Winner seeks to inspire change
MID West Ports Authority chief executive Rochelle Macdonald has called for the maritime sector to “embrace difference” in order to achieve its full potential. Dr Macdonald won the...
Excellence celebrated at Australian Maritime and Shipping Industry Awards
AUSTRALIA’S annual awards night for the shipping and maritime logistics industries was held last night in Melbourne, where winners were awarded in 19 categories ranging from the...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Forging a new path
MEL’S first introduction to maritime was a 10-day family voyage on the Bounty (a replica of Captain Bligh’s famous ship of the same name) in 1988. She was just 13 but that trip...
Søren Toft departs Maersk
CHIEF operating officer at A.P. Møller – Mærsk, Søren Toft, is moving on. In a statement publish on the company website, it was stated that Mr Toft had “decided to pursue an...
Unions urge government to back offshore wind sector
UNIONS have urged the Victorian and Commonwealth governments to back the offshore wind sector in order to cut carbon emissions and provide jobs for workers leaving fossil fuel...
Seafarers feeling happier, report indicates
INCREASED positivity and satisfaction are experienced by international seafarers, a new report says. The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report has shown improvement in happiness...
THE GRILL: Dr Michael Sierp
What is your job and what does it entail? I’m currently managing director of Aquatic Biosecurity Pty Ltd. I’m a scientist, biofouling inspector, marine surveyor, vessel master and...
Surveys seek to shed light on maritime gender diversity
TWO surveys aimed at shedding light on gender diversity in the Australian maritime sector have been prepared by industry group Maritime Industry Australia. One survey is aimed at...
Portable gangway injury prompts safety warning
INJURIES to two crew members on a bulker has prompted a safety warning about the importance of adhering to “best practice” while working aloft. The incident occurred in early...
Launch of new AMC facility in Sydney
PORTS Australia's chief executive, Mike Gallacher was on hand to launch a new state-of-the-art maritime training centre at Darling Harbour by AMC Search, following the pilotage...
Ann Sherry named ‘shared value champion’
ANN SHERRY who led Carnival Australia as CEO for more than ten years and is still an advisor to the organisation, said she was privileged and honoured to have been nominated in...
And the finalists are...
To be held at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne on the evening of Thursday 14 November, the 2019 DCN Australian Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards, with its proud Major Host...
New chair for Ports Australia
PORTS Australia has announced Stewart Lammin as the new chair of its board of directors. Mr Lammin’s appointment followed the Ports Australia annual meeting held in Old Parliament...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: A chance to celebrate #womeninmaritime
WHEN was the last time you visited the United Nations website on Observances of International Days? I suggest you take a look – there are quite a few amazing days to celebrate. In...
Transport luminaries honoured by VTA
AT THE recent President’s Dinner of the Victorian Transport Association, several honours were bestowed upon industry luminaries. Namely, Glen Cameron Group founder and managing...
