Höegh partners for biofuel
HÖEGH Autoliners and Varo Energy have joined together in a strategic partnership to advance maritime decarbonisation. The collaboration focuses on supplying 100% advanced biofuels...
Freight rates spike as Red Sea shipping disruptions surge
ANALYSTS have reported a 20% spike in spot rates in the ocean-freight shipping market in less than a week, after major shipping lines announced they would steer clear of the Red...
Svitzer takes delivery of new tug
GLOBAL towage operator Svitzer has taken delivery of the Svitzer Estelle. The tug is a new-build Robert Allen-designed RAstar 3200W and will be deployed on the River Thames and...
IMO publishes onshore power supply resource
THE INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organization has published a workshop package on onshore power supply (OPS). The package is for use by port stakeholders and explains how ports can use...
Multinational security operation launched in Red Sea
THE UNITED States has set up a multinational security initiative to address the security threat against ships in the Red Sea. Operation Prosperity Guardian aims to ensure freedom...
Police prevent 49 tonnes of illicit drugs from being smuggled to Australia
THE AUSTRALIAN Federal Police and its partners have prevented up to 49 tonnes of illicit drugs from entering the country during joint operations and investigations over the past...
Miners, BIMCO outline progress on trade digitalisation
FOUR major mining companies, together with international shipowners association BIMCO, have published a position paper that proposes ways to accelerate the adoption of digital...
Red Sea traffic rerouted after more attacks on ships
SHIPPING companies are rerouting vessel traffic away from the Suez Canal and the Red Sea following more attacks on commercial ships. There has been a surge in attacks since...
World Container Index inches up
THE DREWRY World Container Index increased this past week by 4$ to $1521 per 40-foot container. The composite index has dropped by 28% when compared with the same week last year....
Baltic Exchange weekly report
THE BALTIC Dry Index fell slightly at the end of a dynamic week, but the index is still higher than it has been for most of the past year. The BDI hit 2348 on Friday (15...
Incat Crowther to design ferry for US Virgin Islands
AUSTRALIAN marine engineering company Incat Crowther is partnering with a US shipyard to deliver a new ferry for the US Virgin Islands. Incat Crowther is designing 32-metre-long...
Corroded wire caused shipboard crane failure: NTSB
A CORRODED wire rope caused a crane failure on the cargo ship Thorco Basilisk in July last year, the US National Transportation Safety Board has found. An NTSB incident...
US asks for Australian warship in Red Sea
THE US Navy has asked Australia to send a warship to the Red Sea. Global media have reported the request is for the vessel to join an international task force following a rise in...
Maritime NZ says health and safety risks need to be top priority
MARITIME NZ has told commercial operators they need to understand and meet their health and safety obligations, including when staff are sent to work overseas. This comes after...
Australia and UAE to commence trade agreement negotiations
THE AUSTRALIAN government is to begin negotiations with the United Arab Emirates on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement in the new year. A statement from the government...
