Queensland’s first hydrogen envoy announced in Japan
PROFESSOR Masakazu Sugiyama has been announced as Queensland hydrogen envoy in Japan. Speaking from the World Hydrogen Technologies Convention, Queensland infrastructure minister...
Government will required on piracy
STOPPING piracy is not difficult militarily but requires more international will, BIMCO head of maritime security Jakob P. Larsen says. Mr Larsen was speaking following the...
Newcastle container terminal earns Jodi McKay MUA support
JODI McKay’s support for a container terminal in the Hunter has earned her the support of the Maritime Union Newcastle Branch. Ms McKay is contesting Chris Minns for the...
Mission deal a boost for seafarers
VIVA Energy has been confirmed as the first anchor corporate member for the Mission to Seafarers Melbourne. Mission to Seafarers Victoria chief manager Sue Dight said Steven...
Stena to fly rainbow flag all over Europe
FERRY company Stena Line is to fly the rainbow flag across Europe as part of the EuroPride celebration of diversity, equality and inclusion. The move is part of Stena Line’s...
Gladstone board sacks CEO
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation has confirmed the sacking chief executive Peter O’Sullivan. In a statement, GPC said “a thorough and extensive investigation” of concerns raised last...
Maritime skills should be focus for government: MIAL
MARITIME Industry Australia says ensuring strategic maritime skills should be a priority for the re-elected Coalition government. In a statement congratulation Prime Minister...
Young Shipping Australia check out tugs
ENGAGE Marine recently hosted Young Shipping Australia for a tour on board their tugs boats at their base in White Bay, Balmain. The day began with a presentation and discussion...
Maritime community gathers for policy announcement
A BROAD cross-section of the maritime community gathered at the Australian National Maritime Museum to hear Labor’s Anthony Albanese launch his party’s shipping policy. The event...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Paving the way for gender equality
THERE is mixed news coming out of recent reports on the status of gender equality. The Maritime Industry Australia Seafaring Skills Census 2018 reported the overall percentage of...
Joint venture creates global marine travel services entity
INTEGRATED maritime solutions company Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement has teamed up with BCD Travel to create a specialised global marine travel services business. The joint...
International mariners rally for Australian shipping
INTERNATIONAL transport workers and unions are to this week rally outside Australian embassies and consulates around the world, as part of a global day of action to “support...
Albanese cautious about Coastal Trading Act exemptions
LABOR infrastructure spokesman Anthony Albanese has expressed caution on the subject of providing exemptions to the Coastal Trading Act for container ships. Shipping Australia...
Qube seeks to boost training
THE Qube Learning team has reported recently receiving re-registration as a registered training organisation. According to the company, this training division of Qube is...
Staffing dispute goes before Fair Work Commission
A DISPUTE between tug business Engage Marine and two labour unions has been referred to the Fair Work Commission in Sydney. The application to deal with a dispute involves Engage...
