World Shipping Council elects new chair, vice
The incoming chair’s will serve a two-year term, effective immediately
Hedland grounding prompts multiple safety warnings
ATSB final report highlights technical and operational shortcomings
INNOVATION: Staying ahead of the game
From clever container management systems to a land bridge across Panama, examples of innovation appear all along the supply chain
Maritime engineering & salvage
When bulk carrier Frontier Unity found itself in trouble, the expertise offered by Maritime Safety Queensland helped avert a catastrophe
Boxship rolls onto side in Istanbul port
Of the fifteen crew onboard, five jumped into the water and swam to safety
Updated Marine Order 11 now in effect
The new marine order seeks to improve seafarers’ living and working conditions
Trump warns US may retake Panama Canal
The president-elect asserted he would not let the critical infrastructure fall into the wrong hands
Australia urged to look overseas for sustainability
From better use of wind to alternative fuels and electric vehicles, Australian business needs to cherry pick sustainability initiatives from overseas
Merry Christmas and happy New Year to all our readers
This is the last daily newswire from the DCN newsdesk – wishing you all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year