AMSA appoints Greg Witherall as executive director operations
GREG Witherall says he is looking forward to working with all maritime sector stakeholders to make for a safer industry. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has just...
Lonsdale disembarks from Auriga
INAUGURAL CEO Trent Lonsdale has stepped down from the Auriga Group after seven transformative years at the helm. Mr Lonsdale saw Auriga grow from concept to market disruptor,...
AMSA checking another Carnival complaint, releases MLC report
THE MUA has lodged another complaint with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority alleging Carnival Cruises’ non-compliance with the Maritime Labour Convention. AMSA is reviewing...
Etihad Cargo launches training ‘Excellence Hub’
LEARNING through gaming as well as podcasts and masterclasses are features of a training platform introduced by Etihad Cargo. The platform is said to be the air cargo industry’s...
Industry MSTI eyed over training program
FIVE successful grantees have been appointed to train the next generation of Australian seafarers, as part of the Commonwealth’s Maritime Skills and Training Initiative (MSTI)....
AMC launches Kongsberg dual-fuel and high-voltage simulator
PROVIDING seafarers access to advanced training is the aim of a new Kongsberg high-voltage and diesel, methanol and electric engine simulator facility introduced at the Australian...
Maersk makes Asia-Pacific appointment
A.P. MOLLER–MAERSK has formally confirmed Scott Elliott as regional president for Asia Pacific, after filling the position on an interim basis since January this year having...
Improvised work results in crew injury
A SERIOUS injury on board a bulk carrier drifting in Cook Strait highlights the need for effective safety management systems, proper planning of lifting operations, and vigilance...
Agriculture leader to promote industry overseas
A SENIOR agriculture figure has been appointed to a short-term trade role promoting Australian goods internationally. Su McCluskey has been appointed by the National Farmers’...
ALRTA appoints Ben Maguire AM as new executive director
THE AUSTRALIAN Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) has appointed Ben Maguire AM as its new executive director, marking a significant leadership transition for the...
Unions escalate industrial action at Ichthys, Inpex seeks intervention
UNIONS are escalating industrial action across Inpex’s Ichthys LNG project — which spans offshore facilities in Western Australia’s Browse Basin and onshore processing operations...
ANL Kokoda offers hope for young mariners, industry figures say
INDUSTRY figures say they are excited at the prospect of an Australian-flagged fleet helping bring on the next generation of local mariners. The government announced last week the...
Unions threaten disruption at BHP’s Port Hedland operations
ELECTRICAL workers servicing BHP’s Pilbara operations have voted in favour of protected industrial action, with the Electrical Trades Union warning the dispute could escalate to...
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...
