Aussie research vessel embarks on Antarctic voyage
CSIRO research vessel Investigator has embarked on its longest voyage ever: a 60-day trip to the Southern Ocean. The ship departed from Hobart on 5 January, on a 9260 kilometre...
Approval in principle for ammonia FSRU
CLASSNK has awarded Mitsui O.S.K. Lines an approval in principle for a design of a floating storage and regasification unit for ammonia. MOL and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding jointly...
Provaris engages DNV for hydrogen carrier project
ASX-LISTED energy company Provaris has engaged classification society DNV to review the design of Provaris’ H2Neo hydrogen carriers. DNV will look at Provaris’ hydrogen cargo...
Dredging operation restores safe navigation in WA waterway
DREDGING of the Carnarvon Fascine in Western Australia has restored navigation for commercial and recreational vessels in the area, the state government said. The Western...
AMSA repairs lighthouse after it is eaten by birds
BIRDS had been eating Cape Northumberland Lighthouse. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority said the local birds were attracted to the high salt content of the stonework on the...
Höegh partners for biofuel
HÖEGH Autoliners and Varo Energy have joined together in a strategic partnership to advance maritime decarbonisation. The collaboration focuses on supplying 100% advanced biofuels...
Happy holidays to all DCN readers
AS 2023 draws to a close all of us here on the DCN news desk would like to wish our readers a merry Christmas and a safe, happy and prosperous New Year. We hope the coming weeks...
Svitzer takes delivery of new tug
GLOBAL towage operator Svitzer has taken delivery of the Svitzer Estelle. The tug is a new-build Robert Allen-designed RAstar 3200W and will be deployed on the River Thames and...
Floods disrupt freight flights in QLD
SEVERE flooding in Cairns is disrupting the movement of freight and hindering transportation for marine pilots. Heavy rainfall continued after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper tore...
Incat Crowther to design ferry for US Virgin Islands
AUSTRALIAN marine engineering company Incat Crowther is partnering with a US shipyard to deliver a new ferry for the US Virgin Islands. Incat Crowther is designing 32-metre-long...
Corroded wire caused shipboard crane failure: NTSB
A CORRODED wire rope caused a crane failure on the cargo ship Thorco Basilisk in July last year, the US National Transportation Safety Board has found. An NTSB incident...
Minister extends Coastal Shipping Act exemption for cruise
MINISTER for infrastructure and transport Catherine King has extended an exemption from the Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012 for cruise ships. The...
WA biosecurity inspectors out in full force over festive period
THE WESTERN Australian government is deploying Quarantine WA inspectors at freight yards, the domestic airport and mail centres for biosecurity checks over the festive season....
AMSA issues guidance on risks of transporting EVs
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority is encouraging ship operators to prepare crews for the risks of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles. AMSA outlined risks and...
Cruise ship arrives at Brisbane International Cruise Terminal
ON Friday 8 December the cruise ship Disney Wonder arrived at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal on its maiden call as part of its inaugural Australian season. Port of...
