Industry gears up for shipping summit at COP28
MARITIME industry leaders are preparing for the Shaping the Future of Shipping summit at COP28 in the United Arab Emirates. The maritime industry, energy sector representatives,...
ONE to trial containerised wind propulsion units
OCEAN Network Express is launching a trial of containerised wind propulsion devices. The autonomous wind-assist units are based on 40-foot containers. They are designed for use on...
Stolt Tankers orders six newbuilds
STOLT Tankers has ordered six new 38,000 DWT tankers from China’s Wuhu Shipyard, with an option for six more newbuilds in the future. Stolt Tankers, a subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen,...
ICS and bunker industry propose simplified global GHG fuel standard
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping and the International Bunker Industry Association have submitted a joint proposal to the International Maritime Organization for a global GHG...
IMO and ILO hold first Work at Sea joint conference
THE INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organization and the International Labour Organization held their first joint Conference on Work at Sea last week. The IMO and ILO met on 13 November at...
Energy efficiency measures can reduce underwater noise: report
MOST energy efficiency measures prescribed to the shipping industry can also reduce underwater noise, research from the University of Southampton has found. The new study...
Incat Tasmania reveals plans for battery-electric expansion
INCAT Tasmania plans to “revolutionise the world shipping industry” by delivering more battery electric ships from its Hobart shipyard. The Australian shipbuilder said it received...
NYK develops system to tackle Scope 3 emissions
NYK Line and has announced plans to launch a system to help measure and visualise Scope 3 emissions. NYK and digital services company NTT DATA signed a GHG emissions visualisation...
Tasmania's Antarctic sector set to grow: report
THE TASMANIAN government is anticipating growth in the state’s Antarctic sector through developments such as a proposed Antarctic and Science Precinct on the Hobart waterfront. A...
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ship bunkers biofuel in South Korea
WALLENIUS Wilhelmsen bunkered its first biofuel in South Korea as part of a trial of HSFO-Biofuel. At Masan Port, MV Torrens was the first WW vessel to bunker B30 HSFO-Biofuel in...
WSC launches whale chart to reduce ship strikes
WORLD Shipping Council has launched the WSC Whale Chart, a navigational aid designed to reduce ship strikes. The whale chart contains coordinates, graphics and measures to help...
Aussie-built landing craft deployed in GBR
A LANDING craft deigned and built in Australia has been delivered to the Great Barrier Reef Joint Field Management Program. The 21-metre-long Island Guardian was was constructed...
Study shows potential for ammonia bunkers in Pilbara
A FEASIBILITY study undertaken by Lloyds Register found ammonia bunkering is economically and operationally viable in the Pilbara region. The study, commissioned by Yara Clean...
Hazardous ghost net removed from Torres Strait
AUSTRALIAN Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA), Maritime Border Command (MBC) and Australian Border Force have removed a one-kilometre-long ghost net from the Torres Strait in a...
Maersk marks 30 years in Australia with seven new facilities
MAERSK has announced the opening of seven new facilities across the country as it marks its 30 years in Australia. Six of the seven new facilities will be omnichannel fulfilment...
