The DCN Weekly: Episode 72
THE MARITIME Union of Australia announced more protected industrial action at DP World's four Australia terminals this week....
ICS publishes guide to maritime law for seafarers
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping has launched its first edition of The Master’s Practical Guide to Maritime Law as a legal reference book specifically to aid seafarers with...
YOUNG ACHIEVERS: Ruby Peterlin
PORT officer Ruby Peterlin is the youngest member of the Port Authority of NSW team in Port Kembla. When she looks back on the past few years of her life, it’s a rapid progression...
QLD port awards $1.5m contract to enable channel widening
PORT of Townsville has awarded a $1.5-million contract for work that would enable widening of the inshore end of the port’s shipping channels. The port engaged local contractor...
NZ port's underlying NPAT up 48% in FY 2023
CENTREPORT Wellington has reported an underlying net profit after tax of NZ11.9 million for the year ended 30 June 3023, up 48% from NZ$8 million the prior year. The North Island...
MOL introduces MarTrust payment system for seafarers
MITSUI O.S.K. Lines is introducing MarTrust – a payment service that is specialised for ocean shipping – for all seafarers on vessels managed by MOL Group’s ship management...
Further industrial action at DP World terminals
FURTHER industrial action has been announced for DP World’s Australia terminals. DP World announced in a statement that the Maritime Union of Australia had given notice of work...
New chief executive at national rail safety regulator
THE OFFICE of the National Rail Safety Regulator has appointed Natalie Pelham as its new chief executive. Dr Pelham will take on the role from Sue McCarrey who left ONRSR in...
Major construction concludes on Inland Rail section
INLAND Rail has completed major construction on the Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 section of track. Completion of this part of the route allowed the upgraded track between...
Spirit of Tasmania IV named and launched
SPIRIT of Tasmania IV was named and launched at the Rauma Marine Constructions shipyard in Finland on Friday 27 October. The ro-pax ferry is the first of two new Spirit of...
Australian charged over Ports of Auckland drug bust
FOUR men, including an Australian national, were charged after NZ authorities seized 140 kilograms of cocaine at Ports of Auckland on the weekend. The haul was found in the cavity...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 71
IN THE news this week, the Maritime Union of Australia announced more protected industrial action at DP World’s Australian terminals....
Port Hedland buy back scheme extended by two years
THE WA government has extended by two years a scheme to buy back residential properties in Port Hedland's West End. The voluntary scheme enables the state government to purchase...
Maritime luncheon to support tall ship Alma Doepel
TALL ship Alma Doepel will be the focus of a special maritime industry luncheon in Victoria next month. The three masted topsail schooner is one of the oldest surviving...
Program at WA port aims to diversify pilotage talent pool
A NEW employment program and simulation facility at the port of Port Hedland are aiming to provide more opportunities for women and the younger generation entering pilotage....
