Shipping community calls for release of seafarers still trapped in Ukraine
SHIPPING companies, maritime agencies and seafarer welfare providers have issued a joint letter calling on for the immediate release of 331 seafarers and 62 ships still trapped in...
Wilhelmsen Port Services acquires port agent
WILHELMSEN Port Services has acquired European port agent Vopak Agencies and a portion of its software company. Wilhelmsen announced the acquisition in October last year. As part...
OOCL introduces first mega vessel into fleet
OOCL has introduced the first of six new 24,188 TEU “mega vessels” into its fleet. The Hong Kong-based shipping line said the OOCL Spain is the first of its vessels to exceed the...
Oldendorff welcomes Capesize bulker Gina Oldendorff
OLDENDORFF has named its latest Capesize newbuild after Australian mining magnate Gina Rinehart. The German shipping company recently welcomed Liberia-flagged MV Gina Oldendorff...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 35
NEWCASTLE hosted the inaugural GreenPort Congress Oceania this week. https://open.spotify.com/episode/00Ml1oFS7hgY7xXusS2gzG?si=152eb7647b924eee Delegates from around the world...
Seaway acquires Aussie freight company
AUSTRALIAN logistics business Seaway Group has announced the acquisition of freight company BCR Australia. BCR is an international and domestic freight forwarding company, founded...
AMSA and RAN enter flag administration agreement
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority has signed an agreement with the Navy that provides the process to move vessels from Australia’s flag administration to operate under a...
GreenPorts Congress Oceania unpacks the elements of sustainability
DAY two of GreenPorts Congress Oceania 2023 explored some of the most important and challenging aspects of sustainability in the ports sector. This is the first time the...
Inaugural GreenPort Congress underway in Newcastle
THE INAUGURAL GreenPort Congress Oceania kicked off in Newcastle this week. Delegates from around the world travelled to the port city for the long-running industry gathering,...
Austal launches fourth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat
AUSTAL Australia has delivered its fourth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat to the Royal Australian Navy. The new vessel, ADV Cape Capricorn, is one of eight vessels of its kind...
MOL to merge ferry and coastal ro-ro businesses
MITSUI O.S.K. Lines is merging two group businesses to create what it claims will be the largest ferry and coastal ro-ro company in Japan. MOL Ferry and Ferry Sunflower, the...
Cyclone Gabrielle causes havoc at NZ ports
CYCLONE Gabrielle is disrupting shipping and port operations in New Zealand. The New Zealand government declared a national state of emergency on Tuesday morning (14 February) as...
UN and industry push for protection of seafarers in health crises
A UNITED Nations and industry action group has published recommendations for protecting transport workers, including seafarers, in public health emergencies. The joint action...
Inflatable wing sail system receives AiP
DNV has awarded its first approval in principle for an inflatable wing sail system for cargo ships. French company Michelin Group developed the automated, retractable wing sail...
New $2m maritime simulator installed at Fremantle TAFE
A MARITIME simulator suite has been installed at the South Metropolitan TAFE campus in Fremantle. The $2-million simulator technology intends to help future shipmasters, officers...
