Ole Houe announced as new Grain Trade Australia chair
GRAIN Trade Australia (GTA) has announced the appointment of Ole Houe as its new board chair effective this week. Ole Houe is said to bring “a wealth of experience”, having served...
Industry reflects on Crumlin reign
NEWS of the impending retirement of MUA national secretary Paddy Crumlin flags the end of an era in Australian waterfront and shipping history. Mr Crumlin will step down after a...
AMC cadets go to sea with expedition group
CADETS at the Australian Maritime College now have more opportunities for seagoing experience after the college struck a partnership with maritime expedition provider Ponant...
Generational change: Crumlin retiring, Field elected
MARITIME Union of Australia national secretary Paddy Crumlin will step down in February 2026 after more than a quarter of a century of leadership. He will be replaced by assistant...
Dispute may threaten Victorian grain exports
AN ONGOING dispute between the United Workers Union and GrainCorp has the potential to disrupt grain exports from the company’s Geelong and Portland terminals. Around 100 union...
Australia’s McKay new ICHCA global chair
THE International Cargo Handling Association has elected Scott McKay as chairman of its global board, replacing John Bennett after a total of 18 years of service to the...
NZ union fights foreign crew plan
A PLAN by cement manufacturer Holcim New Zealand to introduce a foreign-crewed, chartered ship to coastal trades has aroused the ire of the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ)....
Veteran pilot Burns out
AFTER “an extraordinary maritime career spanning almost 60 years” Port Phillip pilot Captain David Burns has retired. In a LinkedIn post Auriga Group paid tribute to Capt Burns’...
Kwinana Grain Terminal dispute escalates
THE DISPUTE at the Kwinana Grain Terminal has escalated significantly in recent days, with CBH Group reinstating a lockout of more than 130 workers amid ongoing tensions with...
Boluda strengthens local management
BOLUDA Towage Australasia has been quick to raise its pulling power with the appointment of a business development executive. Remko Hottentot is the new Director Business...
OPINION: Are you redundant or resilient?
THE WHEELHOUSE is quiet. A 14,000 TEU container ship slows as it enters the Yarra River, approaching Webb Dock. Melbourne’s West Gate Bridge can be seen in the distance, just over...
Darwin Harbour pilot changes ‘unsafe’ says Port
CHANGES announced yesterday (1 October) by the Northern Territory government to vessel pilotage in Darwin Harbour are “unsafe” according to Darwin Port. A media release from the...
No pilot required for 55-metre vessels in Darwin Harbour
A SHORTAGE of pilots at Darwin Harbour has forced a change in rules to allow 55-metre vessels access without a pilot. A media release from Northern Territory infrastructure...
Remote pilotage: challenges ahead, study finds
THE FIRST report into the possibilities of remote pilotage has found considerable extra work is required to overcome scepticism and anticipate future needs. The International...
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Burns incident prompts safety warning
AN INCIDENT on an oil tanker where three engineering team members suffered burns highlights the importance of adhering to safety and management change procedures, the Australian...
