AMSA issues guidance on risks of transporting EVs
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority is encouraging ship operators to prepare crews for the risks of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles. AMSA outlined risks and...
Newcastle reports strong November trade
PORT of Newcastle handled 13.4 million tonnes of trade in November 2023, which was a 32.5% increase on the same month last year. Total exports were up 34% to almost 13 million...
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...
China lifts suspensions on Aussie abattoirs
CHINA has lifted suspensions on three Australian meat export establishments. China suspended exports from Teys Australia in Naracoorte, South Australia, Australian Lamb Company in...
Shipping industry talks net-zero strategy at COP28
SHIPPING industry representatives at COP28 set a course to deliver on the International Maritime Organization’s net zero strategy. More than 60 organisations and 300 leaders met...
Tanker attacked in Red Sea
A MISSILE launched from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen has struck a commercial tanker in the Red Sea. Two US officials told Reuters on Monday the missile caused a fire and...
QLD companies receive coastal shipping grants
MARITIME Safety Queensland has awarded two companies with grants intended to help revitalise Queensland’s coastal shipping industry. Tn Marine in Cairns and ASP Ship Management in...
Two charged over maritime drug bust
POLICE have charged two men for their alleged involvement in the importation of 560 kilograms of cocaine into Australia via a bulk carrier. Authorities seized the cocaine in...
AiP issued for 11,000 CEU car carrier design
DNV has issued an approval in principle for the design of what it claims would be the world’s largest car carrier. The 11,000 CEU pure car and truck carrier would be 234 metres...
Three jailed over 99kg shipping container meth smuggling
THREE men have each been sentenced to more than 13 years’ imprisonment for their roles in a plot to import 99 kilograms of methamphetamine into Western Australia ahead of New...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 77
THE MARITIME Union of Australia has been suspending its planned industrial action at DP World terminals this week as the two parties conduct negotiations at the Fair Work...
ECTA deal boosts Australia-India trade in 2023
THE VALUE of trade between India and Australia has increased significantly over the past year and could potentially have doubled by the end of 2023, according to the High...
ICS launches second Engine Room Procedures Guide
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping has released the second edition of its Engine Room Procedures Guide. The second edition includes updates on future fuels and enclosed space...
MPA and US ports partner on Pacific green shipping corridor
THE MARITIME and Port Authority of Singapore has partnered with two US ports to develop a strategy for a green and digital shipping corridor across the Pacific Ocean. MPA unveiled...
AMSA secures emergency response vessel for Torres Strait and GBR
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority has signed a contract with Smit Lamnalco for first-response capability in the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef. The contract is to...
