MOL orders four LNG-powered car carriers
MITSUI O.S.K. Lines has ordered four new LNG-powered 7000-unit car carriers. In an announcement, the Japanese shipping line said it had reached an agreement with Shin Kurushima...
WA takes tough stance on COVID onboard ships
THE Western Australian government has updated the protocols for vessels arriving at its ports, effective immediately, with tougher requirements for crew testing and vaccination...
The colours of the (hydrogen) rainbow
By maritime and logistics professional Mark Cooper Like many of us in the shipping industry you may have noticed increasing discussion around hydrogen and its potential to...
New Women in Maritime association holds inaugural event
WOMEN in maritime took centre stage at the inauguration of the Women in Maritime of West and Central Africa (WIMOWCA), the newest IMO-supported regional association for women in...
New dates set for Australian cruise conference
THE Australian Cruise Association has announced new dates for the 2021 annual industry conference. Further to the extension of the lock-down in NSW, the ACA has taken the decision...
Report warns of looming officer shortage
THE recently released Seafarer Workforce Report from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping warns that the industry must significantly increase training and recruitment...
MOL jointly develops new energy-saving sail
MITSUI OSK Lines has announced that its has reached an agreement with numerous partners on joint research and development of the Iknow Delta Sail Crane, a sail that can be mounted...
ATSB’s new chief commissioner will be first with a maritime background
ANGUS Mitchell is stepping in as the new chief commissioner and CEO of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. He will be leaving his role of general manager at Maritime Safety...
Newcastle buys new cranes
PORT of Newcastle is investing $28.4 million in two new mobile harbour cranes and associated infrastructure at the Mayfield 4 berth. The port said the two Liebherr L550 cranes...
AAD calls for comment on environmental evaluation for RSV Nuyina
THE Australian Antarctic Division has issued a call for public comment on the draft Initial Environmental Evaluation – RSV Nuyina operations 2021-2026. The draft report assesses...
RINA and SWS mark a new era in shipbuilding in China
SHANGHAI Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding and classification society RINA have signed an agreement for the classification of the largest ever cruise ship to be built in China. Speaking at...
Kuehne+Nagel opens new pharma control tower in Singapore
QUICKSTAT, a subsidiary of logistics company Kuehne+Nagel, has opened a new control tower and conditioning facility in Singapore. QuickSTAT specialises in time and temperature...
Tug crews postpone industrial action
THE Maritime Union of Australia has postponed a series of work stoppages for tug crews employed by Svitzer Australia at Port of Melbourne and Westernport. The protected industrial...
Global Energy Ventures accelerates hydrogen shipping technology
ASX-LISTED Global Energy Ventures has commenced development of a pilot ship utilising its compressed hydrogen (C-H2) technology, with the ship expected to be fully approved and...
Big cargo comes on a big ship to Mackay
WHARF One at the Port of Mackay hosted the heavy-lift vessel Pauwgracht, operated by BigLift Shipping, earlier this week. The cargo onboard was a part of a ship loader, from BHP...
