Paddy mourns Jack Mundey
“A PERSON of great principle” is how MUA national secretary Paddy Crumlin has remembered the late Jack Mundey who died recently at the age of 90. Mr Mundey lived a long and...
National recognition for young Port of Newcastle leader
PORT of Newcastle deputy general counsel Gabriella Sainsbury has been shortlisted in the Laywers Weekly magazine’s ‘30 under 30’ awards, for her achievements, innovation and...
Cars drive timely economic boost at Townsville port
THE Port of Townsville has awarded the contract for its $2.5m project to extend the secondary wharf at Berth 10, which will be able to accommodate car carriers. Townsville marine...
More piracy incidents in 2020 with concern over Singapore
ACCORDING to the latest report from ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre on piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia, a total of nine incidents were reported in April 2020. Of...
U-Freight targets trade on Malay Peninsula
LOOKING to increase its presence in cross-border logistics between Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, U-Freight Group has confirmed the appointment of Ong Boon Seong as a director...
National WISTA associations come together to support seafarers
SEVERAL branches of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association have come together to offer free WISTA membership for seafarers until 31 August 2020. Membership...
40 years of operation for Gladstone coal terminal
THE RG Tanna Coal Terminal at Gladsone is marking 40 years of service, having been officially opened on 7 May 1980, by Sir James McNeill, chairman of BHP and the honourable Joh...
Calls for leadership on crew changes during pandemic
MEASURES aimed at ensuring ship crew changes can occur should be adopted by the government of the United Kingdom and others around the world, the UK Chamber of Shipping says. Crew...
VTA welcomes additional COVID-19 relief
A TOTAL of $491m in additional tax relief has been announced by Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas, in a move welcomed by the Victorian Transport Association. The announcement means...
Guam ocean tow evidence of regional capacity
DESPITE the impact of COVID-19, the maritime sector continues to provide vital services through south-east Asia and Oceania. An example is the recent towage by Pacific Towing of a...
Grants support family, community and wildlife care in Pilbara
WILDLIFE carers, emergency services and a women’s refuge are among the latest recipients of an annual community support grant funded by Pilbara Ports Authority. The grants form...
MSQ publishes crew changeover guidelines for pandemic
MARITIME Safety Queensland has published a ‘best practice’ guideline checklist for terminals and port operators for crew changeovers during the COVID-19 crisis. The purpose of the...
Gladstone apprentices raise money for local causes
OVER the past 12 months, the Apprentice and Trainee group from Gladstone Ports Corporation has raised $7378, which it will donate to a range of local charities. Acting CEO Craig...
Virgin delivers protective equipment
IN APRIL, Virgin Atlantic has successfully partnered with the Department of Health and Social Care and the NHS, operating nine cargo-only flights from Shanghai to London Heathrow,...
Support for ‘Maersk Bridge’ operation in Copenhagen
DENMARK’S efforts to control the spread of coronavirus have been significantly aided by the rapid supply of medical equipment to Danish hospitals from around the world, with...
