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A Revolutionary Turning Point in Maritime History: The IMO Adopts the MASS Code

Shipping has always changed slowly, until it doesn’t. At certain points, a new development becomes too significant to remain outside the regulatory system. There are...
Shipping has always changed slowly, until it doesn’t. At certain points, a new development becomes too significant to remain outside the regulatory system. There are moments in maritime history when the industry shifts in ways that affect not only ships, but the wider system around them. The transition from sail to steam, the move from...
May 29, 2026

Inside the MASS Code: Rethinking Maritime Safety in a Distributed World

If the people, systems and decisions that keep a ship operationally safe are no longer all on board, how does the industry prove that safety...
If the people, systems and decisions that keep a ship operationally safe are no longer all on board, how does the industry prove that safety is still under control? As maritime operations move toward autonomous and remotely operated ships, this question becomes central. Before asking when these vessels will become common, the industry needs to...
May 29, 2026

New board members appointed to AMSA

Dr Carla Boehl and Dr Devinder Grewal have been appointed to the Board of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) for three-year terms. Dr Carla...
Dr Carla Boehl and Dr Devinder Grewal have been appointed to the Board of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) for three-year terms. Dr Carla Boehl is a lecturer and associate for WA School of Mines at Curtin University and is also an experienced Board Director and senior engineering leader with 25 years of experience...
May 29, 2026

Inchcape Shipping Services opens new office in Brunei

Inchcape Shipping Services has opened a new office in Brunei Darussalam, strengthening its local presence in a strategically important market for offshore, naval and logistics...
Inchcape Shipping Services has opened a new office in Brunei Darussalam, strengthening its local presence in a strategically important market for offshore, naval and logistics operations in Southeast Asia. Brunei presents a key berthing and operational environment for naval vessels. The country also has a long established offshore and oil and gas tanker sector, underpinned...
May 29, 2026

Itochu Corp announces MPA Sg authorisation for ammonia bunkering trials

Tokyo-headquartered general trading company Itochu has announced that the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore has authorised one of Itochu’s subsidiaries to carry out ammonia...
Tokyo-headquartered general trading company Itochu has announced that the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore has authorised one of Itochu’s subsidiaries to carry out ammonia bunkering trials in Singapore. The Authorisation was granted following MPA’s review of ZETA’s submissions, which included comprehensive safety studies, risk assessments, and business plans for ammonia bunkering in Singapore. The...
May 29, 2026

AMWS discuss seafarer welfare at the Shipping Australia offices

By the Australian Mariners Welfare Society On 26 May the Australian Mariners Welfare Society held its quarterly Council meeting and Annual General Meeting in the...
By the Australian Mariners Welfare Society On 26 May the Australian Mariners Welfare Society held its quarterly Council meeting and Annual General Meeting in the SAL Boardroom. The Council is responsible for the governance of AMWS and the quarterly meetings are used to discuss relevant issues impacting on seafarer welfare and agree on the distribution...
May 29, 2026

A Revolutionary Turning Point in Maritime History: The IMO Adopts the MASS Code

Shipping has always changed slowly, until it doesn’t. At certain points, a new development becomes too significant to remain outside the regulatory system. There are...
Shipping has always changed slowly, until it doesn’t. At certain points, a new development becomes too significant to remain outside the regulatory system. There are moments in maritime history when the industry shifts in ways that affect not only ships, but the wider system around them. The transition from sail to steam, the move from...
May 29, 2026

Inside the MASS Code: Rethinking Maritime Safety in a Distributed World

If the people, systems and decisions that keep a ship operationally safe are no longer all on board, how does the industry prove that safety...
If the people, systems and decisions that keep a ship operationally safe are no longer all on board, how does the industry prove that safety is still under control? As maritime operations move toward autonomous and remotely operated ships, this question becomes central. Before asking when these vessels will become common, the industry needs to...
May 29, 2026

New board members appointed to AMSA

Dr Carla Boehl and Dr Devinder Grewal have been appointed to the Board of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) for three-year terms. Dr Carla...
Dr Carla Boehl and Dr Devinder Grewal have been appointed to the Board of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) for three-year terms. Dr Carla Boehl is a lecturer and associate for WA School of Mines at Curtin University and is also an experienced Board Director and senior engineering leader with 25 years of experience...
May 29, 2026

Inchcape Shipping Services opens new office in Brunei

Inchcape Shipping Services has opened a new office in Brunei Darussalam, strengthening its local presence in a strategically important market for offshore, naval and logistics...
Inchcape Shipping Services has opened a new office in Brunei Darussalam, strengthening its local presence in a strategically important market for offshore, naval and logistics operations in Southeast Asia. Brunei presents a key berthing and operational environment for naval vessels. The country also has a long established offshore and oil and gas tanker sector, underpinned...
May 29, 2026

Itochu Corp announces MPA Sg authorisation for ammonia bunkering trials

Tokyo-headquartered general trading company Itochu has announced that the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore has authorised one of Itochu’s subsidiaries to carry out ammonia...
Tokyo-headquartered general trading company Itochu has announced that the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore has authorised one of Itochu’s subsidiaries to carry out ammonia bunkering trials in Singapore. The Authorisation was granted following MPA’s review of ZETA’s submissions, which included comprehensive safety studies, risk assessments, and business plans for ammonia bunkering in Singapore. The...
May 29, 2026

AMWS discuss seafarer welfare at the Shipping Australia offices

By the Australian Mariners Welfare Society On 26 May the Australian Mariners Welfare Society held its quarterly Council meeting and Annual General Meeting in the...
By the Australian Mariners Welfare Society On 26 May the Australian Mariners Welfare Society held its quarterly Council meeting and Annual General Meeting in the SAL Boardroom. The Council is responsible for the governance of AMWS and the quarterly meetings are used to discuss relevant issues impacting on seafarer welfare and agree on the distribution...
May 29, 2026

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Shipping Australia QLD 2026 Golf Day – 3rd June 2026

June 3, 2026 @ 11:00am
 - 7:00pm
Shipping Australia QLD 2026 Golf Day – tickets are no longer available On 3rd June 2026 @ 11:30 am – 7:00 pm We are looking...
Shipping Australia QLD 2026 Golf Day – tickets are no longer available On 3rd June 2026 @ 11:30 am – 7:00 pm We are looking forward to welcoming you to an enjoyable day of golf and dinner at the 2026 SAL QLD Golf Day! The Golf Day will once again be held at the Wynnum...
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