Three maiden calls kick-off 2019-20 cruise season
THE cruise season will see 13 ships visit Townsville over the seven-month period, ending in April 2020, including maiden calls from Maasdam (Holland America), Boudicca (Fred Olsen...
Merchant Navy commemoration held in Canberra
POLITICAL leaders and maritime figures participated in the 30th annual commemoration and unveiling of the revamped National Merchant Navy War Memorial in Canberra. Defence...
VIDEO: Go on a virtual dive above 17th Century wreck
A WRECKED merchant ship, once used by Dutch smugglers, is the focus of virtual dive footage shown on YouTube. The vessel Melckmeyt was wrecked off a remote island near Iceland in...
Cruise visitors helping to save endangered Tassie wildlife
CRUISE ship visitors to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary on shore tours in search of authentic travel experiences are contributing to the sanctuary’s efforts to save endangered native...
Teekay Corporation announces Hummingbird contract
TEEKAY Corporation has announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Chestnut Joint Venture, a joint venture between Spirit Energy and Dana Petroleum, to extend the...
Loss of life as cargo ship sinks off Japan
AT LEAST five crew members have died and three others remain missing after Panamanian cargo ship Jie De (IMO 8989848) sank late Saturday in Tokyo Bay. The ship was at anchor as...
New website for northern operator Sea Swift
THE new website www.seaswift.com.au features a streamlined, modern design, improved functionality, and easy access to essential information to help customers make well-informed...
Transport industry group backs Mental Health Day
MENTAL ill-health is a growing problem in our workforces and communities, which is why the Victorian Transport Association has been increasingly supportive of industry efforts to...
Westug goes “live” with AI technology in Port Hedland
TOWAGE operator Westug has announced it has begun using new artificial intelligence technology at Port Hedland. The Optiport AI-assisted dispatch system aims to ensure long-term,...
World Mental Health Day a chance to focus on seafarer welfare
OCTOBER 10 is World Mental Health Day with this year's focus being on suicide prevention - #WorldSuicidePreventionDay Humanitarian group Human Rights at Sea, in partnership with...
Wiseway gains air cargo accreditation in NZ
WISEWAY Group Limited has been accredited by the International Air Transport Association as an IATA Cargo Agent in New Zealand and has started offering integrated logistics...
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THERE are several reasons to follow the new Instagram feed of DCN, your most reliable source of news and information in maritime logistics. Firstly, you can keep up to date with...
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...
