R U OK? New initiative drives conversations in road transport sector
HEALTHY Heads in Trucks & Sheds has today launched an initiative to ensure workers in road transport, warehousing and logistics industries know when and how to have conversations...
Unions "disappointed" by apparent shortcomings of MLC updates
SEAFARERS’ unions have expressed disappointment over an update to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 following the recent announcement of eight amendments agreed on by industry....
NHVR to regulate heavy vehicles in NSW
IN AUGUST this year, responsibility for the regulation of heavy vehicles in New South Wales will transition from Transport for NSW to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator....
Nautical Institute celebrates 50th anniversary onboard James Craig
THE NAUTICAL Institute celebrated its 50th anniversary in Darling Harbour on Thursday night onboard James Craig, a restored 19th century barque. The global body for maritime...
600 displaced I-Kiribati seafarers repatriated
MORE than 600 seafarers from the Republic of Kiribati have reportedly returned home after becoming stranded overseas due to crew change complications. Many of the seafarers were...
Australia among the worst countries for crew change and shore leave, ICS says
A REPORT from the International Chamber of Shipping has identified Australia as responsible for some of the worst treatment of seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Perfect...
Port Authority of NSW appoints new director and chair
PORT Authority of NSW has appointed Justine Jarvinen to its Board of Directors and David Marchant has been appointed chair, replacing outgoing chair Robert Dunn. PANSW said the...
AMSA to focus on crew rest hours in inspection campaign
THE AUSTRALIAN Maritime Safety Authority has launched a focused inspection campaign on hours of work and rest. The campaign coincides with a stated focus on marine incident...
Neptune Indicator explores Ukraine war's impact on crew change
THE LATEST data from the Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator suggests the crew change crisis has not re-escalated amid the Ukraine war, but challenges remain for Russian and...
Change in leadership at Port of Melbourne and Kimberley Ports
PORT of Melbourne and Kimberley Ports Authority have announced they will undergo a shift in executive leadership in the coming months. Kimberley Ports Authority has announced its...
Industry unpacks transition challenges at Maritime Decarbonisation Summit
THE AUSTRALIAN maritime industry gathered recently at the inaugural Maritime Decarbonisation Summit series in Melbourne to unpack the challenges and opportunities it faces in its...
500 seafarers remain trapped on vessels in Ukrainian ports: ICS
JUST fewer than 500 seafarers remain sheltered, awaiting evacuation onboard 109 ships at Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, according to data gathered by the...
IMO adopts resolution to evacuate seafarers from Ukraine
THE INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organization has adopted a resolution to facilitate the evacuation of seafarers from the Black Sea and Sea of Azov. Adopted by the IMO Maritime Safety...
Port Hedland marina to receive new navigational channel
THE PORT Hedland community is set to benefit from a new navigational channel at the Spoilbank Marina, with dredging to commence in the coming months. Australia’s largest privately...
Port neighbourhoods to benefit from NSW Ports community grant program
NSW Ports has launched its 2022 Community Grants Program to support local projects and services around Port Botany, Port Kembla and the Enfield and Cooks River intermodal...
