Lack of safety systems contributed to South Channel incident
AUSTRALIAN Pilotage Group’s lack of systems for rounding Hovell Pile, combined with directions from the harbour master that “lacked clarity”, have been identified as factors in an...
MESSAGE FROM AMSA: Float-free EPIRBs on their way
A REMINDER that from 1 January 2021, float-free emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) will be mandatory on certain types of domestic commercial vessels. This change...
Unions urge action over fuel stocks
A FALL in global oil prices is “a unique opportunity” for the Australian government to deliver fuel security, unions say. COVID-19 has drastically affected the price of global...
Woolworths ups delivery services to meet soaring demand
WOOLWORTHS will open up tens of thousands of extra weekly home delivery windows for its online customers from this week. The extra capacity will be fulfilled out of hundreds of...
Ship's master dies in suspected murder
ZEABORN Ship Management has confirmed the death of the master of the Spirit of Hamburg’s (IMO 9391660) in “a violent incident” at Port of Cartagena, Colombia late last week. The...
DP World launches worldwide digital platforms
DP WORLD has launched online logistics tools and services, covering sea, land and air shipping around the world. The connected ecosystem of platforms will enable freight...
White spot found in South East Queensland seafood
WHITE spot disease has been confirmed in seafood samples from South East Queensland more than three years after it was first detected in the region. Biosecurity Queensland did...
INSIGHT: Imports of undenatured ethyl alcohol for hand sanitiser
IMPORTED undenatured ethyl alcohol that is imported with an alcohol by volume content of 80% or greater, and that is for use in manufacturing hand sanitiser in Australia, is...
Strategically located Omani port joins SEA-LNG
SOHAR Port and Freezone has become the first Middle Eastern port to join industry association SEA-LNG, to promote its investment in LNG bunkering facilities and the use of...
Constance calls for “restraint” on stevedoring charges
NEW South Wales transport and roads minister Andrew Constance has confirmed he has written to Port Botany stevedores regarding increases infrastructure or access charges. In a...
CBFCA and AFIF to merge
A MERGED Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia and Australian Federation of International Forwarders is to take effect on July 1. This follows a special general...
GraysOnline to clear assets from haulage company
AFTER more than 40 years in the business, the directors of Mackay Haulage, Angelo and Sam Sorbello, are retiring. As a result, their entire inventory of haulage equipment is to be...
Government stimulus measures: what you need to know
Here is a summary of the government’s latest stimulus measures related to individuals and businesses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. $66.1bn Stimulus Package The federal...
Attacks on ships prompt call for vigilance
A REPORTED 29 incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia during the first quarter of 2020, has led to a call for greater vigilance from law enforcement agencies. The report...
Ruby Princess departure delayed
PLANS for COVID-19 afflicted cruise ship Ruby Princess to leave Port Kembla over the weekend were delayed. Media reports suggested the crew was too sick to travel. NSW Police...
