AiP issued for maritime hydrogen fuel cell system
CLASSNK has issued an approval in principle for a maritime hydrogen fuel cell system developed by Japan’s Yanmar Power Technology. The classification society said this is the...
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk join forces on long-term collaboration
HAPAG-LLOYD and Maersk have joined forces on a long-term collaboration starting in February 2025. The so-called Gemini Cooperation partnership would comprise a fleet pool of...
Master planning begins for Kimberley ports
KIMBERLEY Ports Authority has engaged a port planning consultant to develop master plans for the ports of Broome, Derby, Wyndham and Yampi Sound. Kimberley Ports awarded the...
CMA CGM and Air France-KLM scupper air-cargo deal
CMA CGM and Air France-KLM have agreed to end their air-cargo partnership. The ocean carrier entered a partnership deal with the airline holding company in May 2022, and it came...
Yemen's Ansar Allah threaten US ships in Gulf of Aden and Red Sea
YEMEN’S Ansar Allah group, also known as the Houthi movement, intends to expand its targets in the region to include US ships. Global media have reported Ansar Allah plans to...
TasPorts pilots vote in favour of industrial action
MARINE pilots working for TasPorts have voted in favour of taking industrial action against the corporation. Participating pilots (14 out of an eligible 15), represented by the...
South Australian exports hit record levels
SOUTH Australian exports grew 12% in the 12 months through November last year, reaching a value of $17.9 billion, according to the latest data available from the state. China is...
US and UK launch strikes against Houthis after "largest attack to date"
THE UNITED States and United Kingdom launched strikes against Houthi military targets on Friday in response to continued attacks against shipping in the Red Sea. Australia was one...
Maritime bureau flags "concerning rise" in piracy
THE ICC International Maritime Bureau has reported an increase in maritime piracy in 2023, and the first successful Somali-based hijacking in years. The IMB annual report recorded...
Melbourne container trade dips in November
PORT of Melbourne reported a decrease in container volumes in November 2023 compared with the same month in 2022. The port handled a total of 243,213 TEU in November, which was an...
MPA to trial electric harbour craft charging concepts
THE MARITIME and Port Authority of Singapore has chosen three pilot schemes for charging electric harbour craft at the port. MPA selected the Pyxis Energy, Pyxis Maritime and SP...
UN Security Council demands Houthis end Red Sea attacks
THE UN Security Council has passed a resolution demanding Yemen’s Houthis immediately stop attacking ships in the Red Sea. The draft resolution also demanded the group release the...
Wallenius Wilhelmsen diverts from Red Sea
WALLENIUS Wilhelmsen has joined the growing list of shipping firms diverting vessels from the Red Sea. On 9 January the ro-ro carrier announced its ships would instead sail around...
OOCL revenue declines in last quarter
ORIENT Overseas Container Line saw total revenues decrease for the quarter ended 31 December 2023. Total revenues for the fourth quarter came to US$1.62 billion, which was a 49%...
OPINION: A strategy to eliminate piracy
PIRACY is flourishing in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean off Somalia – the RSGAI area – because leaders of countries who could prevent such activity are looking for...
