Inland Rail on track with indigenous participation
A NEW plan is being put into place to ensure indigenous communities can share ongoing employment opportunities of the rail track roll out and operations. The Inland Rail...
Urgent action required on truck driver health, says TWU
PUBLICATION this week of a Monash University study into medical and mental health issues for truck drivers has prompted a call for action from the Transport Workers Union. The...
WISTA visit Fremantle Maritime Simulation Centre
MEMBERS of the Western Australian WISTA chapter experienced the fascination of a realistic, interactive mock-up of a ship’s bridge and controls as part of a visit to the Fremantle...
DPWA defends rope safety record
STEVEDORE DP World Australia says it has acted to ensure there are no safety issues associated with wire hoisting ropes on ZPMC cranes. The Maritime Union (now a division of the...
Changes at North P&I Club in Asia
NORTH P&I Club Hong Kong director Alan Lo has announced his retirement. Mr Lo began his career with North in 1995 as manager of the new Hong Kong Office and became general...
Australian appointment to Global Shippers Forum
AUSTRALIAN Peak Shippers Association secretariat and board member Travis Brooks-Garrett has been elected to the board of the Global Shippers Forum. In a move billed as a boost for...
AMSA board appointments named
THE AUSTRALIAN government has today announced three appointments to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Board, to further boost the Authority’s skill and expertise. Dr...
DUKC technology taught at Melbourne Uni
CASE studies of OMC International’s DUKC technology are being taught at the University of Melbourne as part of a partnership in the area of Under Keel Clearance management....
