Neptune Indicator reports crew change shortcomings and omicron fears
THE latest data from the Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator suggests the crew change situation is again deteriorating. According to the indicator, the number of seafarers...
ICS data shows decrease in labour standards reporting
THE annual Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table, from the International Chamber of Shipping, has identified reporting on seafarer wellbeing as a “casualty of the...
GEV appoints new chair and director
GLOBAL Energy Ventures has appointed Greg Martin as an independent non-executive director and chair. Mr Martin has served as CEO and managing director of AGL and he has held other...
Voyage of unmanned containership a first for autonomous navigation
MITSUI OSK Lines has completed the world’s first sea trial of an unmanned container vessel in Japan. Japan-flagged coastal containership Mikage sailed between the Japanese ports...
NPDL to make emergency call at Tonga, as HMAS Adelaide overcomes outbreak onboard
SEABORNE relief for Tonga is underway – Neptune Pacific Direct Line has announced an emergency service to the island and HMAS Adelaide is delivering cargo despite a COVID outbreak...
Crisis grants enable emergency support for thousands of seafarers
SAILORS’ Society’s Crisis Response Network has received funding from The Seafarers’ Charity and The TK Foundation, bolstering its support for thousands of seafarers during crises....
Stolt-Nielsen CEO announces resignation
NIELS G. Stolt-Nielsen has informed the Stolt-Nielsen board of his intention to step down as CEO of the company that bears his name. He is to continue on as CEO and director on...
Seafarers Happiness Index outlines changing dynamics of the “wellbeing crisis” at sea
THE latest report from the Seafarers Happiness Index has revealed the long-term impact the pandemic is having on seafarers, reiterating a call for key worker status and investment...
APL England master to face trial over cargo spill
THE master of APL England, which lost 50 containers off the NSW coast in 2020, will stand trial on a charge of operating an unseaworthy vessel. The container spill occurred when...
ICS launches guide to help seafarers navigate the digital bridge
THE International Chamber of Shipping has published a new guide to help seafarers navigate bridge technologies in the digital age. The sixth edition of the ICS Bridge Procedures...
Blank appointed SAL director
MAERSK Group head of Oceania market My Therese Blank has been appointed as a new director of Shipping Australia. Ms Blank said in the 110 years of the combined history of Shipping...
Big gains for Aussie grains through essential training
FUNDED through an Australian government program, Grain Trade Australia has completed training that enables small grain exporters to meet Australian and importing country quality...
Engage Marine locks in EA for Abbot Point operations
ENGAGE Marine and the three maritime unions have finalised an enterprise agreement for towage operations at the Port of Abbot Point. The EA was endorsed by employees late last...
Grounding investigation reinforces the need for safeguards on ships
AN investigation into the grounding of a general cargo ship off the coast of Denmark has reinforced the the importance of effective safeguards on vessels. According to the Danish...
IFAM to assist in the delivery of millions of RATs to Australia
THE International Freight Assistance Mechanism is facilitating the delivery of up to 52 million rapid antigen tests to Australia. The RATs will be flown in from Asia and the US...
