Bulker crewmember charged over data access offence
As part of an investigation, police asked crewmembers of a bulk carrier at Port Hedland to provide access details for their phones – one crewmember did not comply
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Author: Ian Ackerman
MUA announces yet more protected industrial action at DP World
Protected industrial action at DP World’s Australian terminals will continue through at least 4 December according to the latest notifications from the Maritime Union of Australia
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AMSA bans BBC Jade for incorrectly stowed explosive substances
This is the third ban meted out by AMSA for a Briese Heavylift ship this year after the BBC Weser and the BBC Pearl
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Lumsden Point hits construction milestone
The multi-user facility at Port Hedland has reached a milestone in its construction – when complete it will increase capacity for a diverse range of exports and imports
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Trio launches Asia-Pacific chemicals ship business
Three companies have banded together to launch a chemicals ship pool business to serve the Asia-Pacific region
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World Container Index declines
The Drewry World Container Index fell slightly over the past week after several weeks of modest gains
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SAL calls on minister to intervene in DP World industrial dispute
The industry body has written a letter to workplace relations minister Tony Burke requesting he terminate the PIA. However, the MUA said SAL should pay attention to seafarer welfare on international ships rather than “inserting itself into the bargaining process” between the MUA and DP World
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Minister says NSW has a unique opportunity to take action on freight
At Wednesday’s DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards, NSW minister for transport Jo Haylen said there is an opportunity for reform in the state’s freight sector
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SA Police find drugs on ship at Port Pirie
Police raided a ship berthed at Port Pirie and uncovered a haul of cocaine hidden on the vessel
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Third-quarter results show Zim in the red
The Israeli ocean carrier reported a net loss in the third quarter on the back of tumbling revenues, but an increase in volumes
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