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Another record cruise season kicks off in NZ
THE 220-METRE long Maasdam arrived at Napier Port recently, carrying 1258 passengers and 580 crew, on the first of four visits to Napier this season. Napier Port CEO Todd Dawson...
Strong financial result for North Queensland Bulk Ports
THE 2018-19 financial year delivered a financial result for North Queensland Bulk Ports as the corporation focused on environmental stewardship, safety and community, and trade...
AAL expands MPP fleet again
BREAKBULK and project heavy-lift specialist AAL is adding a further four large multipurpose ships to its fleet, taking aggregate capacity to almost 740,000 deadweight tonnes. The...
Onslow marine services hub a step closer
EXPANSION of a Western Australian offshore supply base is more than 50% complete as dredging work to facilitate use by larger commercial vessels nears fruition. The WA Department...
Höegh Autoliners up Australian service frequency
OSLO-based Höegh Autoliners will increase the frequency of its Europe-Australia service from four to five sailings per month, from November. The company says the increased...
50-year masterplan for SA ports
SOUTH Australian ports leaseholder Flinders Port Holdings has commissioned a new 50-year masterplan to guide the development of the seven ports under its control, including the...
Port Hedland’s second towage provider casts off
DUTCH specialist KOTUG has officially commenced towage operations in Port Hedland on behalf of Fortescue Metals Group. FMG subsidiary Pilbara Marine was awarded Port Hedland’s...
NYK in first autonomous ship trial
JAPAN’S NYK has undertaken what’s claimed to be the world’s first Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) trial, with a vessel sailing between China and Japan and then on a...
WA ramps up sub maintenance push
THE Western Australian Government is renewing its push to boost the state’s marine services sector by lodging a business case with Canberra for the Full Cycle Docking of the...
Australia and Singapore civil maritime security collaboration
MARITIME Border Command, a multi-agency taskforce within the Australian Border Force, and the Republic of Singapore Navy signed an agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation in...
Tough year for Ports of Auckland
PORTS of Auckland has reported a slight increase in revenues but sharp drops in net and underlying profits, and reduced volumes in containers and vehicles in a “transformational”...
Input sought on Middle East sheep exports
A DISCUSSION paper outlining policy options for sheep exports to, or through, the Middle East during the northern summer months is now available for stakeholder comment. In...
Napier Port boosts fleet with third tug
TAKING inspiration from the mountain range surrounding Hawke’s Bay, the Kaweka was named after a positive engagement process with local marae, hapū and iwi. Napier Port’s third...
ICS and IMO join forces to celebrate World Maritime Day
AS PART of this year’s World Maritime Day celebrations, the International Chamber of Shipping joined International Maritime Organization secretary-general Kitack Lim in London....
