Half of Maryam crew resigns, Movers 3 still detained at Weipa
HALF the crew of the bulker Maryam have requested repatriation, effectively resigning from their roles on board. Twelve members of the crew of 23 requested to be sent home. The...
A Finnish consortium is looking to innovate clean marine propulsion
A CONSORTIUM of Finnish research organisations and companies are developing new systems for clean and efficient marine and off-road transport. The project is expected to run until...
Warren Truss re-appointed to ARTC
THE government has re-appointed former Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss AC as chair of the Australian Rail Track Corporation. Transport minister, Michael McCormack, said that...
Gladstone Port board signals senior management changes
THE Gladstone Ports Corporation Board of Directors announced they had decided to begin a new search for the appointment of a chief executive officer. Craig Walker has been acting...
Aquagenie captain tests COVID-positive, vessel leaves Australian waters
THE CAPTAIN of MV Aquagenie reportedly tested positive before the vessel left its anchorage at Karratha and headed north towards the Philippines. This is after a seafarer onboard...
Decrease overall in incidents of armed robbery at sea in Asia
THE latest report from the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre found a total of 17 incidents of armed robbery against ships (comprising 16 actual incidents and one attempted...
Two ships still under detention for deplorable onboard conditions
TWO ships detained by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority more than a month ago remain detained as their operator, Aswan Shipping, has yet to rectify serious deficiencies on...
DNV safety management audits target crew wellbeing
SEAFARER health has been highlighted by classification society DNV in its instructions to its safety management auditors. It has asked auditors to specifically address seafarer...
COVID-positive seafarer evacuated from bulker off WA
A SEAFARER on Sunday was evacuated from the bulk carrier Aquagenie off the coast of Karratha after a positive COVID-19 test, while Western Australian authorities have prohibited...
ONE supports Mission to Seafarers campaign
Ocean Network Express has announced a donation of £30,000 to The Mission to Seafarers: Sustaining Crew Welfare Campaign, becoming its gold sponsor. ONE is a major global container...
56th annual commemoration at the Merchant Navy Memorial in Sydney
LAST Sunday a chilly, bright and blustery day in Sydney, seafarers, their families and associates gathered at the Rookwood Necropolis for the 56th annual commemoration at the...
Support vessel nearing fire-damaged MPV Everest
ONE week after a fire erupted in its port engine room, MPV Everest is nearing Fremantle, where it is due to berth late on Tuesday. A support vessel, GO Spica, is en route to...
Incident alert for ships in eastbound lane of Singapore Strait
THE ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre has issued an Incident Alert related to incidents of armed robbery against ships continuing to occur in the Singapore Strait. During 8–11...
GEODIS appoints new air freight director in Asia-Pacific
YIGIT Saricinar has been promoted to the position of regional air freight director of supply chain operator GEODIS’ Asia-Pacific operation. He will join GEODIS’ regional...
Assistance vessel to be deployed to MPV Everest
THE AUSTRALIAN Antarctic Division is making preparations to send a support vessel to the Southern Ocean to accompany MPV Everest back to Fremantle. The chartered Antarctic...
