade, renewable energy and wild weather in the...
DCN Magazine March 2023 edition: Feature Focus – Queensland

MARITIME COUNTRY PROFILE: Norway

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From Vikings to hydrogen exports, Norway’s maritime history is just as exciting as its future NORWAY'S maritime identity is rooted in seafaring traditions. With one of the longest...
MARITIME COUNTRY PROFILE: Norway

WOMEN IN MARITIME: IWD 2023 - embrace equity

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REMEMBER the difference between Equality and Equity? In June 2022 I highlighted those three words: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Basically, equal opportunities just aren’t...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: IWD 2023 - embrace equity

MARITIME HISTORY: The wreck of the Mindini

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The Australian steamer Mindini ran aground a century ago, followed by a multi-ship effort to bring the passengers and crew home THE Daily Commercial News reported the wreckage of...
MARITIME HISTORY: The wreck of the Mindini

SEAFARER WELFARE: Towards better treatment of seafarers

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The spectre of crew abandonment is on the rise around the world, and AMSA is doing its part to ensure seafarers here are treated fairly, Mick Kinley writes THE Australian Maritime...
SEAFARER WELFARE: Towards better treatment of seafarers

DCN Magazine February 2023 edition: Feature Focus – Seafarer welfare

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The February 2023 edition of the DCN magazine is now available to read online! In this edition our main features are: New South Wales – Reflecting on a big year in NSW and looking...
DCN Magazine February 2023 edition: Feature Focus – Seafarer welfare