LNG carriers to be equipped with TMC compressors
TMC Compressors of the Seas has signed a contract to supply a complete marine compressed air system and associated equipment to four of TMS Cardiff Gas Ltd’s LNG carriers. The...
Ann Sherry named ‘shared value champion’
ANN SHERRY who led Carnival Australia as CEO for more than ten years and is still an advisor to the organisation, said she was privileged and honoured to have been nominated in...
TT Club wins insurance award in the Middle East
THE TT Club took out the title of Marine Insurer of the Year at this year’s The Maritime Standard Awards. The international freight and logistics insurer was represented at the...
And the finalists are...
To be held at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne on the evening of Thursday 14 November, the 2019 DCN Australian Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards, with its proud Major Host...
Wärtsilä retrofit to reduce ferry environmental impact
TECHNOLOGY group Wärtsilä is to carry out a retrofitting project aimed at lessening the environmental footprint of a ferry operating on the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: A chance to celebrate #womeninmaritime
WHEN was the last time you visited the United Nations website on Observances of International Days? I suggest you take a look – there are quite a few amazing days to celebrate. In...
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,...
