Alma Doepel to return to the water
THE three-masted schooner Alma Doepel is getting back into the water this weekend after being re-planked as part of a years-long restoration effort. The vessel waiting to return...
Kongsberg to supply propulsion and steering gear for new Spirits of Tasmania
KONGSBERG Maritime is to deliver propulsion and steering equipment for the two new Spirit of Tasmania ro-pax vessels, which are being built by Finland-based Rauma Marine...
Port Kembla pilot retires after long career
MARINE pilot Don Buckthought has called it a day after more than 30 years in the industry and piloting more than 4000 vessel movements since 2004. Mr Buckthought was given the...
Fremantle dispute prevents delivery of critical machinery to agricultural and mining sectors
FRUSTRATIONS are escalating as ongoing industrial action in Fremantle Port has forced the diversion of three ro-ro vessels delivering critical agricultural and mining resources to...
Approval in principle granted for compressed hydrogen carrier
THE American Bureau of Shipping has issued an approval in principle for ASX-listed Global Energy Ventures’ pilot-scale compressed hydrogen ship, based on a cargo capacity of 430...
Ro-ro ships omitting Fremantle due to industrial action
THREE ro-ro vessels have bypassed Fremantle in recent days because of industrial action at the port. On Friday, the Wallenius Wilhelmsen ship Morning Prosperity sailed from...
New members of the MNWMF Board
THE chair of the Merchant Navy War Memorial Fund, David Field, has announced the board’s appointment of two new directors, namely Catherine Linley and Dan Crumlin. Ms Linley is a...
Engage Marine awarded pilot transfer services contract
ENGAGE Marine is pleased to announce it was recently awarded the marine pilot transfer services contract by the Port of Townsville. Engage has now commenced operations which...
Australian shipbuilder delivers 111-metre catamaran
AUSTRALIAN shipbuilder Incat Tasmania has delivered its latest high-speed ferry, Volcán de Taidía. The 111 metre catamaran will operate in Spanish waters alongside sister vessel...
The search is on for a home for Aurora Australis II
WHILE the Australian Antarctic ice breaker Aurora Australis has been sold, a little work boat that was once attached to it has remained in Hobart. Aurora Australis II with Aurora...
World Maritime Day 2021 a day of action for seafarers
THE International Maritime Organization will be lit up in blue today to mark World Maritime Day 2021 and to highlight seafarers and their core role in shipping and its future. The...
Maersk to sell reefer manufacturer MCI
CHINA International Marine Containers is to buy Maersk Container Industry, a manufacturer of refrigerated containers, from A.P. Moller - Maersk. The two companies signed an...
Auriga Group makes appointments in Australian pilotage industry firsts
AURIGA Group on Friday announced it had appointed the first female pilot in its business, as well as the first female leader of a reef pilotage business. Auriga Group managing...
Strategic Marine announces new fast crew boat design
SHIPBUILDER Strategic Marine has announced a new design for a 42-metre Gen 4 fast crew boat that offers expanded operating capabilities, lower emissions and fuel efficiency. The...
New AI solution for offshore asset inspections
A NEW inspection solution claims to reduce human risk and improves speed and accuracy of inspecting critical industrial equipment, particularly for subsea oil and gas...
