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Wollongong has a “promising” future for shipping, says NSW Planning Minister

Wollongong, as a centre for industry, mining, and shipping has “promising” future, the Hon Paul Scully MP, Member for Wollongong and the NSW Minister for...
Wollongong, as a centre for industry, mining, and shipping has “promising” future, the Hon Paul Scully MP, Member for Wollongong and the NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces told guests to the Shipping Australia Port Kembla Biennial Luncheon. The Minister told guests that, in January, the Freight Policy Reform Program began and it will...
March 28, 2024

Shipping Australia Victoria 2024 Golf Day: The 8th Phil Kelly OAM Perpetual Golf Challenge

The 2024 SAL VIC Golf Day will be held on Thursday 16th May 2024 at the scenic Latrobe Golf Club. Come along and enjoy a...
The 2024 SAL VIC Golf Day will be held on Thursday 16th May 2024 at the scenic Latrobe Golf Club. Come along and enjoy a great course and scenery. Latrobe Golf Club is a beautiful course in the leafy suburb of Alphington, just 10 Km from Melbourne’s CBD. It is bordered on two sides by...
March 28, 2024

WISTA Australia President describes moves towards a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable Australian maritime industry

“WISTA is part a movement—a movement towards a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable maritime industry. And guess what? Whether you like or not, each and...
“WISTA is part a movement—a movement towards a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable maritime industry. And guess what? Whether you like or not, each and every one of you is a part of it. We’re breaking down barriers, challenging stereotypes, and paving the way for a future where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive,...
March 28, 2024

Ports are major bottleneck preventing carbon capture for decarbonisation

Capture of carbon dioxide (CO2), a potent atmosphere-warming gas, onboard ships could help shipping decarbonise – and potentially even help remove carbon from the atmosphere...
Capture of carbon dioxide (CO2), a potent atmosphere-warming gas, onboard ships could help shipping decarbonise – and potentially even help remove carbon from the atmosphere – yet adoption of this vital technology is being bottlenecked by low port readiness. That’s the conclusion of an in-depth research study, “Concept study to offload onboard captured CO2“, prepared...
March 28, 2024

Construction underway for new Svitzer Newcastle maritime training simulator centre

Civil construction has started on a new training simulator building at Svitzer Australia’s Port of Newcastle tug base, which will deliver enhanced maritime training capabilities...
Civil construction has started on a new training simulator building at Svitzer Australia’s Port of Newcastle tug base, which will deliver enhanced maritime training capabilities to the East Coast of NSW. Svitzer is investing in state-of-the-art Kongsberg Digital maritime simulators in support of crew training and other marine applications. The start of construction signals the...
March 28, 2024

IMO agrees possible outline for maritime “net-zero framework”

​IMO has agreed on an illustration of a possible draft outline of an “IMO net-zero framework” for cutting greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from international shipping....
​IMO has agreed on an illustration of a possible draft outline of an “IMO net-zero framework” for cutting greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from international shipping. This marks a step forward in the legal process towards adopting global regulations, referred to as “mid-term GHG reduction measures”, that will help achieve the targets contained in the 2023...
March 28, 2024

Wollongong has a “promising” future for shipping, says NSW Planning Minister

Wollongong, as a centre for industry, mining, and shipping has “promising” future, the Hon Paul Scully MP, Member for Wollongong and the NSW Minister for...
Wollongong, as a centre for industry, mining, and shipping has “promising” future, the Hon Paul Scully MP, Member for Wollongong and the NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces told guests to the Shipping Australia Port Kembla Biennial Luncheon. The Minister told guests that, in January, the Freight Policy Reform Program began and it will...
March 28, 2024

Shipping Australia Victoria 2024 Golf Day: The 8th Phil Kelly OAM Perpetual Golf Challenge

The 2024 SAL VIC Golf Day will be held on Thursday 16th May 2024 at the scenic Latrobe Golf Club. Come along and enjoy a...
The 2024 SAL VIC Golf Day will be held on Thursday 16th May 2024 at the scenic Latrobe Golf Club. Come along and enjoy a great course and scenery. Latrobe Golf Club is a beautiful course in the leafy suburb of Alphington, just 10 Km from Melbourne’s CBD. It is bordered on two sides by...
March 28, 2024

WISTA Australia President describes moves towards a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable Australian maritime industry

“WISTA is part a movement—a movement towards a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable maritime industry. And guess what? Whether you like or not, each and...
“WISTA is part a movement—a movement towards a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable maritime industry. And guess what? Whether you like or not, each and every one of you is a part of it. We’re breaking down barriers, challenging stereotypes, and paving the way for a future where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive,...
March 28, 2024

Ports are major bottleneck preventing carbon capture for decarbonisation

Capture of carbon dioxide (CO2), a potent atmosphere-warming gas, onboard ships could help shipping decarbonise – and potentially even help remove carbon from the atmosphere...
Capture of carbon dioxide (CO2), a potent atmosphere-warming gas, onboard ships could help shipping decarbonise – and potentially even help remove carbon from the atmosphere – yet adoption of this vital technology is being bottlenecked by low port readiness. That’s the conclusion of an in-depth research study, “Concept study to offload onboard captured CO2“, prepared...
March 28, 2024

Construction underway for new Svitzer Newcastle maritime training simulator centre

Civil construction has started on a new training simulator building at Svitzer Australia’s Port of Newcastle tug base, which will deliver enhanced maritime training capabilities...
Civil construction has started on a new training simulator building at Svitzer Australia’s Port of Newcastle tug base, which will deliver enhanced maritime training capabilities to the East Coast of NSW. Svitzer is investing in state-of-the-art Kongsberg Digital maritime simulators in support of crew training and other marine applications. The start of construction signals the...
March 28, 2024

IMO agrees possible outline for maritime “net-zero framework”

​IMO has agreed on an illustration of a possible draft outline of an “IMO net-zero framework” for cutting greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from international shipping....
​IMO has agreed on an illustration of a possible draft outline of an “IMO net-zero framework” for cutting greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from international shipping. This marks a step forward in the legal process towards adopting global regulations, referred to as “mid-term GHG reduction measures”, that will help achieve the targets contained in the 2023...
March 28, 2024

Upcoming Events

Don’t miss out on our upcoming events. Each one is a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired. Mark your calendars and reserve your spots today.

Shipping Australia QLD Shipping Industry Golf Day

May 8, 2024 @ 11:30am
 - 7:00pm
Join friends and colleagues for an enjoyable day, followed by a sumptuous dinner at the 2024 SAL QLD Shipping Industry Golf Day. The Golf Day...
Join friends and colleagues for an enjoyable day, followed by a sumptuous dinner at the 2024 SAL QLD Shipping Industry Golf Day. The Golf Day will once again be held at the Wynnum Golf Club (located in beautiful Bayside and meanders over 31 hectares of picturesque parkland) on 8th May 2024. Ticket price includes: Light...

Shipping Australia Victoria 2024 Golf Day

May 16, 2024 @ 12:00am
 - 11:59pm
The 8th Phil Kelly OAM Perpetual Golf Challenge Latrobe Golf Club, 8 Farm Road, Alphington VIC 3078 Format – 4 Ball Ambrose Thursday 16th May...
The 8th Phil Kelly OAM Perpetual Golf Challenge Latrobe Golf Club, 8 Farm Road, Alphington VIC 3078 Format – 4 Ball Ambrose Thursday 16th May 2024 The 2024 SAL VIC Golf Day will be held on Thursday 16th May 2024 at the scenic Latrobe Golf Club.  Come along and enjoy a great course and scenery. ...
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