Ag trades will continue despite pandemic, report claims
THE Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics has released a report on the impacts of COVID-19 on Australian agriculture, forestry and fisheries trade. ABARES...
Lack of safety systems contributed to South Channel incident
AUSTRALIAN Pilotage Group’s lack of systems for rounding Hovell Pile, combined with directions from the harbour master that “lacked clarity”, have been identified as factors in an...
Ruby Princess crew and Illawarra community thanked by cruise company
PRINCESS Cruises president Jan Swartz has applauded the crew of Ruby Princess for their “strength and fortitude” as the ship prepares to depart Port Kembla. Ms Swartz also thanked...
Ship's master dies in suspected murder
ZEABORN Ship Management has confirmed the death of the master of the Spirit of Hamburg’s (IMO 9391660) in “a violent incident” at Port of Cartagena, Colombia late last week. The...
DP World launches worldwide digital platforms
DP WORLD has launched online logistics tools and services, covering sea, land and air shipping around the world. The connected ecosystem of platforms will enable freight...
Ruby Princess crew ready to be returned home
HUNDREDS of crew from Ruby Princess are set to leave the ship over the coming days and be flown home. An initial 57 were taken off the cruise liner on Tuesday, marking the start...
Pilots announce customer rebate
PORT Phillip Sea Pilots say they are offering a 10% rebate for ships boarded on or after 13 April. The rebate is to be applied to all outgoing invoices and is to be valid where...
Strategically located Omani port joins SEA-LNG
SOHAR Port and Freezone has become the first Middle Eastern port to join industry association SEA-LNG, to promote its investment in LNG bunkering facilities and the use of...
Government stimulus measures: what you need to know
Here is a summary of the government’s latest stimulus measures related to individuals and businesses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. $66.1bn Stimulus Package The federal...
Ruby Princess departure delayed
PLANS for COVID-19 afflicted cruise ship Ruby Princess to leave Port Kembla over the weekend were delayed. Media reports suggested the crew was too sick to travel. NSW Police...
Approval clears way for development of Port Kembla gas terminal
AUSTRALIAN Industrial Energy has welcomed New South Wales government approval of its application to modify the existing development consent for the Port Kembla Gas Terminal. The...
SAL backs calls to help commercial ship crew changeovers
SHIPPING Australia has backed calls by global transport bodies for governments to help the changeover of on-signing and off-signing crews on commercial cargo vessels. The...
Operation Recovery progresses on YM Efficiency
THE second week of sub-sea salvage operations recently got underway with the MV Pride delivering nine containers to the Port of Newcastle for waste processing. The containers were...
Fears for crew as Sunday sailing mooted for Ruby Princess
NEW South Wales Police Commissioner Mick Fuller has indicated he wants Ruby Princess to depart Australia this Sunday, prompting concerns about the fate of the crew. Ruby Princess...
Dredging report reveals thriving seagrass meadows
DREDGING related to the Cairsns Shipping Development has not had any impact on the seagrass meadows in Trinity Inlet according to a new report. It also found that some areas have...
