AMC and Lloyd’s Register cooperate on autonomous systems testing
AMC Search and Lloyd’s Register have agreed to collaborate on validating maritime autonomous surface ship (MASS) and autonomous surface vessel (ASV) systems using simulators to...
New federal grants program to address maritime skills shortages
THE FEDERAL Government has addressed maritime workforce and skill shortages with the announcement this week of a $13.8 million program over four years. Under the Maritime Skills...
AMC launches maritime engineering hub with ASSISTance
AUSTRALIAN Maritime College has announced a new hub for maritime engineering and innovation based at AMC’s Launceston campus, part of the University of Tasmania. Established in...
Movement at the top at AAT
AUSTRALIAN Amalgamated Terminals managing director Antony Perkins has resigned to “pursue his travel goals”, with AAT general manager commercial and projects Pat Smith taking the...
Unions rally for a better deal from tech giant
UNIONS have staged a series of protests in Australia this week, calling for one-click giant Amazon to pay better wages and more tax. Transport Workers Union (TWU) president...
AMC builds up high-level hydrographic program
AUSTRALIAN Maritime College has boosted its inaugural category A hydrographic survey course launching in 2026 — subject to final accreditation — after partnering with several...
Lyttelton seek understanding over industrial action
LYTTELTON Port Company (LPC) has sought to re-assure customers it is doing its best to work around disruptions at its container terminal, where implementation of new stevedore...
Maersk reviews Lyttelton calls
MAERSK Line is examining current and future calls at the Lyttelton Container Terminal as the port anticipates industrial action that could last through until February. Lyttelton...
Port-university tie-up launches $7.5 million marine science program
NORTH Queensland Bulks Ports Corporation has built on its partnership with James Cook University to advance marine science in North Queensland by investing $7.5 million in a new...
OSSA seeks support for scholarship fund
OFFSHORE & Specialist Ships Australia (OSSA) is seeking support for its Scholarship Fund, a new initiative aimed at providing financial and mentoring assistance to young...
BIFA says ‘bye’ to Bob
THE BRITISH International Freight Association has announced the official retirement of its director general Robert (Bob) Keen. Mr Keen’s connection with BIFA dates back 26 years....
From inclusion to involvement: A sea change in maritime culture
THE ONLY word I can think of to describe the feeling of walking into a conference on the other side of the world and seeing a sea of crisply uniformed cadets with bright smiles,...
New chair for Ports North
PORTS NORTH will have a new board chair as of 1 January 2026 following the latest round of Queensland Government appointments to government-owned corporations. Ben Kidston,...
Ole Houe announced as new Grain Trade Australia chair
GRAIN Trade Australia (GTA) has announced the appointment of Ole Houe as its new board chair effective this week. Ole Houe is said to bring “a wealth of experience”, having served...
Industry reflects on Crumlin reign
NEWS of the impending retirement of MUA national secretary Paddy Crumlin flags the end of an era in Australian waterfront and shipping history. Mr Crumlin will step down after a...
