Aussie-made fire tech installed on spirits of Tasmania
TASMANIAN-made fire safety technology is being installed on the new Spirit of Tasmania ferries. TT-Line said the two new vessels, currently under construction in Finland, will be...
ASCs being shipped to Melbourne
BREAKBULK and heavy lift specialist AAL has is completing two shipments of container cranes from Taicang and Shanghai to Melbourne for the VICT terminal expansion program. The six...
Hydrogen for export plant takes a step forward
ASX-listed Provaris Energy has entered into a collaboration agreement with Norwegian Hydrogen to move to the next phase of development for the FjordH2 project at Ørskog in the...
Incat-Crowther designed crew transfer vessel enters service
THE FIRST 32-metre parallel hybrid crew transfer vessel designed by Incat Crowther for Emden-based EMS Maritime Offshore (EMO) has been delivered. According to the Australia-based...
Tassie shipbuilder to build new Parramatta ferries
HOBART-based Richardson Devine Marine Shipbuilders has received the construction tender for seven new Parramatta Class ferries. Australian shipbuilder and engineering company...
Australian shipbuilder delivers fifth patrol boat
ASX-listed shipbuilder Austal has delivered its fifth of eight Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats to the Royal Australian Navy. The vessel, ADV Cape Woolamai was officially accepted...
Assault ship USS America docks at Brisbane AutoStrad
PATRICK Terminals welcomed a US navy ship to its Brisbane AutoStrad terminal on Tuesday. The USS America is the largest amphibious assault carrier in the US Seventh Fleet. It...
Government commits $50m to replace Queensland wharf
NORTH Queensland Bulk Ports hosted a visit from state government representatives this week following the announcement of $50 million in funding for the Bowen Wharf. The Queensland...
Maersk announces new aircraft and additional air cargo services
MAERSK is increasing the frequency of air cargo flights and is adding a new cargo aircraft to its fleet. Maersk’s air cargo network currently services mainland China, Southeast...
SeaRoad denies union claims of unhealthy work culture
THE MARITIME Union of Australia has called on SeaRoad leadership to restore a healthy workplace environment after reports of mental health and wellbeing problems among its workers...
Autonomous shipping expert joins SAL team
SHIPPING Australia has appointed autonomous shipping expert Mehrangiz Shahbakhsh to its staff. Ms Shahbakhsh specialises in the human elements of autonomous shipping. She joins...
Five new tugs to be chartered to Port Hedland
SVITZER has signed an agreement for the delivery of five new tugboats to service BHP’s Port Hedland operations. The new RAstar 2800 tugs are slated for delivery from the first...
ONE to equip reefers with telematic devices
OCEAN Network Express has announced plans to install telematic devices across its reefer fleet. The devices would allow ONE to monitor conditions in reefer containers, such as...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 52
IN THE news this week, logistics company Qube trialled a new double-stacked container vehicle at the Port of Brisbane. The vehicle is the first of its kind to be trialled on...
Provaris to develop hydrogen production plant
ASX-listed energy company Provaris is collaborating with Norwegian Hydrogen to develop a large-scale hydrogen production plant in Norway. Provaris claims the new plant in Ørskog,...
