Port Hedland buy back scheme extended by two years
THE WA government has extended by two years a scheme to buy back residential properties in Port Hedland's West End. The voluntary scheme enables the state government to purchase...
North Island port to upgrade energy products wharf
PORT Taranki has announced a NZ$1.5 million project to strengthen infrastructure at energy products wharf. The North Island port plans to reinforce the terminal’s sea wall and...
New vessel for Sea Swift
NORTHERN Australian shipping company Sea Swift officially launched its new vessel Newcastle Bay in Cairns last week on 17 October. The vessel is to provide freight support for...
Program at WA port aims to diversify pilotage talent pool
A NEW employment program and simulation facility at the port of Port Hedland are aiming to provide more opportunities for women and the younger generation entering pilotage....
DAFF commences review of Wheat Port Code
THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has commenced a review of the Wheat Port Code of Conduct and has invited stakeholders to have their say. The Wheat Port Code...
AMSA says it is not planning to take over AtoN maintenance after contract ends
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority is not planning to take over the maintenance of the national network of maritime aids to navigation after the current maintenance contract...
Big cruise season kicks off at Eden
PORT Authority of NSW welcomed the maiden arrival of Brilliance of the Seas with more than 2500 passengers sailing into Snug Cove, Eden. The arrival marks the start of what PANSW...
Stonepeak to acquire container lessor for US$7 billion
INVESTMENT firm Stonepeak – which owns 70% of GeelongPort – is to acquire intermodal container lessor Textainer in a transaction valued at US$7.4 billion. Textainer announced over...
Spirit of Tasmania marks one year calling Geelong
GEELONGPORT on Monday 23 October celebrated the first anniversary of Spirit of Tasmania’s arrival at the port. Spirit of Tasmania moved to Geelong one year ago after being based...
New RTGs arrive at Lae
SOUTH Pacific International Container Terminal in Lae, Papua New Guinea has acquired two new Mitsui hybrid rubber-tyred gantries. The terminal, operated by International Container...
More industrial action at DP World
THE MARITIME Union of Australia has announced a new batch of protected industrial action at DP World’s Australia terminals, and the company, in a statement, has called on the...
TAIC identifies major safety issues in NZ stevedoring sector
THE NEW Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission has identified major safety issues that it said require the immediate attention of the NZ stevedoring sector. The...
Cruise boosts WA economy
NEW figures show Western Australia's cruise sector injected more than $333 million into the state's economy over the past financial year. According to the statistics from the...
MPA calls for financing of electric harbour craft adoption
THE MARITIME and Port Authority of Singapore is calling for financiers and insurers to support the adoption of electric harbour craft in Singapore. MPA is inviting financial...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 70
IN the news this week: Western Australia’s Shipping and Supply Chain Taskforce has recommended policy and regulatory reforms to support Australian-owned shipping lines competing...
