Port of Brisbane clarifies progress on channel project
THE PORT of Brisbane has clarified that it is following due process for its Channel Enhancement Project, after landing in hot water with a local aboriginal group. The Minjerribah...
Fewer large losses reported in safety and shipping review
A trend towards fewer shipping losses continued during 2024, the latest Safety and Shipping Review has revealed. Prepared by insurers Allianz Commercial, the review noted that...
LNG system ills stop Spirits
TECHNICAL ISSUES with the LNG fuelling system on newbuild sister ropaxes Spirit of Tasmania IV and Spirit of Tasmania V will further delay both vessels’ departure for their home...
Woodside approved to drill until 2070
IN THE the face of extreme lobbying from environment groups federal environment minister Murray Watt has approved Woodside’s extension of its North West gas project until 2070. Mr...
Three injured in NZ engine room explosion
NEW ZEALAND’s Transport Accident Investigation Commission is conducting a “serious marine casualty” level inquiry into an engine room explosion aboard a bulk carrier berthed at...
Tug of war over Darwin port
THE CHINESE Ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, has defended the rights of China’s Landbridge Group to continue operating the Port of Darwin. But at the same time New York-based...
No “filler” for NYK’s éclair-shaped battery-powered vessel
NIPPON Yusen Kaisha has unveiled Japan’s first fully battery-driven work vessel, part of the line’s efforts to leverage technology to facilitate decarbonisation. The vessel’s name...
Bill seeks to improve safety and efficiency in Victorian ports
NEW roads and freight legislation seeks to improve safety, operational and administrative efficiency in the transport sector, Victorian ports and freight minister Melissa Horne...
Manawanui a NZD 77 million loss
NEW ZEALAND Government Budget Papers have revealed the former dive support/oceanographic survey vessel HMNZS Manawanui is a NZD 77 million complete total loss. Manawanui ran...
WiseTech acquires Texas tech business
SOFTWARE logistics business WiseTech has announced a binding agreement to acquire Texan tech and logistics business e2open in a deal valued at $3.30 a share or a cool $2.1bn in...
RightShip seeks right-minded investors
THE PARTNERS in Melbourne-founded RightShip are looking for a new minority investor to support the company’s ambitions to grow its data and technology capabilities as it provides...
Tasmania Ports near 11m tonnes for year
THE ISLAND state’s ports have already handled more than 10.7 million tonnes of freight this financial year, according to a Q3 year-to-date trade report issued by TasPorts. Key...
DeepOcean acquires Shelf Subsea
OCEAN services provider DeepOcean has expanded its global reach with the acquisition of independent provider Shelf Subsea Shelf’s coverage of the Asia-Pacific and Middle East...
Birdon building for US Marine Corps
THE UNITES STATES arm of Port Macquarie-based Birdon Group has begun official construction of two Ancillary Surface Craft – Medium (ASC-M) vessels for the United States Marine...
New distribution centre built in Melbourne’s west
A new distribution centre has been built in Melbourne’s west, with the completed facility expected to be able to manage 150 vehicle movements per day. The $130million Truganina...
