TOP STORIES OF 2022: Captain of Interlink Veracity charged for alleged drug smuggling
AUSTRALIAN Federal Police in May charged the 51-year-old master of bulk carrier Interlink Veracity for his alleged role in the plot to import 320 kilograms of cocaine into...
Construction begins on Spirit of Tasmania V
CONSTRUCTION has officially commenced on Spirit of Tasmania V in Finland. Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions began work on the vessel at a steel cutting ceremony on...
AMC partners with industry to tackle maritime engineering skills shortage
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime College has partnered with industry stakeholders on a campaign aimed at resolving skill shortages in maritime engineering. The Australian Maritime Safety...
Man jailed for shipping container cigarette haul
A MAN who orchestrated the import of three million cigarettes into Melbourne in a shipping container has been sentenced to jail. The Australian Border Force launched an...
Derailment in Blue Mountain impacts freight
A FREIGHT train derailment in the Blue Mountains has put a freight line out of action. The train derailed on Wednesday last week (14 December) between Lawson and Linden. Repair...
Interim board finalised for Infrastructure Australia
THE AUSTRALIAN government has finalised an interim board for Infrastructure Australia. The government launched a review of the independent infrastructure advisor in July this...
Former premier joins Incat as advisor on big plans
INCAT Tasmania has appointed a former Tasmanian premier as strategic advisor to support the company’s goal to build fully electric, lightweight ships. The Australian shipbuilder...
Decision to axe AAT raises questions and concern for industry
THE FEDERAL government’s decision to axe the Administrative Appeals Tribunal will have significant consequences for industry, according to trade law expert Andrew Hudson....
Filipino President, maritime industry representatives discuss issues
REPRESENTATIVES from organisations representing seafarers, shipowners and other maritime industry employers met with Filipino President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr as...
Wärtsilä becomes ambassador for zero-carbon shipping centre
MARINE technology group Wärtsilä has become an official mission ambassador of the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping. The stated aim of the independent...
Inland Rail support for community groups tops $1 million
THE LATEST round of funding for regional communities on the Inland Rail network has pushed total funding since its establishment above $1 million. The Australian Rail Track...
Bunbury welcomes new tugs
THE BUNBURY port community has welcomed its two newest Svitzer tugboats with a traditional maritime naming ceremony. Svitzer Koombana and Svitzer Marlston were introduced earlier...
Aurizon's new mobile harbour crane officially named
RAIL freight company Aurizon has announced the name of a new crane headed for Port of Gladstone, and the local student who secured the naming rights. Aurizon said its $10-million...
Authorities have intercepted more than 700 drug hauls this year
AUSTRALIAN authorities have announced they intercepted and seized more than 700 drug consignments sent in air and sea freight this year. The Australian Border Force and Australian...
MOL to trial satellite communications service on fleet
MITSUI O.S.K. Lines has entered an agreement with Marlink to trial a satellite communications service on MOL ships. The service, Starlink, is enabled by US-based spacecraft...
