Scots change seafarer quarantine rules
THE Scottish government has changed rules around quarantine meaning seafarers no longer have to isolate for 14 days when returning to Scotland for more than 14 days of leave. The...
RightShip backs Mission
MARITIME risk agency RightShip has announced its support for The Mission to Seafarers with a donation of US$25,000. CEO Martin Crawford-Brunt said RightShip’s values of promoting...
TWU to help workers transition in Woolies DC closures
WITH plans to close three distribution centres operated by retail giant Woolworths in New South Wales and Victoria in 2025, the Transport Workers Union has stepped in to assist...
UK Chamber urges British PM to help seafarers
THE UK Chamber of Shipping is appealing to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to facilitate crew changes to relieve seafarers, some of whom have been onboard ships for months. It is...
Environmental and marine focus for insurance lawyers
IN response to market concerns, the Forum of Insurance Lawyers has launched two new sector focus teams to address some of the global issues plaguing the marine and environmental...
Human Rights at Sea denounces ITF’s ‘enough is enough’ call
THE issuing of the ‘enough is enough’ call to action by the International Transport Workers’ Federation on 15 June has been criticised by not-for-profit organisation Human Rights...
Seafarers beyond breaking point
SEAFARERS around the world have been urged to down tools and exercise their rights to return home as an extended deadline of June 15 to resolve the repatriation issue passes. The...
Gladstone Port pays tribute to the late Reg Tanna
WITH his motto, “there is no I in team”, the late Reg Tanna is remembered as a humble man who was the driving force behind the powerhouse that has today become the Port of...
New policy director for UK Chamber of Shipping
PETER Aylott has been named as UK Chamber of Shipping’s new director of policy, following David Balston’s departure after 10 years at the Chamber. He will take up his new role in...
Report finds renewables stimulus generates more jobs than fossil fuels
A REPORT completed by consultancy firm Ernst & Young has found that a stimulus package aligned with Australia’s national climate change greenhouse gas emissions goals would...
NQBP delivers book boost to port schools
FOUR primary schools will receive hundreds of new books to replenish classroom libraries to boost reading rates thanks to North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation. NQBP’s $8,000...
AMC deal to deliver training to Filipino seafarers
AN MOU has been signed during a virtual Zoom meeting between AMC Search, the training and consultancy division of the Australian Maritime College, and Oceanwide Maritime Services...
Maritime and transport operators using anti-microbial shield
A NUMBER of airlines, transport and automotive companies, police and armed forces are using anti-microbial shield processes to protect against coronavirus. Australian...
Ports’ COVID-19 efforts showcased
PORTS Australia has recently showcased ways ports have adapted to operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of Ports Australia’s campaign was to show how ports have adapted...
Impex changes name to Labourforce
IMPEX Personnel has announced it is changing its name to Labourforce Professional. In a statement, the business said the change was to “formally align the business with the rest...
