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...
Cairns air-freight export hub project progressing
AIR Freight Handling Services is calling for tenders for construction of the new Regional Trade Distribution Centre at Cairns. Queensland minister for state development Deputy...
NTSB determines inaccurate stability calculations caused Golden Ray to capsize
INACCURATE stability calculations caused the capsizing of vehicle carrier Golden Ray in September 2019 that resulted in US$200 million worth of damages, the US National...
Swire purchases Dili Chief
SWIRE Shipping has purchased the vessel MV Dili Chief (ex-Souni). The purchase was finalised, along with the vessel’s name change on Monday (13 September). Swire is currently...
Report on bulk carrier collision incident provides lessons
A REPORT by the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission on a collision between a bulk carrier and a fishing vessel sheds light on the importance of good bridge...
Nuyina compared with Aurora Australis
AUSTRALIA farewelled its iconic Antarctic icebreaker RV Aurora Australis in 2020. Over 31 years the ship completed 150 research and resupply voyages for the Australian Antarctic...
ICS publishes guidelines for seafarers and shipowners to help navigate the pandemic
THE International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published new and updated guidelines to help protect seafarers and shipowners against the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The...
IATA appoints new Asia-Pacific regional vice-president
THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Philip Goh as its regional vice president for Asia-Pacific with effect from Monday this week. Mr Goh succeeds...
Work stoppages on the tugs at four QLD ports
THE Maritime Union of Australia is taking industrial action at Svitzer’s operations in Brisbane and far-north Queensland. The protected industrial action commenced on Monday and...
MUA threatening to "black ban" shipping lines over Freo dispute: Qube
THE Western Australia branch of the Maritime Union of Australia has said Wallenius Wilhelmsen would cancel its contract with Qube and shift its business to Linx. Qube said the MUA...
Port Authority of NSW finalist in Illawarra Business Awards
PORT Authority of New South Wales is a finalist in the prestigious 2021 IMB Bank Illawarra Business Awards for its work supporting Illawarra industries and the business community...
Air cargo coke smuggler arrested in Wollongong
THE Australian Federal Police have arrested a 41-year-old Spanish national in Wollongong after Colombian authorities seized more than 35 kilograms of cocaine bound for Australia....
