Porteous praised for Mission contribution
THE contribution of Captain Nigel Porteous to the Melbourne Mission to Seafarers has been praised. As was reported in the DCN earlier this week, Captain Porteous was this week...
Ocean Network Express joins Shipping Australia
SHIPPING Australia has welcomed Ocean Network Express as a full voting member. “Our mission is to represent the interests of all sectors of shipping in Australia, but we are...
Austal awarded contract for high-speed catamaran
AUSTAL Limited announced that it has been awarded a A$15.5m contract for a 41 metre, high-speed catamaran. The new vessel is based on an existing and proven Austal...
Agreement to aid IMO in reaching more women
ON 27 January, IMO secretary-general Kitack Lim and WISTA International president Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou were joined by numerous dignitaries to sign an agreement with the...
Shipping industry responds to 2019-nCoV threat
A NUMBER of cruise line operators have cancelled services to Chinese ports due to the threat of novel coronavirus. While in Australia, the government has issued advice for...
Celebrating Australia Day on the water
THERE’S no more iconic an Australian image as a party on Sydney Harbour and this year was no exception. Svitzer tugs were again on display on Australia Day, cutting moves through...
Seafarers’ group launches new safety program
THE ITF Seafarers Trust announced the launch of a new three-stage occupational safety and health education program for port workers. The Seafarers’ Trust is a UK charity...
TMC bags contract for seven LNG newbuilds
TMC Compressors of the Seas has been awarded a contract by Hyundai Heavy Industries to deliver its air lubrication system compressors to seven LNG carriers the Korean shipbuilder...
On the lookout for a new Sydney harbour master
PORT Authority of New South Wales is on the lookout for the role of Sydney harbour master. The role of the harbour master ensures the “safe and efficient” navigation of all...
GAC Hub Agency appointed to support Phillips 66 marine operations
GAC Hub Agency has secured a contract with Phillips 66 to support its marine operations in the Asia Pacific as well as the Americas, Middle East and Indian Subcontinent. Phillips...
Shipping market recovery predicted in 2020
THE shipping industry is predicted to make a comeback in 2020, following a decade of “ups and downs”, IHS Markit predicts. IHS principal analyst Dalibor Gogic talked of potential...
Stevedore/footy star recovering following lightning strike
STEVEDORE and Brisbane Lions AFLW star Jessica Wuetschner is recovering in hospital after being struck by lightning at the Port of Brisbane last weekend. According to a statement...
Contract signed for ship to shore container cranes in Montreal
LIEBHERR Container Cranes and Montreal Gateway Terminals Partnership have announced the signing of a contract for the supply of four ship to shore container cranes to the Cast...
Better times for container shipping in 2020/21
SLUGGISH activity at ports around the Greater China region has been one of the most visible effects of the downturn in world trade in 2019, according to a research paper issued by...
Townsville expands pilot boat fleet
PORT of Townsville has announced it is expanding its fleet of pilot boats to four. Management awarded Hart Marine a $3m contract to build a 17.3metre ORC vessel that is due for...
