UN tool aims to help stranded seafarers
AIMED at addressing the needs of stranded seafarers, struggling with the impact of the pandemic, a new human rights due diligence checklist is being provided to companies relying...
Singapore bans crew changes for some seafarers
SINGAPORE has banned crew change for crew with recent travel history in several south Asian countries. A notice from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said seafarers...
New CEO for Australian port appointed
MICHAEL Parker is the new chief executive officer of Fremantle Ports and is to take up the role this week A statement from the Western Australia government said Mr Parker has...
Inge Kosan cleared to dock at Brisbane
THE UK-flagged gas tanker Inge Kosan is expected to dock at Brisbane on 3 May after an outbreak on board. The vessel arrived at Port Botany on 31 March, where it remained for 24...
AMSA bans bulker
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority has banned the bulker Movers 3 from Australian ports for 18 months after outstanding mechanical and survey issues were resolved last week....
Union urges investigation into Inge Kosan death
THE MARITIME Union of Australia has called on Authorities to open an independent investigation into the death of a man on the LPG tanker Inge Kosan. The Maritime Union of...
C.H Robinson and Austal work for charity in WA
FREIGHT forwarder C.H. Robinson has broadened its relationship with its customer Austal while supporting families in need through the Ronald McDonald House Charities Home for...
Gladstone Port board appoints interim CEO
The Board of Directors for Gladstone Ports Corporation has named Colin Cassidy PSM as the port’s new interim CEO. Mr Cassidy will commence the role on the 4 May while the board...
More industrial action planned FOR VICT
THE Victorian International Container Terminal will be the target of protected industrial action by the Maritime Union of Australia. It will include a 12-hour stoppage from 00:01...
Inge Kosan given permission to anchor off Brisbane
THE Inge Kosan tanker ship is headed towards Australia and news service AAP confirmed on Sunday it has been given permission to anchor off Brisbane. The British-flagged ship,...
EastLink gives $100,000 to Beyond Blue
TO assist local people experiencing mental health challenges during these “difficult times”, tollway operator EastLink has donated $100,000 to the charity Beyond Blue. This brings...
Geodis launches an internship program to support young graduates
GEODIS has established an internship program for the families of its employees as a way to build the professional future of younger generations. The company said its new Jump’In...
Botany port workers exposed to COVID-19
NSW Health advised on 22 April that 18 Port Botany workers were taking COVID-19 tests after crew on a vessel that berthed at Port Botany tested positive for COVID-19. NSW Health...
Half of Maryam crew resigns, Movers 3 still detained at Weipa
HALF the crew of the bulker Maryam have requested repatriation, effectively resigning from their roles on board. Twelve members of the crew of 23 requested to be sent home. The...
A Finnish consortium is looking to innovate clean marine propulsion
A CONSORTIUM of Finnish research organisations and companies are developing new systems for clean and efficient marine and off-road transport. The project is expected to run until...
