Spirit of Tasmania IV named and launched
SPIRIT of Tasmania IV was named and launched at the Rauma Marine Constructions shipyard in Finland on Friday 27 October. The ro-pax ferry is the first of two new Spirit of...
Consultation opens for Bass Strait wind zone in Tassie
CONSULTATION has begun for a proposed offshore wind zone in Bass Strait off Tasmania. The federal government is working with the Tasmanian government to develop the proposal....
Tasmania-produced boats employed across the ditch
THE ROYAL New Zealand Navy has launched its fleet of Tasmanian produced Sentinel 1250 Littoral Manoeuvre Craft. The vessels were designed and manufactured by Tasmanian powerhouse...
Schedule change brings cruise season forward at CentrePort
CENTREPORT Wellington will welcome the start of the summer cruise season sooner than expected with a scheduling change bringing Ovation of the Seas to the port on Tuesday. Ovation...
MOL enters charter contact for new LNG carrier
MITSUI O.S.K. Lines has signed a long-term charter contract for a newbuild LNG carrier with a vessel operation management company funded by Japanese energy firm Jera. This is the...
New vessel for Sea Swift
NORTHERN Australian shipping company Sea Swift officially launched its new vessel Newcastle Bay in Cairns last week on 17 October. The vessel is to provide freight support for...
Maritime luncheon to support tall ship Alma Doepel
TALL ship Alma Doepel will be the focus of a special maritime industry luncheon in Victoria next month. The three masted topsail schooner is one of the oldest surviving...
Program at WA port aims to diversify pilotage talent pool
A NEW employment program and simulation facility at the port of Port Hedland are aiming to provide more opportunities for women and the younger generation entering pilotage....
Crowley moves to launch LNG bunkering on Pacific side of Panama Canal
SHIPPING and energy logistics company Crowley said it is proceeding with plans to launch LNG bunkering on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal. Crowley would provide LNG bunkering...
Spirit of Tasmania marks one year calling Geelong
GEELONGPORT on Monday 23 October celebrated the first anniversary of Spirit of Tasmania’s arrival at the port. Spirit of Tasmania moved to Geelong one year ago after being based...
Production company to document Spirit of Tasmania builds
SPIRIT of Tasmania has appointed Tasmanian production company HYPE TV to document the construction of the two new Spirit of Tasmania ships. The company is to work with Spirit of...
Cruise boosts WA economy
NEW figures show Western Australia's cruise sector injected more than $333 million into the state's economy over the past financial year. According to the statistics from the...
MPA calls for financing of electric harbour craft adoption
THE MARITIME and Port Authority of Singapore is calling for financiers and insurers to support the adoption of electric harbour craft in Singapore. MPA is inviting financial...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 70
IN the news this week: Western Australia’s Shipping and Supply Chain Taskforce has recommended policy and regulatory reforms to support Australian-owned shipping lines competing...
Cruise season arrives in Sydney
ON THURSDAY (19 October) Sydney’s first international cruise ship of the season berthed at Sydney, kicking off the 2023-24 summer cruise season. The upcoming season will see 331...
