Australian authorities have detained a Panama-flagged bulk carrier in Brisbane after officials found that the crew was untrained in the operation of the ship's electronic navigation equipment. The Brisbane Times reports that the bulk carrier African Alke was detained Thursday after a port state control inspection revealed the bridge officers on board were unable to … [Read more...]
Indonesian Cargo Ship Banned from Australia for Second Time
An Indonesian cargo ship has been banned from Australian waters for the second time in less than twelve months and following five detentions in just over 3 years. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority issued the direction February 4th to the 86=meter general cargo ship Noah Satu (IMO No. 9313620) prohibiting the ship from entering or using any Australian port. Noah … [Read more...]
Australia Detains Bulk Carrier Over Crew Labor Violations
Australian authorities have detained a Panama-flagged bulk carrier over several crew labor violations including non-payment of wages. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority says it was tipped off to possible breaches of the Maritime Labor Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) onboard the MV Apellis following a complaint from the International Transport Workers Federation … [Read more...]
Australia Fines Master, Owner Over Dumping Garbage in Great Barrier Reef
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority says it has successfully prosecuted the master and owners of the Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier ANL Kardinia for illegally dumping garbage in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. One Armania Shipping Ltd and the master of ANL Kardinia were found guilty on July 20 in the Townsville Magistrates Court on one charge each of … [Read more...]
New Ship Routing Measures to Protect Australia’s Coral Sea Agreed by IMO
New ship routing measures aimed at protecting environmentally sensitive areas in Coral Sea, home to the Great Barrier Reef, have been agreed by the IMO Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR). During its 2nd session held March 9-13, the NCSR sub-committee agreed to a recommended "Area to Be Avoided" as well as two-way shipping routes … [Read more...]
Australia Puts Giant Dunce Cap on PT Meratus Line
PT Meratus Line is most certainly one of the worst maritime shipping companies in the world, and Australia has had enough of their inability to properly operate their ships. For the third time in four months, Australian maritime inspectors have found three different PT Meratus Line ships have been unable to meet international safety and/or environmental regulations. On … [Read more...]
Three Strikes and You’re Out: Australia Bans Another Ship from PT. Meratus Line
From now on, every ship operated by Indonesian shipper PT. Meratus Line will be subject to inspections upon arrival in any Australian port, according to a statement by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) today. Less than three months after banning the cargo ship Territory Trader, the AMSA has banned a second ship from PT. Meratus Line, the MV Meratus Sangatta … [Read more...]