Goliath sinks tugs, damages wharf
CEMENT carrier Goliath allided with two TasPorts tugs – Campbell Cove and York Cove – at the Port of Devonport on Friday (28 January) at about midday. The tugs, which were berthed...
MSC re-routes ships to protect whales
MSC has announced it will re-route its containerships off the west coast of Greece to reduce the risk of collision with endangered sperm whales in the Mediterranean. The decision...
Osprey family moves into Port of Broome wharf infrastructure
A FAMILY of ospreys has moved into the port infrastructure in Port of Broome, building a nest above passing traffic. Also known as the fish hawk, the birds can be found along...
Shipping lines and navies deliver seaborne support to Tonga
INTERNATIONAL navies and shipping companies are assisting Tonga after a devastating volcanic eruption, using the country’s main port as a gateway to the island nation. Underwater...
Zero-emission shipping viable through a mix of policy measures: report
A NEW report titled Closing the Gap suggests a combination of policy measures can help close the competitiveness gap between fossil fuels and zero-emission alternatives in...
Gladstone Ports Corporation supports marine research through data collection
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation is assisting a marine research project developed to protect the state’s population of black jewfish. The project involves tagging black jewfish found...
Mid West deploys 3D port modelling
MID WEST Ports Authority has recently been undertaking 3D modelling of the port and port lands with a fixed wing drone, primarily to better understand how wind moves across and...
Arrival of Suiso Frontier “the dawn of Australia’s hydrogen industry”
THE world’s first liquefied hydrogen carrier, Suiso Frontier, has arrived at Victoria’s Port of Hastings having completed its maiden voyage from Kobe, Japan. Docking on Thursday...
Zim’s new chartering agreement for LNG dual-fuel container vessels
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has announced a new eight-year charter agreement with a shipping company that is affiliated with Kenon Holdings, to charter three 7000 TEU...
Port of Townsville celebrates the arrival of dredger Woomera
PORT of Townsville is a step closer to welcoming trade, defence, and cruise opportunities with the arrival of Australia’s largest backhoe dredge, Woomera, driving the port’s...
Global Energy Ventures appoints new chief technical officer
GLOBAL Energy Ventures has appointed experienced maritime professional Per Roed as chief technical officer. GEV said Mr Roed will drive innovation, design, construction and...
RSV Nuyina to share environmental findings with public
ON its first voyage to Antarctica, Australian icebreaker RSV Nuyina has been collecting environmental data to share with the public. The research and supply vessel departed Hobart...
Maersk Tankers to launch decarbonisation hub
MAERSK Tankers has announced it will create a new decarbonisation hub, which will gather intelligence and create solutions to help shipowners and cargo customers cut emissions....
Shipping and renewable energy bodies join forces on fuels
THE International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing more than 80% of world’s merchant fleet, has signed a partnership agreement with the International Renewable Energy...
Report says shipping carbon price loopholes let emissions off the hook
A NEW study from not-for-profit group Transport & Environment, shows that more than 25 million tonnes of CO2 – equivalent to the total CO2 emissions of Denmark – are exempt from...
