ATSB launches Investigation into malfunction on Suiso Frontier
LIQUEFIED hydrogen carrier Suiso Frontier has departed for Japan days after a gas pressure control equipment malfunction was reported onboard. The gas tanker is the first of its...
Neptune Indicator reports crew change shortcomings and omicron fears
THE latest data from the Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator suggests the crew change situation is again deteriorating. According to the indicator, the number of seafarers...
Port Hedland iron ore export capacity to increase under plan
PILBARA Ports Authority has embarked on a new development plan for the Port of Port Hedland, which it says will boost iron ore export capacity to 660 million tonnes per year....
Non-alliance shares double on Transpacific
RESEARCH and advisory firm Sea‑Intelligence has used data from the Trade Capacity Outlook database to take a closer look at the dynamics between the alliance-controlled and...
Hunter industries on show for Japan’s investment leaders
THE Hunter region’s future for global investment attraction and industrial growth received a boost on 31 January, with Investment NSW bringing Japan’s Ambassador to Australia and...
Woodside awards Svitzer Dampier towage contract
WOODSIDE Energy has awarded towage operator Svitzer Australia the 12-year contract for towage and pilot transfer services at Woodside’s LNG export operations at the Port of...
Salvors arrive at Devonport after Goliath incident
TASPORTS has engaged United Salvage to lead the operation to recover two sunken tugs and clean the oil spill after Friday’s incident at the Port of Devonport. The cement carrier...
Goliath incident at Devonport: Third tug removed, spill response continues
THE response continues at the Port of Devonport after Friday's incident in which the cement carrier Goliath allided with two tugs, sinking them and damaging a wharf. CSL...
Lyttelton Port Company extends partnership with 1-Stop Connections
LYTTELTON Port Company has extended their agreement with 1-Stop Connections after the implementation of the logistics software provider’s vehicle booking system. 1-Stop...
Goliath sinks tugs, damages wharf
CEMENT carrier Goliath allided with two TasPorts tugs – Campbell Cove and York Cove – at the Port of Devonport on Friday (28 January) at about midday. The tugs, which were berthed...
New plans for Cairns Marine Precinct support local maritime industry
LOCAL maritime businesses in Port of Cairns may benefit from a common user facility at the Cairns Marine Precinct, enhancing the capability of the region’s maritime industry. The...
NPDL to make emergency call at Tonga, as HMAS Adelaide overcomes outbreak onboard
SEABORNE relief for Tonga is underway – Neptune Pacific Direct Line has announced an emergency service to the island and HMAS Adelaide is delivering cargo despite a COVID outbreak...
Aussie funding for PNG port upgrades
AUSTRALIA will supply $580 million in financing to support the repair and upgrade of several key ports in Papua New Guinea, many of which are nearing the end of their service...
Osprey family moves into Port of Broome wharf infrastructure
A FAMILY of ospreys has moved into the port infrastructure in Port of Broome, building a nest above passing traffic. Also known as the fish hawk, the birds can be found along...
Shipping lines and navies deliver seaborne support to Tonga
INTERNATIONAL navies and shipping companies are assisting Tonga after a devastating volcanic eruption, using the country’s main port as a gateway to the island nation. Underwater...
