Systemic failures in regulations around seafarer rights
NEW research from a team at the World Maritime University underlines systemic failures in the implementation of the regulatory regime for seafarers’ hours of work and rest,...
Senate inquiry into survival of the aviation industry
THE Transport Workers Union has welcomed Senate motions setting up an inquiry into the survival of the aviation industry and calling for a halt to the outsourcing of 2500 Qantas...
HFW extends partnership with The Mission To Seafarers
GLOBAL, sector-focused law firm HFW has extended its partnership with maritime charity The Mission to Seafarers for another two years. MtS provides essential welfare support to...
Melwyn Noronha new chief of Shipping Australia
AUSTRALIA’S peak shipping association has announced that deputy CEO Melwyn Noronha will step up to the role of CEO, effective 1 January 2021. He takes over the position from Rod...
Weighing solution improves container handling safety
PATRICK Terminals has adopted an innovative weighing solution to drive better safety outcomes in the handling of containers. Mis-declared containers create potential safety risks...
AMSA orders cargo ship to repatriate seafarers
NINE Chinese and Filipino seafarers, some who have been onboard their Panama-flagged cargo ship Brio Faith for 20 months with no leave, will be reunited with their families after...
Industrial action confirmed for Svitzer operations
SVITZER Australia says it has received notification from the Maritime Union of Australia of three cases of intended protected industrial action. The first action has already begin...
Barkly Pearl detained in Geraldton
AUSTRALIAN authorities have detained the MV Barkly Pearl (IMO: 9042295) following its safe arrival in the port of Geraldton, Western Australia. As reported in Daily Cargo News...
IMO secretary-general emeritus William A. O’Neil, remembered
SECRETARY-GENERAL of the International Maritime Organization Kitack Lim expressed his sincere condolences to the Canadian Government as well as William O’Neil’s remaining family,...
COVID pushes Australian businesses to diversify supply
MORE than one-third of Australian businesses across industries including healthcare, technology, retail, mining and energy, and construction are looking to onshore their...
Engage donates to Sydney Mission
THE Sydney Mission is now $5000 better off thanks to a donation from Engage Towage. The money was raised by staff and crew with the company matching every dollar raised. The...
Sea Swift CEO steps down
THE SEA Swift Board has announced that chief executive Fred White has opted to retire. In announcing Mr White’s departure, Sea Swift chair Steve Boulton thanked Mr White for his...
International shipping under the microscope
RESEARCH by Guillaume Vuillemey, an associate professor of finance at HEC Paris Business School, has revealed malpractices which have helped shape the shipping industry during the...
Digital career map to combat supply chain talent shortages
A LOOMING capability shortage in supply chain and logistics in Australia has prompted the development of a “career mapping tool” to encourage a new generation of talent. The...
Australian Gas Industry Trust appoints inaugural executive officer
FOLLOWING an extensive search, the Australian Gas Industry Trust has appointed its first executive officer, Dr Jen Thompson, to further develop the Trust’s core objectives of...
