Svitzer Australia appoints new GM – west
SVITZER Australia has appointed Tully Barnes as its new general manager – west. Mr Barnes will be responsible for the company’s harbour and terminal towage operations in Western...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 46
IN the news this week: Qube announced two acquisitions – one a 50% stake in a New Zealand-based container logistics company and 100% of an Australian bulk haulage specialist....
New director at logistics company
NEW ZEALAND transport and logistics group Move Logistics has appointed a new independent director. Julia Raue, who stepped into the role on 3 May, will also be a member of the...
Port hosts government aboard NZ coastal containership
CENTREPORT Wellington this week hosted government and shipping industry representatives who came to visit a containership on a New Zealand coastal service. The port welcomed NZ...
Australian logistics company announces new CEO
ASX-listed transport and logistics company Lindsay Australia has announced the appointment of Clayton McDonald as its new CEO. He is to start in the role on 17 July. Mr McDonald...
SMF and shipping lines launch workforce transformation tool
THE SINGAPORE Maritime Foundation, Pacific International Lines and Pacific Carriers have launched a guidebook that aims to attract more talent to the shipping industry. The...
Auriga and Rio Tinto ink aviation contract
AURIGA Group has entered a contract with Rio Tinto to provide aviation marine pilot transfers in the Pilbara. Auriga said an airbase will be built at Karratha airport to support...
WOMEN IN MARITIME: Celebrating women in maritime
THE International Day for Women in Maritime on 18 May is a day dedicated to recognising the contributions of women in the maritime industry. This year’s celebration comes at a...
Melbourne drug smuggler sentenced to 16 years
A MELBOURNE man, arrested under Operation Ironside, has been sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment for attempting to possess 360 kilograms of methamphetamine. The man, 40, who is an...
Specialist vessel and Aussie crew take part in offshore wind project
A SPECIALIST offshore vessel and Australian crew will survey seabed conditions in the Bass Strait for an offshore wind project. The proposed Star of the South wind farm would be...
Slow career progression a pain point for women at sea: report
WOMEN are struggling with slower career progression, challenging social relations and physical conditions at sea, a new study has found. The Global Maritime Forum and the All...
Regional scholarship launched in recognition of ports leader
WESTERN Australia’s Southern Ports has announced a regional education and training scholarship, marking the retirement of CEO Steve Lewis. Southern Ports is the authority...
MPA partners with class and tech companies on vision for maritime industry
THE MARITIME and Port Authority of Singapore and eight classification societies have signed a letter of intent to collaborate in areas of digitalisation and decarbonisation. MPA,...
DNV joins methanol bunkering working group
CLASSIFICATION society DNV has joined a working group on methanol bunkering in Singapore. The Standards Working Group, managed by the Standards Development Organisation at the...
TasPorts funds local marine rescue organisations
TASPORTS has awarded grants to three local marine rescue organisations to upgrade critical safety gear. Tamar Sea Rescue, Volunteer Marine Rescue Kingborough and Dodges Ferry...
