NZ minister heads to India and Singapore for trade talks
NEW Zealand trade minister Todd McClay is travelling to India and Singapore with a goal to advance NZ’s relationships with the two countries. Mr McClay was due to depart on 18...
Red Sea traffic rerouted after more attacks on ships
SHIPPING companies are rerouting vessel traffic away from the Suez Canal and the Red Sea following more attacks on commercial ships. There has been a surge in attacks since...
Maritime Safety Queensland – 160 years serving Queenslanders
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) oversees a portfolio of responsibilities unmatched by any of our peers in Australia. As the sunshine state’s primary maritime safety regulator our...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 78
WOODSIDE Energy signed a deal with three maritime unions this week to employ about 70 Australian seafarers on a Woodside-chartered LNG carrier....
Corroded wire caused shipboard crane failure: NTSB
A CORRODED wire rope caused a crane failure on the cargo ship Thorco Basilisk in July last year, the US National Transportation Safety Board has found. An NTSB incident...
US asks for Australian warship in Red Sea
THE US Navy has asked Australia to send a warship to the Red Sea. Global media have reported the request is for the vessel to join an international task force following a rise in...
NYK joins ammonia research partnership
NYK Line, JERA and chemicals company Resonac have partnered for a joint study on ammonia bunkering. Shipping company NYK and Japanese power company JERA said the companies are...
Maritime NZ says health and safety risks need to be top priority
MARITIME NZ has told commercial operators they need to understand and meet their health and safety obligations, including when staff are sent to work overseas. This comes after...
Minister extends Coastal Shipping Act exemption for cruise
MINISTER for infrastructure and transport Catherine King has extended an exemption from the Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012 for cruise ships. The...
A new model for maintenance delivery
Sponsored content from AMSA For the last 33 years, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has been the dutiful custodian of about 480 aids to navigation. These aids to...
WA biosecurity inspectors out in full force over festive period
THE WESTERN Australian government is deploying Quarantine WA inspectors at freight yards, the domestic airport and mail centres for biosecurity checks over the festive season....
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...
