QLD port awards $1.5m contract to enable channel widening
PORT of Townsville has awarded a $1.5-million contract for work that would enable widening of the inshore end of the port’s shipping channels. The port engaged local contractor...
Consultation opens for Bass Strait wind zone in Tassie
CONSULTATION has begun for a proposed offshore wind zone in Bass Strait off Tasmania. The federal government is working with the Tasmanian government to develop the proposal....
Victoria aims for net-zero freight emissions
THE VICTORIAN government, along with industry, will co-design policies, regulations, infrastructure and technology to accelerate the development of sustainable mobility. In a...
Port Hedland buy back scheme extended by two years
THE WA government has extended by two years a scheme to buy back residential properties in Port Hedland's West End. The voluntary scheme enables the state government to purchase...
Crowley moves to launch LNG bunkering on Pacific side of Panama Canal
SHIPPING and energy logistics company Crowley said it is proceeding with plans to launch LNG bunkering on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal. Crowley would provide LNG bunkering...
Operational efficiency key to decreasing emissions: GMF
INTERNATIONAL shipping decarbonisation advocacy group Global Maritime Forum has identified five key areas of cation to improve the operational efficiency of vessels. The...
MPA calls for financing of electric harbour craft adoption
THE MARITIME and Port Authority of Singapore is calling for financiers and insurers to support the adoption of electric harbour craft in Singapore. MPA is inviting financial...
Classification society issues AIP for hydrogen-fuelled vessel
JAPANESE classification society ClassNK has issued an approval in principle for a parcel layout concept for a hydrogen-fuelled multi-purpose vessel. The concept was developed by...
Report calls for rapid action on 5% zero-emission fuel target
THE SHIPPING industry’s window of opportunity to meet its 5% zero-emission fuel target by 2030 is closing soon, according to a new report. The report from UMAS, the Getting to...
Paper analyses IMO’s possible path to net-zero
CLASSIFICATION society ClassNK in a recently published white paper has outlined steps the international shipping industry needs to take in order to meet the International Maritime...
Port of Melbourne ranks first in GRESB infrastructure asset assessment
PORT of Melbourne has ranked first among Australian and international ports in the 2023 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark infrastructure asset assessment. The port also...
DP World raises US$1.5 billion for sustainability ambitions
DP WORLD has raised US$1.5 billion through a green sukuk to support its decarbonisation efforts. A sukuk is a financial certificate that is essentially a bond that is compliant...
Report names Australia most favourable country for hydrogen production
AN INDEPENDENT study in Europe has identified Australia as one of the two most favourable countries for green hydrogen production. Australia and Brazil were highlighted for their...
Biosecurity funding model raises $97 million from importers in three months
THE SUSTAINABLE Biosecurity Funding model announced in May this year has collected an additional $11.3 million in fees and charges from importers in three months. Federal minister...
IMO workshop examines hubs and routes to reduce GHG emissions
THE POTENTIAL for shipping routes and maritime hubs actions to reduce shipping’s greenhouse gas emissions and support maritime decarbonisation was examined during the...
