MARITIME HISTORY: The biggest ship fuel conversion
In June 1923, Daily Commercial News carried a story about the largest ship in the world, the Leviathan, being converted from a coal-burner to an oil-burner IN OUR age, heavy fuel...
DCN Magazine May 2023 edition: Feature Focus – tugs & towage
The May 2023 edition of the DCN magazine is now available to read online! In this edition our main features are: Tugs & towage – A focus on training in Australia’s towage sector;...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Celebrating women in maritime
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...
MARITIME COUNTRY PROFILE: Peru
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 HISTORY: The ill-fated voyage of the barque Amy Turner
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...
THE GRILL: John Kewa
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...
DCN Magazine April 2023 edition: Feature Focus – Liner trades to north & east Asia
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...
MARITIME HISTORY: barque Garthsnaid
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...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Working together for gender equality
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...
IN DETAIL: Rotating to carbon reduction
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...
MARITIME COUNTRY PROFILE: Argentina
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...
DCN Magazine March 2023 edition: Feature Focus – Queensland
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...
MARITIME COUNTRY PROFILE: Norway
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...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: IWD 2023 - embrace equity
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...
MARITIME HISTORY: The wreck of the Mindini
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...
