MUA reaches agreement on Mardie transhipper
THE MARITIME Union of Australia WA branch has reached a new transhipment agreement for CSL’s BCI Mardie Salt operations. The agreement, which will begin later this year according...
Port of Brisbane day to inspire maritime careers
MORE than 30 marine trade groups have taken part in a Port of Brisbane careers open day in a bid to inspire students, parents and teachers about the value of a maritime career. On...
IFCBAA and AMC to collaborate on global logistics
A NEW collaboration has been announced by the Australian Maritime College (AMC), part of the University of Tasmania, and the International Forwarders and Customs Brokers...
Lunch panel hears about progress and challenges for women in maritime
FROM strategy to impact: empowering women in the maritime world was the theme of a panel lunch in Melbourne this week to mark 2026 IMO International Day for Women in Maritime. The...
Action stations at women in maritime event
THE MARITIME industry’s challenge of turning diversity and inclusion policy into real operational change took centre stage in Port Kembla, where around 100 delegates gathered for...
'Keep it in the green' Navy supports safer conduct at sea
THE ROYAL Australian Navy says a fleet-wide behavioural program aimed at preventing inappropriate behaviour, and encourgaing psychological safety is already showing real results,...
International Day for Women in Maritime: Finding a calling below deck
INTERNATIONAL Day for Women in Maritime, marked annually on 18 May, celebrates women’s contributions across the maritime sector and shines a light on the importance of improving...
Perth conference grapples with maritime staffing
AS THE maritime industry in Australia struggles for personnel, MIAL’s Blueprint for a Maritime Nation conference in Perth this week wrestled with solutions and challenges. The...
Middlebank appoints Mark Hopkins as associate
SUPPLY chain and value chain management consultancy Middlebank Consulting Group, has announced the appointment of Mark Hopkins as an associate. According to Middlebank, Mr Hopkins...
Wärtsilä launches maritime training simulation platform
FINNISH maritime technology manufacturer Wärtsilä has launched NTPRO 7, a next‑generation bridge and ship‑handling simulator designed for maritime training. It is expected to...
Monash IRT and Rio Tinto ink R&D deal for rail freight study
MONASH University’s Institute of Railway Technology (Monash IRT) and Rio Tinto have entered into a Master Supply Agreement for railway research and development services for...
Workforce constraints impact supply chain, ALC says
A STRONGER focus on workforce planning is required as workforce constraints impact supply chain performance, the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) says. In its submission to...
Tasman shipping GM MOVes on
NEW Zealand’s MOVe Logistics Group has appointed a new general manager to its Oceans division, with effect from 13 April. The company announced Mike Brough has been appointed as...
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EDUCATION & TRAINING: Adapting to changing times
DCN takes a look at how the education and training sector is adapting to the needs of a rapidly changing maritime world PORT officer trainee Abbey Hughes, aged 19, said a maritime...
MARINE SURVEYORS: Bringing on the next generation
Industry stakeholders are slowly coming around and understanding that marine surveying requires a solid structure to have a true advantage ROGER Weiller believes industry needs to...
