10 May 2024

Maersk Announce Upgraded New Zealand Service

Maersk has unveiled a new upgraded service starting May 17th designed to enhance logistics solutions for New Zealand and the surrounding islands.

Maersk Announce Upgraded New Zealand Service
9 May 2024

P&O Cruise Ship Rescues Stranded Sailors from Drifting Yacht

The P&O Australia Cruise Line ship, Pacific Encounter, conducted a rescue operation on May 4, saving three sailors who were stranded at sea.

P&O Cruise Ship Rescues Stranded Sailors from Drifting Yacht
1 May 2024

280,000+ TEUs Handled by Port of Melbourne in March

The Port of Melbourne has issued its trade report for March 2024, indicating a rise in overall container throughput with a total of 280,900 TEUs.

280,000+ TEUs Handled by Port of Melbourne in March
23 Apr 2024

IMO to Support Pacific Island Nations with New Fiji Office

The Fiji office will cater to the needs of Pacific Island countries by aligning IMO initiatives with national and regional development strategies

IMO to Support Pacific Island Nations with New Fiji Office
17 Apr 2024

Increase in Tahitian, Polynesian Capacity for Windstar Cruises

Windstar Cruises is expanding its presence in Tahiti and French Polynesia, capitalizing on several years of successful operations in the region.

Increase in Tahitian, Polynesian Capacity for Windstar Cruises
12 Apr 2024

Three Stranded Fisherman Rescued from Remote Pacific Atoll

Three fishermen who were stranded for over a week on a remote Micronesian atoll are safe, following a rescue op by the U.S. Coast Guard & Navy.

Three Stranded Fisherman Rescued from Remote Pacific Atoll
19 Mar 2024

Bulk Carrier Collides with Pier in N. Australia

Mining operations in Northern Australia were halted yesterday following an incident where a Cypriot-flagged bulk carrier collided with a pier.

Bulk Carrier Collides with Pier in N. Australia
19 Mar 2024

Seventh Regional Office Opened by IMO in Fiji

the IMO is set to establish its seventh Regional Presence Office in Suva, Fiji, following a Memorandum of Understanding signed on March 18th.

Seventh Regional Office Opened by IMO in Fiji
6 Mar 2024

Australia Offshore Windfarm Considerably Smaller than Proposed

Originally proposed to support 14GW of offshore wind energy, the designated area has been scaled down by the government to accommodate only 2.9GW

Australia Offshore Windfarm Considerably Smaller than Proposed
28 Feb 2024

Australia Charges "Inside-Job" Tobacco Smugglers

A logistics expert along with five others have been indicted for attempting to illicitly import cigarettes valued at $10 million into Australia.

Australia Charges "Inside-Job" Tobacco Smugglers
26 Feb 2024

Australia Impose 12-Month Entry Ban on Disabled Bulk Carrier

After being marooned in a central QLD port, a post-Panamax bulker has been towed back out to sea and is now restricted from entering Australia.

Australia Impose 12-Month Entry Ban on Disabled Bulk Carrier
23 Feb 2024

Bulk Carrier Banned for Year by Australia Due To Safety Issues

Australian Maritime Safety Authority imposes one-year prohibition on Liberian-flagged cargo ship, KMAX Leader, from docking at Australian ports.

Bulk Carrier Banned for Year by Australia Due To Safety Issues
30 Jan 2024

DDW Offshore Ramps Up AHTS Projects in Australia

DDW Offshore, a Norwegian subsidiary of Akastor, has been awarded a nine-month contract extension for one of its AHTS vessels by Petrofac.

DDW Offshore Ramps Up AHTS Projects in Australia
23 Jan 2024

Recall Notice Issued for Australian Livestock Carrier

A livestock carrier that set sail from Fremantle in January bound for Jordan has received directives from the Australian government to head back.

Recall Notice Issued for Australian Livestock Carrier
25 Jul 2022

Australia Bans Tankers Due to Seafarers’ Welfare Issues

The AG Neptune, a 105,400 dwt ​vessel, was examined at the Port of Gladstone in June 2022, according to AMSA, which received a complaint.

Australia Bans Tankers Due to Seafarers’ Welfare Issues