AMSA claims “complete success” in YM Efficiency container recovery
“A COMPLETE success” is how the Australian Maritime Safety Authority has deemed the recovery effort for containers lost overboard from the YM Efficiency almost two years ago. On...
National WISTA associations come together to support seafarers
SEVERAL branches of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association have come together to offer free WISTA membership for seafarers until 31 August 2020. Membership...
Exporters to benefit from Indonesia trade deal
AUSTRALIAN exporters are tipped to be the big winners from the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, with Indonesia having just formally ratified the...
Federal Court dismisses ACCC appeal on PN Aurizon case
THE Full Court of the Federal Court has delivered its judgment on the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission’s appeal in relation to proceedings brought to stop Pacific...
40 years of operation for Gladstone coal terminal
THE RG Tanna Coal Terminal at Gladsone is marking 40 years of service, having been officially opened on 7 May 1980, by Sir James McNeill, chairman of BHP and the honourable Joh...
Calls for leadership on crew changes during pandemic
MEASURES aimed at ensuring ship crew changes can occur should be adopted by the government of the United Kingdom and others around the world, the UK Chamber of Shipping says. Crew...
Containers form the basis of Tasmania’s “efficient housing” solution
SHIPPING containers have formed the basis of a temporary housing solution in Tasmania, with the state government there calling on other states to consider the same option. The...
Toll reports progress in overcoming effects of cyberattack
TOLL Group says it is making “good progress” in rebuilding core online systems following this week’s ransomware attack. As reported in DCN, the company was attacked by a form of...
Pandemic provides opportunities for cyber criminals, report claims
COVID-19 has created for both cyber criminals and traditional fraudsters, a new report claims. The report, entitled The First 100 Days of Coronavirus, was prepared by Mimecast....
OPINION: Pandemic lays bare Australia’s supply chain vulnerability
BARE shelves at supermarkets have brought into sharp focus the issue of disrupted supply chains. Australia has created a vulnerability to unforeseen shocks to supply chains, such...
VTA welcomes additional COVID-19 relief
A TOTAL of $491m in additional tax relief has been announced by Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas, in a move welcomed by the Victorian Transport Association. The announcement means...
Guam ocean tow evidence of regional capacity
DESPITE the impact of COVID-19, the maritime sector continues to provide vital services through south-east Asia and Oceania. An example is the recent towage by Pacific Towing of a...
Constance pulls the pin on Canberra campaign
NEW South Wales Liberal MP Andrew Constance has called off his campaign to represent the party in the federal seat of Eden-Monaro. The announcement came just one day after Mr...
Move towards LNG as a marine fuel in the Pilbara
THE issuing of ship-to-ship LNG bunkering licences to Woodside Energy by Pilbara Port Authority is a major win for the industry and environment, the LNG Marine Fuel Institute...
Constance seeks pre-selection for Eden-Monaro
ANDREW Constance has announced he will seek Liberal Party pre-selection for the seat of Eden-Monaro in the Commonwealth House of Representatives. His decision means the NSW...
