Pilbara seafarer transport trial a guide for other ports
A TRIAL by Pilbara Ports to provide seafarer transport to provide shore leave has been welcomed by the Mission to Seafarers who say the trial will offer valuable lessons for other...
SPOTLIGHT ON: Seafarers Welfare Award
THE SEAFARERS Welfare Award is a much-anticipated honour, reflecting those who contribute to the betterment of mariners who work in sometimes difficult conditions. 2026 Sponsor...
OPINION: Global piracy figures are cause for concern
THE LATEST global piracy figures should concern Australia and Papua New Guinea not simply because they represent a threat to international shipping, but because behind every...
Mission Father’s Day Appeal raises almost $3k for seafarers
MISSION to Seafarers Sydney has raised $2904 for seafarers via its Father’s Day Appeal. According to organisers, this included a $1000 donation from a new donor following coverage...
Port state control cargo blitz begins
IN CONJUNCTION with the Paris and Tokyo MOUs, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority is conducting a concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) on cargo securing as part of routine...
More providers, easier access for seafarer medical checks
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) says it is expanding its approved medical provider network, giving seafarers and coastal pilots more choice and greater access to...
Svitzer backs seafarer appeal
SVITZER Australia is supporting Mission to Seafarers Sydney’s Father’s Day Appeal with two tug boat experiences, giving supporters the chance to see Port Botany and Sydney Harbour...
DISCUSSION: AMSA’s priorities are well-intentioned but ineffective
AT AN industry Q&A session following an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) board meeting held in Brisbane I was pleased to have the opportunity to provide some feedback...
RightShip in P&I collaboration
MELBOURNE-founded RightShip and UK P&I club NorthStandard are to work together to reduce unnecessary duplicate inspections and strengthen loss prevention services. This...
Just what the doctor ordered: AMSA extends medical network
QUALIFIED seafarers and coastal pilots will have greater choice and easier access to medical examinations, with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority expanding its network of...
Workers poisoned by fish waste failure
CREWMEMBERS of an Australian-owned longline trawler were poisoned by hydrogen sulphide gas while working in an enclosed space during the vessel’s routine dry-docking in Lyttelton,...
AMSA's Greg Witherall talks, safety, seafarer welfare and tech
GREG Witherall says formative experiences growing up by the sea in Canada’s Newfoundland province have shaped his values in working with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority....
AMSA plan targets risks, lifts standards to keep seafarers safe
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority is to strengthen standards to support a more accountable maritime industry with a new National Compliance Plan. AMSA said the 2026-27 plan...
AI demands a social dividend, wharfies say
STEVEDORES must pay a social dividend if they want to introduce changes in the form of artificial intelligence and automation, the Maritime Union of Australia says. The MUA has...
OPINION: The month that reminded me why seafarer welfare matters
JUNE has been one of those months that reinforces why our industry can never afford to take seafarer welfare for granted. At first glance, it has been a month of meetings,...
