Ports unready for new-fuel ships: Study
A NEW global study by Lloyd’s Register (LR) has found the pursuit by ship owners and engine manufacturers of new marine fuels is running far ahead of ports’ ability to accommodate...
WSC highlights growth in dual-fuel fleet
ORE than 500 dual-fuel container ships and vehicle carriers are now operating worldwide, with total investment surpassing US$200bn, according to the latest World Shipping Council...
Shanghai and Melbourne push green shipping corridor
AN IMPLEMENTATION plan for a Green Shipping Corridor has been announced by the ports of Shanghai and Melbourne, backed by non-government organisation C40 Cities. The move is part...
Activists charged after Greenpeace occupies Scarborough gas project
A MULTI‑agency operation has resulted in two men being charged after Greenpeace activists scaled and occupied Woodside’s Scarborough gas project, prompting a temporary shutdown of...
Independent review as NSW government acquires Cape Don
THE SEA Heritage Foundation has sought an independent review of the MV Cape Don which has been seized by the New South Wales government ahead of being scrapped. The government has...
Government seeks public help to thwart fire ants
NEW South Wales government officials are to work closely with businesses and the Enfield community, as they seek to thwart a possible fire ant incursion. Earlier this week,...
Coastal shipping can slash freight emissions, report states
A NEW report has highlighted the significant benefits for reducing freight emissions by moving more cargo to coastal shipping. Comparing the emissions performance of road, rail...
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Ammonia powered bulk carriers arrive
PERDAMAN founder Vikas Rambal says the arrival of ammonia‑powered bulk carriers in Australian waters is no surprise, arguing major miners, particularly Fortescue, have already...
WSC launches digital Whale Chart to support safer shipping routes
THE WORLD Shipping Council has launched a new digital version of its global Whale Chart, making international whale‑protection measures easier for mariners and ship operators to...
CMA CGM selects Wärtsilä engines for lower-emission operations
TECHNOLOGY group Wärtsilä is to supply 36 Wärtsilä 34DF dual fuel engines for 12 new 18,000 TEU container vessels being built for CMA CGM at the Jiangnan Shipyard in China. The...
New Zealand fast-tracks drydock plan
THE PLAN to build a new drydock in New Zealand has advanced quickly, with its fast-track application accepted as complete by the Environmental Protection Authority. Regional...
Ports praised for GRESB sustainability efforts
KEY Australian ports in Victoria and New South Wales have been praised for their efforts towards sustainability, as part of the 2026 GRESB Infrastructure Asset Assessment....
DAFF suspends Wallenius Wilhelmsen as offshore treatment provider
THE Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has suspended Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics NV (WWL) as an approved offshore biosecurity treatment provider, citing...
Favourable winds and tide assist Brisbane oil spill response
FAVOURABLE wind, sun and tidal conditions have helped those tasked with responding to the Port of Brisbane fuel oil spill. Maritime Safety Queensland is continuing to lead “a...
Authorities move to clean up Brisbane oil spill
MARITIME Safety Queensland says it is leading “a coordinated response” to an oil fuel spill involving the container ship Sofrana Surville (IMO 9408372) at the Port of Brisbane,...
