Tunnel boring machine shipped to Melbourne
A CARGO ship named Caribbean Harmony transported the first of the West Gate Tunnel project's two tunnel boring machines into Melbourne late last week. The TBM was shipped from...
Seadrill announces CFO decision to step down
SEADRILL chief financial officer Mark Morris is to step down in June. This follows a restructure of the Bermuda-registered company. Mr Morris is to remain in his post until the...
Stink bugs force vessel expulsion
A STINK-bug impacted ro-ro vessel was last week directed to leave Australian waters as authorities battle to keep the insects out of the country. MV Thalatta (IMO 9702455), a...
New pilots hired for NSW
PORT Authority of New South Wales has announced three new recruits for pilotage roles. This follows an “extensive recruitment campaign” for pilotage services in Sydney, Botany...
Cruising season begins at Portland
CRUISING season has begun at Portland in Victoria with the arrival of the MS Regatta. This is set to precede the arrival of Sea Seas Marine on Tuesday of next week. With a...
Changing of the guard at ALEC
MARK Harvey-Sutton has been appointed chief executive of the Australian Live Exporters Council, replacing Brett Pointing. According to an ALEC statement, Mr Pointing was stepping...
Revitalised Fremantle Passenger Terminal a boon for tourism
A $3.25m refurbishment of Fremantle Passenger Terminal has been completed, as part of a state government effort to boost cruise ship tourism in Western Australia. According to a...
MV Jawan released from detention for repair voyage
TROUBLED livestock vessel MV Jawan has been released from detention after completing a sea trial within the Port of Portland, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority says....
Three maiden cruise ship calls
CRUISE ships have been turning up in good numbers in New South Wales, with the state recently welcoming three new vessels to its shores in one week. On Wednesday 12 December, the...
Geraldton welcomes first overnight cruise ship
Mid-West Ports Authority are expecting an impressive cruise schedule during the holidays, with preparations underway to welcome Geraldton’s first overnight cruise ship. In a joint...
Austal lands contract for two more vessels
AUSTRALIAN shipbuilder Austal has been awarded a contract to build two littoral combat ships (LCS) for the US Navy, bringing the total LCS orders for the 2018 calendar year to...
Littleproud puts the heat on live exporters
AGRICULTURE minister David Littleproud says he has written to the Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council demanding to know when new technology can be installed on live export...
Draft report on live sheep heat stress
A REPORT into heat stress risk for live sheep exports to the Middle East has recommend a range of measures aimed at improving the animals’ conditions. The draft report was...
Stink bugs force another ro-ro expulsion
A CAR carrier has been ordered to leave Australian waters following a stink bug discovery. The vessel MV Morning Composer was initially due to call at Fremantle on 26 November,...
Port Nelson announces tug purchase
NEW Zealand’s Port Nelson has ordered a new Damen AST Tug 2411 as part of a $29m capital expenditure commitment, which also includes redevelopment of its Main Wharf North berth....
