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New Zealand Shipping Update!

Our friends across the Tasman at Shipping New Zealand have provided an update of commercial maritime / regulatory matters in New Zealand. A big thank...
Our friends across the Tasman at Shipping New Zealand have provided an update of commercial maritime / regulatory matters in New Zealand. A big thank you to Shipping New Zealand! You can visit their website here. Shipping New Zealand reports: Customs / MPI – new legislation has been passed allowing NZ to adopt a commercial vessel...
September 26, 2025

International Chamber of Shipping visits World Trade Organization; support urged for maritime and for IMO Net Zero

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) met with World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Geneva on September 18 to discuss mounting trade pressures and...
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) met with World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Geneva on September 18 to discuss mounting trade pressures and global shipping. Senior shipping executives from Japan, Hong Kong, Norway, Switzerland and Singapore participated. Industry leaders argued that there is no formal WTO platform dedicated to maritime trade, which they...
September 26, 2025

EXCLUSIVE OFFER : Shipping Australia partners with WiseTech Academy to Bring Online Logistics Training to Members

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between Shipping Australia and WiseTech Academy, aimed at bringing world-class online sea freight training and dangerous...
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between Shipping Australia and WiseTech Academy, aimed at bringing world-class online sea freight training and dangerous goods compliance directly to members. Our offer to members In collaboration with WiseTech Academy, we’re offering Shipping Australia members exclusive access to online courses designed specifically for shipping professionals and...
September 26, 2025

PIL marks historic naming ceremony of first LNG dual-fuel container vessel in Ghana

Pacific International Lines (PIL) held the naming ceremony of its latest 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel at the Port of Tema, Ghana, marking a...
Pacific International Lines (PIL) held the naming ceremony of its latest 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel at the Port of Tema, Ghana, marking a historic first for PIL in Ghana. The vessel, part of PIL’s new “O” Class series, was officially named Kota Odyssey by Her Excellency Ms Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of...
September 26, 2025

World Maritime Day 2025: Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity

Thursday 25 September 2025 is World Maritime Day. This year’s World Maritime Day theme is “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”. The International Maritime Organization says the theme reflects the...
Thursday 25 September 2025 is World Maritime Day. This year’s World Maritime Day theme is “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”. The International Maritime Organization says the theme reflects the ocean’s vital role in the world economy, with more than 80% of global trade transported by sea. The ocean is a source of jobs and food for millions of people,...
September 25, 2025

Seafarers are skilled professionals and that’s why they’re highly paid

Seafarers are highly-skilled and highly paid professionals. Now that might be a bit of surprise to many people in the industry who have gotten the...
Seafarers are highly-skilled and highly paid professionals. Now that might be a bit of surprise to many people in the industry who have gotten the image that seafarers are destitute. A misleading narrative We understand why. There’s a narrative being pushed by various parties that seafarers are poor, and are suffering terribly. And like all...
September 19, 2025

New Zealand Shipping Update!

Our friends across the Tasman at Shipping New Zealand have provided an update of commercial maritime / regulatory matters in New Zealand. A big thank...
Our friends across the Tasman at Shipping New Zealand have provided an update of commercial maritime / regulatory matters in New Zealand. A big thank you to Shipping New Zealand! You can visit their website here. Shipping New Zealand reports: Customs / MPI – new legislation has been passed allowing NZ to adopt a commercial vessel...
September 26, 2025

International Chamber of Shipping visits World Trade Organization; support urged for maritime and for IMO Net Zero

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) met with World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Geneva on September 18 to discuss mounting trade pressures and...
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) met with World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Geneva on September 18 to discuss mounting trade pressures and global shipping. Senior shipping executives from Japan, Hong Kong, Norway, Switzerland and Singapore participated. Industry leaders argued that there is no formal WTO platform dedicated to maritime trade, which they...
September 26, 2025

EXCLUSIVE OFFER : Shipping Australia partners with WiseTech Academy to Bring Online Logistics Training to Members

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between Shipping Australia and WiseTech Academy, aimed at bringing world-class online sea freight training and dangerous...
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between Shipping Australia and WiseTech Academy, aimed at bringing world-class online sea freight training and dangerous goods compliance directly to members. Our offer to members In collaboration with WiseTech Academy, we’re offering Shipping Australia members exclusive access to online courses designed specifically for shipping professionals and...
September 26, 2025

PIL marks historic naming ceremony of first LNG dual-fuel container vessel in Ghana

Pacific International Lines (PIL) held the naming ceremony of its latest 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel at the Port of Tema, Ghana, marking a...
Pacific International Lines (PIL) held the naming ceremony of its latest 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel at the Port of Tema, Ghana, marking a historic first for PIL in Ghana. The vessel, part of PIL’s new “O” Class series, was officially named Kota Odyssey by Her Excellency Ms Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of...
September 26, 2025

World Maritime Day 2025: Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity

Thursday 25 September 2025 is World Maritime Day. This year’s World Maritime Day theme is “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”. The International Maritime Organization says the theme reflects the...
Thursday 25 September 2025 is World Maritime Day. This year’s World Maritime Day theme is “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”. The International Maritime Organization says the theme reflects the ocean’s vital role in the world economy, with more than 80% of global trade transported by sea. The ocean is a source of jobs and food for millions of people,...
September 25, 2025

Seafarers are skilled professionals and that’s why they’re highly paid

Seafarers are highly-skilled and highly paid professionals. Now that might be a bit of surprise to many people in the industry who have gotten the...
Seafarers are highly-skilled and highly paid professionals. Now that might be a bit of surprise to many people in the industry who have gotten the image that seafarers are destitute. A misleading narrative We understand why. There’s a narrative being pushed by various parties that seafarers are poor, and are suffering terribly. And like all...
September 19, 2025

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Industry Gala Night 2025

October 11, 2025 @ 6:30pm
 - 11:30pm
Industry Gala Night 2025 – Event Sold Out! SAL is thrilled to host to our upcoming Industry Gala Night! It is a premier event that...
Industry Gala Night 2025 – Event Sold Out! SAL is thrilled to host to our upcoming Industry Gala Night! It is a premier event that promises an evening of elegance, entertainment, and exceptional networking opportunities. After a successful turnout and memorable event last year, we are excited to return to a brand-new venue, The STAR...

NSW State Committee Christmas Luncheon 2025

December 5, 2025 @ 12:00pm
 - 3:00pm
  NSW State Committee Christmas Luncheon 2025                           SPONSORED BY The MCC Group...
  NSW State Committee Christmas Luncheon 2025                           SPONSORED BY The MCC Group SUPPORT SPONSORS   Surprise Entertainment, Prizes & More!!!! Friday, 5 Dec 2025 1200hrs for 1230hrs At the Maritime Ballroom – Hyatt Regency – 161 Sussex Street, Sydney Book early to...
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Young Shipping Australia is non-profit organisation developed for young professionals within the shipping industry. Established in 2007 and guided by the YSA NSW Committee, Young Shipping Australia has provided the shipping community with regular educational and social events targeted at the ‘under 35s’ age group. Members of YSA benefit from discounted attendance and preferential selection to popular events.

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