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Monday, August 28, 2023
An undated handout photo of the Gorgon LNG project located in Western Australia.
News

Chevron LNG Workers in Australia Plan Industrial Action From Sept. 7

SYDNEY, Aug 28 (Reuters) – Unions representing workers at Chevron‘s two major Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) complexes have said they

August 28, 2023
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Thursday, August 24, 2023
File Photo shows a bulk ship with containership in background
Shipping

Australia Bans Bulk Carrier Over Wage Theft and Seafarer Mistreatment

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has banned the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier MSXT Emily has been banned from Australian waters for one year

August 24, 2023
Total Views: 2788

Tuesday, August 22, 2023
jera-energy-gordon-project-lng-terminal
Energy

European Gas Surges on Australia LNG Talks and Norway Outages

(Bloomberg) — European natural gas extended gains as heavy maintenance in Norway adds to volatility in a market already spooked by the threat of strikes

August 22, 2023
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Saturday, August 19, 2023
Offshore oil rigs. Photo: By Lukasz Z / Shutterstock
Offshore

Unions May Strike At Key Australia Gas Platforms

By Alasdair Pal SYDNEY, Aug 20 (Reuters) – Unions at Woodside Energy Group’s WDS.AX North West Shelf offshore gas platforms on Sunday

August 19, 2023
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Monday, July 10, 2023
Australia Bans Second Briese Heavylift Ship Over Safety Violations
Shipping

Australia Bans Second Briese Heavylift Ship Over Safety Violations

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned a second Briese Heavylift GmbH & Co vessel from Australian waters due to safety violations,

July 10, 2023
Total Views: 2789

Friday, June 16, 2023
Australia Accuses Master and Chief Engineer of Smuggling Cocaine in Ship’s Ballast Tank
Shipping

Australia Accuses Master and Chief Engineer of Smuggling Cocaine in Ship’s Ballast Tank

The Australian Federal Police has charged the Master and Chief engineer of bulk cargo carrier for their alleged roles in the smuggling of nearly a ton of

June 16, 2023
Total Views: 19851

Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Australia Continues to Crackdown on Unsafe Ships
Shipping

Australia Continues to Crackdown on Unsafe Ships

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has taken further action against ship operators failing to meet safety standards by imposing a 90-day ban on

June 7, 2023
Total Views: 2532

Thursday, June 1, 2023
Svitzer Reaches Agreement in Principle with Australian Unions
Shipping

Svitzer Reaches Agreement in Principle with Australian Unions

Svitzer Australia, a subsidiary of Danish shipping conglomerate A.P. Moller Maersk, has announced an agreement in principle with Australia’s maritime

June 1, 2023
Total Views: 2197

Monday, May 29, 2023
U.S. cutter arrives at Manila port for joint coast guard drills
USCG

Philippines, U.S., Japan To Hold First-Ever Joint Coast Guard Exercise

MANILA, May 29 (Reuters) – The coast guard of the United States, Japan and the Philippines will hold

May 29, 2023
Total Views: 2378

Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Dry bulk coal shipping. ImagineStock/Shutterstock
Shipping

China Stepping Up Imports of Australian Coal

By Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) –Australian coal continues to make inroads among Chinese buyers, adding to pressure on domestic prices, with new shipments

May 23, 2023
Total Views: 1545

Thursday, May 18, 2023
Search Continues for Missing Fishing Vessel in Remote Area of the Indian Ocean
Accidents

Search Continues for Missing Fishing Vessel in Remote Area of the Indian Ocean

A multinational search effort is underway in a remote section of the Indian Ocean as authorities desperately try to locate the crew of the Chinese fishing

May 18, 2023
Total Views: 3004

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Search Underway as Chinese Fishing Vessel Capsizes in Remote Area of the Indian Ocean
Shipping

Search Underway as Chinese Fishing Vessel Capsizes in Remote Area of the Indian Ocean

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is coordinating an international search effort to locate a missing Chinese fishing vessel that is believed to

May 17, 2023
Total Views: 3993

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
offshore oil and gas rig
Offshore

Transocean Lands Latest Contract Award in Australia

Transocean Ltd., a leading offshore drilling contractor, has announced that its Transocean Equinox has been awarded a five-well contract in Australia by a

May 10, 2023
Total Views: 1626

Saturday, April 22, 2023
Discovery Of WW2 Shipwreck Ends Australia’s  ‘Tragic’ Maritime Chapter
Shipping News

Discovery Of WW2 Shipwreck Ends Australia’s ‘Tragic’ Maritime Chapter

SYDNEY, April 22 (Reuters) – Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Saturday that the wreck of a Japanese merchant ship,

April 22, 2023
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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
ITF Secures Over $1 Million for Abandoned Seafarers in Singapore and Australia
Shipping

ITF Secures Over $1 Million for Abandoned Seafarers in Singapore and Australia

The ITF says the two cases show the differences in how port states handle crew abandonment Thirteen Filipino seafarers have returned home after being stranded

April 18, 2023
Total Views: 3812

Thursday, April 13, 2023
port hedland Photo credit: Pilbara Ports Authority
Shipping

Australia Iron Ore Hub Braces for Strongest Cyclone in a Decade

By Renju Jose SYDNEY, April 13 (Reuters) – Australia’s northwest region, home to the world’s largest iron ore export

April 13, 2023
Total Views: 2238

Friday, March 31, 2023
Master Claims Recreational Voyage While Towing a Barge
Shipping

Master Claims Recreational Voyage While Towing a Barge

Australia has convicted the master of a Sydney-based commercial vessel for breaching a condition on his vessel’s certificate of operation. The March 20

March 31, 2023
Total Views: 6866

Monday, March 20, 2023
Australia Bans Dutch Ship Amid Crackdown on ‘Poor Performers’
Shipping

Australia Bans Dutch Ship Amid Crackdown on ‘Poor Performers’

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has handed down a 90-day ban to a Netherlands-flagged ship as part of a crackdown on “poor

March 20, 2023
Total Views: 13695

Tuesday, March 14, 2023
hastings bulk carrier coal ships shipping iron ore newcastle.REUTERS/David Gray
Shipping

China Lifts Unofficial Ban on Australian Coal

By Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) — China will allow all domestic companies to import Australian coal, signaling an end to trade restrictions imposed in

March 14, 2023
Total Views: 2371

Sunday, March 5, 2023
International Drug Bust Nets $677 Mln Of Cocaine Off The Coast Of South America
Shipping

International Drug Bust Nets $677 Mln Of Cocaine Off The Coast Of South America

SYDNEY, March 4 (Reuters) – A joint U.S. and Australian law enforcement operation busted an international drug ring after intercepting 2.4

March 5, 2023
Total Views: 23031