Raft of measures proposed to help save sinking shipping
A RAFT of measures aimed at salvaging Australian shipping has been proposed by the Maritime Union. Union heavy hitters Paddy Crumlin and Will Tracey were in Melbourne this week...
Australian Cruise Association extends CEO contract
AUSTRALIAN Cruise Association chief executive Jill Abel has had her contract extended by three years. The decision will extend her time at the helm until July 2022. ACA chair...
New Patrick manager announced for Fremantle
PATRICK Terminals have announced the appointment of Rita Antranik as its terminal manager for Fremantle. Ms Antranik has experience across several roles having worked with Qube,...
Terry O’Connor resigns as Darwin Port CEO
PORT of Darwin chief executive Terry O’Connor has announced his resignation. However Mr O’Connor, who has been CEO since 2011, is to remain at his post until a replacement can be...
Austal introduces initiative to boost female apprentices
AUSTRALIAN shipbuilding firm Austal announced a commitment to increase female representation in its workforce by boosting its female apprentice intake. The company is looking to...
DCN marks International Women’s Day
TODAY we’re marking International Women’s Day here at the DCN, along with many others around the world. It is important to acknowledge maritime women in a field historically...
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY: ITF seeks to put women first
AS a way of breaking barriers and spreading equal opportunities for young and women seafarers, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) sat down with representatives...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Stacey Jackson, ocean sailor
ENCOURAGING stronger female representation in Australian sailing while also promoting health and sustainability was the aim of an all-female crew that sailed the yacht Wild Oats X...
OPINION: Women lead the maritime training charge
ON INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day, it is worth stopping to celebrate the contributions of the growing numbers of women making their mark in maritime. Particularly in the areas of...
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: IMO equips and empowers women in maritime
IN the run up to International Women’s Day, the IMO has placed extra emphasis on its Women in Maritime program and its mission to achieve gender equality and empower women to take...
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY: Analyst makes the case for “balance for better”
CURRENT rates of progress towards gender balance in logistics suggest participation parity is more than a century away, according to director of the National Association of Women...
Toll Group appoints Kate Carlile as new CLO
TOLL Group announced it has appointed Kate Carlile to the position of chief legal officer. Since she joined the company earlier this past year as lead counsel, corporate, and...
Port of Brisbane and Cunard celebrate International Women’s Day
PORT of Brisbane and Cunard combined to celebrate International Women’s Day on-board Cunard’s ship Queen Victoria. With more than 120 guests, the event was aimed at recognising...
Crew not paid, ship detained
AUTHORITIES detained Daiwan Justice (IMO 9709312) this past Saturday (2 March) at Lyttleton Port of Christchurch after a complaint that the crew had not been paid for close to...
NSW Ports cleans up
More than 35 employees, customers and community stakeholders took to Yarra Bay and Molineux Point to help remove litter and debris from the beach and surrounding areas. NSW Ports...
