AiP granted for multi-fuel tank system
MARINE classification society DNV has granted approval in principle for a multi-fuel tank design for ships capable of running on LNG, methanol or ammonia. The project was...
New hydrogen highway to drive down road freight emissions
A RENEWABLE hydrogen highway is being developed along Australia’s busiest road freight corridor to reduce emissions from trucking. NSW treasurer and minister for energy Matt Kean...
MARPOL the focal point of 2023 World Maritime Theme
THE INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organization has announced its World Maritime Theme for 2023, and it spotlights the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships...
Marine plastics a threat to marine flora and fauna, livelihoods and health, AMSA says
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority has reiterated the urgency of reducing plastic litter from ships. AMSA said it is working with the International Maritime Organization to...
Barge deployed to salvage tug wrecks delayed by weather again
A BARGE deployed from Brisbane to remove sunken tugs Campbell Cove and York Cove from the Mersey River in Tasmania has again been delayed by severe weather on the east coast. The...
"No need for alarm" as marine response exercise follows Portland Bay saga
THE NEW South Wales maritime community and the state’s leading emergency responders took part in a marine exercise in Port Kembla on Friday. The multiagency training event was...
Biofouling the focus of multimillion dollar maritime research project
A NEW scientific research centre will explore marine biofilms found on ships to mitigate the damaging impacts of biofouling. The $12.5 million project will be led by Flinders...
Mariners advised of offshore drilling rig off Victorian coast
AN EXCLUSION zone has been established around an offshore exploration drilling rig currently anchored at Port Phillip Bay, Victoria. Ocean Onyx is a mobile, column stabilised...
Critical freight rail line gradually re-opens after flooding
THE HUNTER Valley rail network is gradually re-opening after heavy rainfall and serious flooding halted operations last week. The closure from Tuesday 5 July had disrupted coal...
Port of Melbourne is the 2022 Major Host Sponsor for DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards
DAILY Cargo News is proud to announce that Port of Melbourne is the Major Host Sponsor of the 2022 Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards. Port of Melbourne CEO Saul...
Light-pollution standards on Flinders Island helps native birds
TASPORTS said its environmental standards to reduce light pollution at Flinders Island has helped prevent mortalities of short-tailed shearwaters during the 2022 migration season....
Supply chain issues interfere with Nuyina's Antarctic shipping schedule
MATERIAL shortages and supply chain issues have delayed the delivery of spare parts for icebreaker RSV Nuyina. The vessel is unlikely to be in service for the upcoming Antarctic...
ARTC moves closer to track upgrade with environmental review approval
THE AUSTRALIAN Rail Track Corporation said an environmental assessment of its plan to upgrade 35 kilometres of track between the Hunter Valley coal network and the Inland Rail has...
Maersk withdraws from ICS board, strengthens membership with WSC
AFTER serving on the board of the International Chamber of Shipping for around a decade, Maersk has withdrawn its company representative from the board. Maersk reviews its...
Study shows just in time arrivals can reduce containership emissions
JUST in time arrivals could reduce ships’ fuel consumption and associated emissions, according to new research from the GreenVoyage2050 project. The project is a partnership...
