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EnerMech Australia Gets Crane Training Seal of Approval
Offshore crane specialist EnerMech Gains RTO Training Status
Urgent changes needed to waterfront safety, MUA says
FOLLOWING the tragic death of dock worker, Brad Gray last week, the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) is demanding for overdue action to prevent a repeat of the fatality.
Car storage facility to be built at Port Kembla
PATRICK Autocare is reported to have proposed to construct a $10 million pre-delivery inspection and car storage facility at the Kembla Grange, near Port Kembla.
Shipping company launches new training course
SHIPPING, logistics and marine services provider, GAC has launched its GAC Training & Service Solutions Limited (GTSS).
Greatship contracted to sell MPSSV
A Singaporean subsidiary of Greatship (GIL), Greatship Global Offshore Services has been contracted to sell a Multipurpose Platform Supply and Support Vessel (MPSSV).
Shipping companies held accountable for oil spill clean-up
SHIPPING companies will temporarily pay a higher levy to help with clean-up costs related to the oil spill off the southeast of Queensland coast last year.
River Embley on fire last week
THE RACQ Capricorn Rescue Helicopter responded to an emergency call last week on board a cargo ship.
Damco opens new Horn of Africa office
OCEAN freight forwarder, Damco has opened a new office in Djibouti.
Global vessel efficiency system proposed
THE World Shipping Council and its members have proposed for a Vessel Efficiency System (VES) to improve the carbon and fuel efficiency of the world’s fleets.
Container shipping lines reach new route agreement
UNDER a new trade agreement, major container carriers will be sharing a route from Asia to South America East Coast via South Africa.
High demands for Oakajee port capacity
OAKAJEE Port & Rail (OPR) has confirmed it has received nominations from mid-west miners at the new Oakajee port.
Shipbuilding facility opens in SA
SOUTH Australia’s Techport Australia facility as Osborne has been opened, marking the birth of the state’s 21st Century shipbuilding industry.
Port of Auckland profits lifted to $13.9m
PORT of Auckland has announced its total net profit after tax of $13.9 million for the six months period ending December 2009 has lifted after last year’s result of $9.3 million.
ITF assist starving seafarers in Australian waters
THE International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has provided assistance to starving seafarers on board a ‘floating sweatshop’ berthed at a South Australian port.
Asciano signs coal haulage deal with Macarthur
ASCIANO has signed a long term coal haulage deal with Macarthur Coal worth $250 million.
Heavy-lift specialist to target renewable energy clients
QUEENSLAND-based Project Professionals Group (PPG) will be further targeting project cargo clients in the renewable energy industry in 2010.
New development plans for Port Kembla
THE NSW government has unveiled plans for the development of Port Kembla’s Outer Harbour.
Techport Australia opens new facility
AUSTRALIAN submarine and shipbuilder ASC has congratulated the South Australian Government on the official opening of the Techport Australia Common User Facility (CUF) at Osborne, South Australia.
Northrop Grumman highlights maritime security at DefExpo 2010
NORTHROP Grumman will be participating at the DefExpo 2010 in India to highlight security capabilities and early warning control systems for shipping security and maritime surveillance.
$800,000 upgrade for Tasmanian Police technology
THE Tasmanian government will provide an additional $800,000 for funding of upgrades to Tasmania Police Information systems.