Australian breakbulk to be highlighted at Euro conference
DEVELOPMENTS in breakbulk, ro-ro and heavy lift are to be highlighted during a large conference in the Belgian port city of Antwerp early next month. The inaugural AntwerpXL is to...
Admiral takes the helm at AMC
FORMER Deputy Chief of Navy and retired Rear Admiral Michael van Balen has been announced as the new principal of the Australian Maritime College. The announcement came in the...
Marine pilots gather in Newcastle
MORE than 100 marine pilots and associated personnel from around Australia came together for a workshop to exchange knowledge and ideas. The event was held this week at NOAH's on...
Mental health in the spotlight as part of rail initiative
THIS week marks the fifth annual Rail R U OK?Day, an industry event inspiring rail employees across Australia and New Zealand to look out for one another’s mental health. Partners...
Barge master fined $20,000 for role in Darwin deckhand's death
A BARGE master has been fined for his role in the death of 37-year-old deckhand Daniel Bradshaw in January 2017. Mr Bradshaw fell while leaving a barge on Hudson Creek near...
THE GRILL: Jason Varsamidis
What has changed in the industry since you started? I started my career at P&O in 1997, so I’ve been privileged to be part of the immense changes in our industry over the past 20...
Chopper deployed for injured mariner
A HELICOPTER was deployed off Western Australia recently to collect a mariner who had broken his leg on board ship. The crewmember was on board the 250metre tanker Kriti Journey...
Industrial action set to hit Brisbane and Sydney terminals
HUTCHISON Ports’ terminals at Sydney and Brisbane are set to be hit with industrial action this Friday, as a dispute drags on with the Maritime Union. In a notice to customers,...
DPWA seeks intervention of industrial umpire
STEVEDORE DP World Australia has gone to the Fair Work Commission regarding its dispute with waterfront workers. A hearing involving DPWA and the Construction, Forestry, Maritime,...
Gender diversity a theme of American Club appointments
THE appointment of four female lawyers to key roles within the American Club has highlighted increased diversity within marine insurance, Shipowners Claims Bureau chair Joe Hughes...
AMSA coordinates rescue of injured mariner
A RESCUE helicopter was deployed off Australia’s Top End to rescue an injured crew member from the box ship Colombo. The rescue occurred 250NM north east of the North Territory...
Bulker detained following safety concerns
A LIBERIAN-flagged bulker has been detained at Port Kembla after safety concerns were raised by labour groups. Australian Maritime Safety Authority general manager of ship safety...
West Swanson wharfies offered redundancies by DPWA
STEVEDORE DP World Australia says the loss of container volumes at West Swanson Dock in Melbourne is behind a decision to offer redundancies. The announcement comes as the company...
Singapore maritime conference looks at future problems
More than 150 maritime industry professionals have flocked to Singapore for this week’s gathering of the Singapore branch of The Nautical Institute. The theme of the conference is...
New scholarships to support AMC logistics students
THE Australian Maritime College has announced the establishment of a new scholarship program to support three students doing a Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime...
