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NYK to build four LNG-fuelled ships
NYK and China Merchants Jinling Shipyard have signed a contract for four LNG-fueled pure car, truck carriers. These four vessels will be delivered from 2022 to 2023 and are...
Dr Macdonald appointed new Sea Swift boss
DR ROCHELLE Macdonald was today named CEO of northern Australian shipping specialist Sea Swift. Earlier this month, Mid West Ports announced Dr Macdonald was stepping down as CEO...
Darwin trade remains steady to close out 2020
TOTAL throughput at Darwin Port experienced an increase in the fourth quarter, according to the latest trade statistics available from the port. This was achieved on the back of...
Australia’s temporary Antarctic vessel foreign-crewed, MUA calls for govt intervention
THE MARITIME Union has called on the federal government to intervene and ensure vessels on voyages for the Australian Antarctic Division are Australian-crewed, pointing out that...
Big change in Brisbane pilotage
PORT of Brisbane pilotage services have been locked in for the next 10 years, with Poseidon Sea Pilots to provide expert guidance to large vessels within port waters. Maritime...
Stolt Tankers appoints new CFO as it eyes IPO
STOLT Tankers has appointed Emile Hoekstra as the new chief financial officer, effective from 15 February. Stolt Tankers president Lucas Vos said Mr Hoekstra’s appointment is an...
Wallenius Wilhelmsen convicted and fined for criminal cartel conduct
WALLENIUS Wilhelmsen Ocean was convicted of criminal cartel conduct in the Federal Court on Thursday (4 February) in a case prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public...
Works to start on $8.5 million tug berth at Mackay
PORT of Mackay announced the beginning of works on a new $8.5 million tug berth facility. State member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert visited the port and said North...
LINX subsidiary in administration
AUTOCARE Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of LINX Cargo Care Group, was placed into voluntary administration today (4 February). Autocare services specialises in finished...
Hydrogen-powered tanker a step closer to reality
ASX-LISTED Global Energy Ventures has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ballard Power Systems to design and develop a hydrogen fuel cell for GEV’s compressed hydrogen...
Fire breaks out on board MPV Everest
THE AUSTRALIAN Antarctic Division was advised of a small fire on board the MPV Everest en route back to Hobart from the resupply of Australia’s Casey research station. It occurred...
Ready-engineered floating LNG facility gets contract boost
TRANSBORDERS Energy has signed a multi-party and multi-project agreement for the deployment of its floating LNG facility. The company said this agreement is a collaborative...
Underwater works to keep OPT working
SYDNEY’S Overseas Passenger Terminal is undergoing a major improvement project to protect and support the wharf and surrounding seabed. Starting 27 January, Port Authority of New...
New international ops manager at Pacific Towing
CAPTAIN Marcelo Santini has joined Pacific Towing to assist the company in taking advantage of international project opportunities, further increase its salvage capabilities and...
Trinity Bay grounds north of Cairns, ATSB investigates
TRINITY Bay grounded on Harrington Shoal on 19 January in light winds and calm seas while transiting the Great Barrier Reef on a regular voyage from Thursday Island to Cairns. The...
