Govt places $15 million vessel order with Austal
THE AUSTRALIAN government has ordered another patrol boat from shipbuilder Austal for $15.2 million. The Guardian-class patrol boat will be built in Western Australia. Delivery is...
Big profits for Maersk again, but clouds are on the horizon
MAERSK continues its streak of big profits, with its 16th quarter in a row with year-on-year earnings increases. However, the company has signalled that earnings in its Ocean...
Industry underestimates danger of lithium-ion batteries, insurers say
FAILURE of lithium-ion batteries poses a larger safety threat to the maritime supply chain than the industry realises, a new whitepaper suggests. The Lithium batteries whitepaper,...
Record exports under Black Sea grain deal as Russia pulls out
THE BLACK Sea maritime corridor saw a record volume of agricultural products exported on Monday (31 October) despite Russia pulling out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Russia...
Environmental impacts of NT hydrogen export project in focus
A HYDROGEN export project proposed for the Tiwi Islands needs an environmental impact statement (EIS) to proceed. The Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority advised...
Three jailed for $135 million meth shipment
THREE men who used air cargo to import more than $135 million worth of drugs into Australia have been jailed following a major investigation. The criminal syndicate members...
Record $1.6bn meth haul found in container bound for Australia
A RECORD-BREAKING shipment of liquid methamphetamine, worth $1.6 billion, has been intercepted on its way to Australia in a shipping container. The drugs were concealed in cartons...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 21
Port of Newcastle welcomed Shofu Maru this week, the world's first bulk carrier equipped with a Wind Challenger hard sail....
Bill to amend fair work legislation receives support and backlash
A BILL before Parliament, which intends to amend fair work legislation, has been met with optimism for the workplace bargaining system but concern for the supply chain. Employment...
Inspection delays and trapped seafarers an issue for Black Sea corridor
THE BLACK Sea Grain Initiative facilitating the export of cargo from Ukrainian ports is struggling to keep up with the inspection of inbound and outbound ships. According to the...
LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS FOR THE 2022 AUSTRALIAN SHIPPING & MARITIME INDUSTRY AWARDS
ACT NOW! There are limited seats are available for the 2022 DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards, to take place on 10 November at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne...
Millions for strategic fleet in federal budget
THE federal government is providing $6.3 million in 2022-23 to establish the Strategic Fleet Taskforce. The purpose of the taskforce is to provide advice to the government on the...
ICS proposes fund to award low-emission fuel first movers
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping has announced proposals to accelerate the maritime sector’s transition to net zero by financially rewarding ships and energy producers that...
OPINION: Overzealous ABF officers with power tools or a legitimate threat to the border?
A COUPLE recently received visas to enter Australia and to relocate to Melbourne, and they shipped their personal effects via air from Canada. Their effects included a Canadian...
HRAS asks: Is the global maritime sector effective in human rights implementation?
SIGNIFICANTLY more investment and development is needed to increase the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in the global maritime sector,...
