The DCN Weekly: Episode 55
IN THE news this week, a new chair and board members were appointed to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority board....
Shiling released from detention, bound for Singapore
MARITIME NZ has lifted a detention order imposed on the containership Shiling. The vessel was due to sail for Singapore on Friday 7 July. Shiling’s departure follows a detention...
Jeanine Drummond appointed chair of AMSA
JEANINE Drummond has been appointed chair of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority board. The federal government announced Captain Drummond’s appointment on Wednesday (5 July),...
UK organisations form seafarers' welfare coalition
A GROUP of seafarers’ welfare organisations in the UK have formed a coalition that aims to address abuse, bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence at sea. The Seafarers’...
AI-based voyage planning trial concludes
YARA Marine Technologies has concluded trials of an AI-based semi-autonomous voyage planning system. The so-called Via Kaizen project looked at a how AI and machine learning could...
New global sea freight director at logistics company
RÖHLIG Logistics has appointed Simon Albrecht as global sea freight director. Mr Albrecht stepped into the role on 1 July and reports to Hylton Gray, CEO of sea freight, air...
ICS launches ship recycling guide
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping has launched a new ship recycling guide designed to help shipowners comply with new regulations. The publication follows the announcement in...
Contract awarded for Inland Rail enhancement works
INLAND Rail has awarded a contract worth $403.5 million for design and construction of enhancement works for two sections of the rail route. Martinus Rail received the contract...
Change of leadership at National Transport Commission
THE FEDERAL government has appointed Michael Hopkins as the new chief executive of the National Transport Commission for a five-year term. Federal, state and territory governments...
New CEO at port infrastructure company
SOUTH Australian port infrastructure company T-Ports has appointed a new CEO. Nathan Kent stepped into the role on 1 July 2023, succeeding Scott McKay, who has served as CEO since...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Mentoring the future
Mentoring provides an understanding of career pathways and role opportunities and it also is an essential component in fostering diversity in the maritime industry, Jeanine...
K+N appoints Kiwi to management board
KUEHNE+Nagel’s board of directors has appointed Michael Aldwell to its management board. Mr Aldwell is to assume responsibility for the sea logistics business unit and succeed...
Human factor a key consideration in ammonia safety: report
A NEW report on ammonia safety outlines considerations for limiting the toxicity risks of ammonia as a marine fuel, particularly for crews. Lloyd’s Register Maritime...
NQBP announces port-uni scholarship recipients
NORTH Queensland Bulk Ports has announced the recipients of the 2023 NQBP Marine Science Scholarship. Two first-year marine science students from James Cook University have been...
MOL and Chevron form alliance for future-fuels research
MITSUI O.S.K. Lines and Chevron are forming a “strategic alliance” to research new fuels for the marine energy industry. MOL and Chevron Singapore signed a memorandum of...
