Carnival celebrates the inauguration Of ‘Splashy Cove’
RECOGNISING Carnival’s ongoing partnership with The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, ‘Splashy Cove’ was officially opened by Carnival Splendor’s goddaughter and patient of The...
Fatality confirmed following crew release
NINETEEN members of the crew of the MV Duke, the tanker ship seized by pirate ships in the Gulf of Guinea back in December, have been released by their captors. But according to a...
Smit and union at odds over contracting
TOWAGE operator Smit Lamnalco has rejected claims of “sham contracting” in relation to a tug delivery job for Gladstone. Maritime workers protested outside the Smit Lamnalco...
Ports Australia recognises industry contribution to bushfire relief
AS THE bushfire crisis continues across the nation, Ports Australia extends its best wishes to those impacted by the fires and the heroes continuing to battle on the frontline....
Deepwater terminal central to Ross Cadell’s Newcastle appointment
ROSS Cadell has been appointed special projects director at Port of Newcastle, with a focus on turning the proposed Multi-purpose Deepwater Terminal a reality. A Newcastle local...
Patrick East Swanson Terminal to reduce night shift operations
LOGISTICS industry groups say they are working with Patrick Terminals over a decision to reduce landside receival and delivery night shifts at its East Swanson Terminal in...
Renovations to support Gladstone Mission’s future
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation has committed to ensuring the Gladstone Seafarers Centre remains afloat, pledging $480,000 to the centre to get it back on its feet. GPC is to provide...
Bushfire smoke poses work risks, wharfies say
“DRASTIC action” from the New South Wales and Commonwealth governments is required to address public health issues caused by bushfire smoke, the Maritime Union says. MUA Sydney...
Unions and business gear up for another IR battle
ANOTHER political battle over industrial relations is looming, with the federal government reintroducing its controversial Ensuring Integrity Bill into parliament. The legislation...
LINX virtual reality training delivers safety benefits
AN INNOVATION with virtual reality technology helped LINX Cargo Care Group win the Safety Award at the 2019 Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards in Melbourne. In a first for the...
Philip Holliday appointed CEO at PANSW
SYDNEY harbour master Captain Philip Holliday has been appointed chief executive and director of the Port Authority of New South Wales. The announcement was made by PANSW chair...
Government announces new IR paper
A NEW industrial relations paper has been announced by federal industrial relations minister and attorney-general Christian Porter. The paper is designed to look at ideas to boost...
Government IR legislation torpedoed in the Senate
LEGISLATION aimed at changing federal IR laws have been defeated, after the government failed to secure the crucial votes of One Nation and independent Jacqui Lambie. The result...
2019 Maritime Awards digital magazine now available
The 2019 DCN Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards digital magazine is now available! This is your complete digital round-up of all the award winners, highlights, festivities and...
Mental health and the heavy toll on transport
MENTAL health trends in the transport sector are a growing concern, New South Wales social insurer icare reports. According to icare, mental health is a growing area of concern...
