Stena Line develops new concept vessel
SWEDISH shipping company Stena Line has developed a new concept vessel which it says can reduce energy usage by 20 percent or more. The 240-meter-long RoRo vessel Stena Futuro is...
A.P. Møller to take Svitzer private
JUST 12 months after it was spun off to become a separate publicly-listed company, Svitzer is being taken private by A.P. Møller Holding. In Copenhagen last night [2 April] APMH,...
Esperance loss is Albany’s gain
ADVERSE weather will create a bonus for Albany in southern Western Australia and disappointment for the town of Esperance, after a late change to the itinerary of cruise ship...
Kelsian to offload tourism assets
THE PUBLICLY-listed transport and leisure specialist Kelsian Group will divest its tourism assets following a lengthy review. In an ASX announcement this morning (2 April) the...
Reborn shipyard restarts Searoad construction
CONSTRUCTION of Searoad Shipping’s much delayed new ship for Bass Strait freight operations has resumed in Germany after another reincarnation of the troubled shipyard. Work...
Five electric ferries to ply the Swan River
TENDERS have been called for the design and construction of five new electric ferries to ply the Swan River in Perth. The state government wants to expand the ferry service,...
Wallenius extends contracts amidst Trump uncertainty
WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN has locked in key contract extensions just as the automotive industry begins to come to terms with the Trump Administration’s unilateral imposition of 25%...
New Kiwi ferries will have rail capacity
THE NEW Zealand government has unveiled more about its chosen Cook Strait ferries, after Cabinet signed off on preferred vessel and infrastructure options. Deputy PM and rail...
TT Line borrowing limit increased
TT LINE has been forced to seek an increase in its borrowing limits to accommodate the blow-out in the anticipated cost of its new East Devonport Berth 3 terminal. TT Line’s new...
Carnival pair Encounter Adventure as new careers begin
CARNIVAL Australia used the unique occasion of virtually simultaneous departures from Melbourne on Wednesday (27 March) to set up a “photo opportunity” for the newly transferred...
INCAT’s next-gen hybrid ferry ready next year
INCAT Tasmania has declared its newest 78-metre hybrid electric ferry is on track for operation in the first half of 2026 - perfectly timed for operators looking to enter service...
Watchkeeping failure caused vessel loss
NEW Zealand’s Transport Accident Investigation Commission has found the 2023 loss of the 25.6-metre steel-hulled trawler Austro Carina occurred after the master left the bridge to...
Wärtsilä engine to minimise methane emissions
FINNISH technology manufacturer Wärtsilä has announced it will supply three of its dual-fuel engines for an LNG Bunkering vessel being built for Spanish operator Ibaizabal. The...
AMPI Regional Ports & Pilotage Conference Day 2 Wrap-up
DAY two of the Australasian Marine Pilots Institute (AMPI) Regional Ports & Pilotage Conference 2025 began with a morning session with the theme Critical Incident Response and...
ATSB’s hands full with March incidents
THE AUSTRALIAN Transport Safety Bureau has logged three incidents warranting thorough investigation so far this month, one involving a serious injury. The Bureau is collecting...
