Raft of measures proposed to help save sinking shipping
A RAFT of measures aimed at salvaging Australian shipping has been proposed by the Maritime Union. Union heavy hitters Paddy Crumlin and Will Tracey were in Melbourne this week...
Qube secures Portland supply base contract
QUBE Energy has announced it has been successful in winning a three-year tender to house a new supply base at Portland in south-west Victoria. The base is to be operating a series...
EPA green lights Port Adelaide channel widening
WORK on widening the outer harbour shipping channel and swing basin at Port Adelaide is set to proceed, following the issuing of a licence by the state Environment Protection...
Australian Cruise Association extends CEO contract
AUSTRALIAN Cruise Association chief executive Jill Abel has had her contract extended by three years. The decision will extend her time at the helm until July 2022. ACA chair...
Nairn and Albo joust over fuel supply
SHIPPING Australia chief executive Rod Nairn has raised concerns over Labor shipping policy, suggesting it could amount to handing over fuel security to the Maritime Union. Labor...
Svitzer Australia announces new tugs for Geraldton
SVITZER Australia this week announced that three new tugs would be deployed to the Port of Geraldton as part of a non-exclusive licence for towage services with Mid West Ports....
Port of Brisbane and Cunard celebrate International Women’s Day
PORT of Brisbane and Cunard combined to celebrate International Women’s Day on-board Cunard’s ship Queen Victoria. With more than 120 guests, the event was aimed at recognising...
Hydrogen Working Group seeks input
THE Council of Australian Governments’ Hydrogen Working Group is seeking input to help inform the development of a new hydrogen industry. The Australian government to date has...
Fourteen industry associations call biosecurity levy proposal “deeply flawed”
FOURTEEN industry associations joined together to register their “deep concern” regarding the proposed biosecurity imports levy in the 2018 budget, due to be implemented in July....
Ro-ro vessel to call at Mackay
THE Port of Mackay is scheduled to host the mammoth Höegh Trapper on Saturday (2 March). The vessel is to be carrying new and used mining vehicles and machinery destined for the...
Austal shines in H1 FY 2019 results
AUSTAL’S first half of the 2019 financial year summary showed significant growth, which, according to the company was driven my continuing improvements across the ASX-listed...
Svitzer pride ahead of Mardi Gras weekend
IN celebration of the 40th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade and to welcome inclusion and diversity in the workplace, employees across Svitzer Australia’s operations...
New ABF vessel launched
THE Australian Border Force announced the launch of a new port, harbour and coastal vessel to patrol the waters of New South Wales. Based in Sydney, the 12.4-metre Lord Howe...
Cruise to call at Geraldton
MID West Ports Authority is to welcome the cruise ship Silver Muse on Monday (March 4) for the luxury cruise ship’s inaugural call to the Port of Geraldton. The ship is expected...
First metal cut for USS Canberra
ASX-listed Austal celebrated the metal cutting on the company’s 15th Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), the USS Canberra. Austal LCS program director Dave Growden...
