New management for facility at the Australian Marine Complex
THE Western Australian government announced that ASX-listed Ventia Australia is to take on the role of operator and facilities manager for the Common User Facility at the...
AMSA detains ship at Port Kembla after seafarer injured
A SEAFARER was seriously injured in an incident at Port Kembla on 16 May. Australian Maritime Safety Authority told DCN it is investigating the incident. “AMSA is working with...
Aussie company moving ahead with hydrogen export vessels and port design
ASX-listed Provaris Energy has announced a package for a new compressed hydrogen carrier is expected to be complete in June, with approval for construction of the vessel expected...
CMA CGM makes big foray into air cargo with partnership
The Air France-KLM Group and CMA CGM on Wednesday signed a partnership deal that the two companies say will combine their complementary cargo networks. Under the 10-year agreement...
Maersk makes cool moves in NZ
MAERSK is opening a new a new 45,000-square-metre cold chain facility in New Zealand’s Waikato District. The facility is to be located in the Ruakura Superhub development. This...
New Zealand to open borders to cruise ships in July
NEW Zealand’s maritime border will re-open on 31 July, allowing cruise ships, recreational craft and specialist vessels to enter the country’s ports. Cruise Lines International...
Teekay’s profits down, but revenues up in the past quarter
TEEKAY’s quarterly results for the three months to 31 March were down slightly on the prior quarter, but its tanker business saw an uptick in revenues due to higher tanker spot...
Nautical Institute celebrates 50th anniversary onboard James Craig
THE NAUTICAL Institute celebrated its 50th anniversary in Darling Harbour on Thursday night onboard James Craig, a restored 19th century barque. The global body for maritime...
Aussie shipbuilder to build STS Young Endeavour replacement
AUSTRALIAN shipbuilder Birdon is to design and build the replacement for the brigantine sail training ship Young Endeavour. The Royal Australian Navy has operated the ship for...
Pacific Explorer ties up at Gore Bay
RESIDENTS of the sleepy neighbourhood around Gore Bay in Sydney woke up to a cruise ship in their back garden on Wednesday morning (11 May). Pacific Explorer arrived that morning...
East Devonport dredging receives environmental approval
THE ENVIRONMENT Protection Authority of Tasmania has approved proposed dredging and reclamation works at East Devonport as part of Project QuayLink. The $240 million...
ONE and PSA put reclaimed reefer refrigerant to use
OCEAN Network Express and PSA Corporation have announced a trial to use reclaimed refrigerant gas for reefers. A statement from the companies said recycling refrigerant gas...
Devonport salvage work continues
SALVAGE work continues at the Port of Devonport to remove the two tugs that sank in an incident in late January. On 28 January, the cement carrier Goliath allided with two berthed...
Methanol Institute welcomes new member
ALFA Laval, a heat transfer and fluid handling company operating in the maritime sector, has joined the Methanol Institute to support the shipping industry’s energy transition....
High-tech fire-fighting systems for the new Tassie Spirits
SPIRIT of Tasmania’s new ro-pax ferries will be equipped with advanced fire-fighting systems under a contract awarded to safety equipment supplier Survitec. LNG dual-fuelled...
