Agencies collaborate in Exercise Noxium II
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), supported by Australian Border Force (ABF), are participating in Exercise Noxium II, a...
NZ Customs going remote
THE INTRODUCTION of three new ROVs (remotely-operated vehicle) has substantially advanced NZ Customs’ ability to undertake underwater inspections of vessels in the nation’s ports,...
Feeling chipper: Burnie loader fixed
BURNIE’s woodchip loader is back in action after inspection, repair and function testing that followed a collision with a ship 10 days ago. The loader struck woodchip carrier...
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Port of Bunbury in the wind
THE PORT of Bunbury in southern Western Australia is reaping the rewards of the state’s energy transition policy. Its latest delivery, importing more than 180 windfarm components...
OOCL Brazil exchange sets new Botany benchmark
THE A3 consortium Central China loop vessel OOCL Brazil has eclipsed the previous Port Botany container exchange record to establish a new high point for NSW Ports and stevedore...
'Trusted' port insider's drug smuggling links
A SYDNEY man, alleged to be the coordinator of a network of “trusted insiders” at Australia’s cargo ports, has been charged by the Multi Agency Strike Team (MAST) in relation to...
Freight reform on the menu at parliamentary luncheon
THE NEW South Wales Government has provided an update on its freight reform agenda currently underway across the state, including stevedore pricing reforms, fuel security...
Tauranga welcomes stronger NZ plant IP
NEW Zealand’s leading kiwifruit export outlet, Port of Tauranga, has applauded efforts by the government to strengthen plant variety rights (PVR) to protect investments...
Port of Brisbane day to inspire maritime careers
MORE than 30 marine trade groups have taken part in a Port of Brisbane careers open day in a bid to inspire students, parents and teachers about the value of a maritime career. On...
Port well-placed to benefit from Vic renewables project
GEELONGPORT is among those to applaud the announcement by the Victorian government of its decision to pursue a giant wind farm in the state’s northwest. State planning minister...
High Court dismisses CSL’s Goliath appeal
UPDATED: 20 May, 2026 THE RAMIFICATIONS of CSL Australia’s cement carrier Goliath’s collision with TasPorts tugs in Devonport on 22 January 2022 continue to be felt, with the High...
OPINION: Should shipping lines own and control the terminals?
THERE IS a growing battle happening behind the scenes in global ports right now, and it’s not just about moves per hour and container volumes anymore. It is about who controls the...
Chips are down as Burnie loader damaged
OPERATIONS are yet to resume at Burnie’s export woodchip terminal after the shiploader struck a vessel alongside on Thursday evening [14 May]. TasPorts said no injuries occurred...
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International Day for Women in Maritime: Finding a calling below deck
INTERNATIONAL Day for Women in Maritime, marked annually on 18 May, celebrates women’s contributions across the maritime sector and shines a light on the importance of improving...
RightShip begins machinery inspections at Pilbara Ports
MARITIME risk management entity RightShip has begun machinery inspections at Pilbara Ports, Port Hedland as part of new vetting requirements. A media release from RightShip said...
