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Philippines govt agency signs order banning seafarers from working in the Southern Red Sea & Gulf of Aden

Manning agencies that employ Philippines seafarers have been ordered by Manila to re-route or divert vessels manned by Filipino crew to avoid high-risk and war-like...
Manning agencies that employ Philippines seafarers have been ordered by Manila to re-route or divert vessels manned by Filipino crew to avoid high-risk and war-like zones, particularly around the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Unlike previous orders (see below) this new order bans Filipino crewed ships from going through the war zones, whereas...
July 18, 2025

Phillip Holmes assumes the chair of Shipping Australia!

Shipping Australia is pleased to announce that long-standing industry executive, Phillip Holmes, has officially assumed the chair role at Shipping Australia. Phillip, who is the...
Shipping Australia is pleased to announce that long-standing industry executive, Phillip Holmes, has officially assumed the chair role at Shipping Australia. Phillip, who is the General Manager of shipping major “K” Line (Australia), assumed the role under the standard Shipping Australia Board Rules of Succession. The holder of the Chair of Shipping Australia is due...
July 18, 2025

Shipping Australia welcomes new director Fleur Walsh!

Fleur Walsh has been appointed as a director of Shipping Australia. She is a passionate advocate for the shipping and logistics industries, working in various...
Fleur Walsh has been appointed as a director of Shipping Australia. She is a passionate advocate for the shipping and logistics industries, working in various senior roles across the manufacturing, utilities and transportation industries throughout her career. Fleur joined A.P. Moller-Maersk in February 2023 and is the Head of Operations for Maersk Oceania. She is...
July 18, 2025

Overwhelmingly vast volume of boxes are safely transported – official

Nearly all boxes – over 250 million containers – are transported safely across the sea, the latest report, from the World Shipping Council, has revealed...
Nearly all boxes – over 250 million containers – are transported safely across the sea, the latest report, from the World Shipping Council, has revealed That’s an astounding feat. Out of 250 million boxes transported in 2024, a mere 0.0002304% were lost at sea. That’s just 576 boxes out of a volume greater than 250...
July 18, 2025

Autonomous Shipping’s Achilles Heel – Cybersecurity?

 Autonomous Ships: Steel Hulls with Digital Nerves While we are discussing the development of autonomous ships, one concerning thought that often dominates the conversation is:...
 Autonomous Ships: Steel Hulls with Digital Nerves While we are discussing the development of autonomous ships, one concerning thought that often dominates the conversation is: “a jobless workforce and a vessel operated by advanced technologies with AI at its centre” But do we truly understand how Artificial Intelligence (AI)—alongside other advanced technologies like the Internet...
July 18, 2025

Svitzer Australia: new TRAnsverse tug is deployed to Newcastle

A new, state-of-the-art, type of tug has been deployed to Newcastle. Towage provider Svitzer Australia has announced that one of its new TRAnsverse Tugs, the...
A new, state-of-the-art, type of tug has been deployed to Newcastle. Towage provider Svitzer Australia has announced that one of its new TRAnsverse Tugs, the Svitzer Barrington, has been deployed to the port. The 32-metre TRAnsverse tug represents a generational advancement in towage standards, innovation and performance Svitzer Australia’s Chief Operating Officer David Phillips said....
July 18, 2025

Philippines govt agency signs order banning seafarers from working in the Southern Red Sea & Gulf of Aden

Manning agencies that employ Philippines seafarers have been ordered by Manila to re-route or divert vessels manned by Filipino crew to avoid high-risk and war-like...
Manning agencies that employ Philippines seafarers have been ordered by Manila to re-route or divert vessels manned by Filipino crew to avoid high-risk and war-like zones, particularly around the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Unlike previous orders (see below) this new order bans Filipino crewed ships from going through the war zones, whereas...
July 18, 2025

Phillip Holmes assumes the chair of Shipping Australia!

Shipping Australia is pleased to announce that long-standing industry executive, Phillip Holmes, has officially assumed the chair role at Shipping Australia. Phillip, who is the...
Shipping Australia is pleased to announce that long-standing industry executive, Phillip Holmes, has officially assumed the chair role at Shipping Australia. Phillip, who is the General Manager of shipping major “K” Line (Australia), assumed the role under the standard Shipping Australia Board Rules of Succession. The holder of the Chair of Shipping Australia is due...
July 18, 2025

Shipping Australia welcomes new director Fleur Walsh!

Fleur Walsh has been appointed as a director of Shipping Australia. She is a passionate advocate for the shipping and logistics industries, working in various...
Fleur Walsh has been appointed as a director of Shipping Australia. She is a passionate advocate for the shipping and logistics industries, working in various senior roles across the manufacturing, utilities and transportation industries throughout her career. Fleur joined A.P. Moller-Maersk in February 2023 and is the Head of Operations for Maersk Oceania. She is...
July 18, 2025

Overwhelmingly vast volume of boxes are safely transported – official

Nearly all boxes – over 250 million containers – are transported safely across the sea, the latest report, from the World Shipping Council, has revealed...
Nearly all boxes – over 250 million containers – are transported safely across the sea, the latest report, from the World Shipping Council, has revealed That’s an astounding feat. Out of 250 million boxes transported in 2024, a mere 0.0002304% were lost at sea. That’s just 576 boxes out of a volume greater than 250...
July 18, 2025

Autonomous Shipping’s Achilles Heel – Cybersecurity?

 Autonomous Ships: Steel Hulls with Digital Nerves While we are discussing the development of autonomous ships, one concerning thought that often dominates the conversation is:...
 Autonomous Ships: Steel Hulls with Digital Nerves While we are discussing the development of autonomous ships, one concerning thought that often dominates the conversation is: “a jobless workforce and a vessel operated by advanced technologies with AI at its centre” But do we truly understand how Artificial Intelligence (AI)—alongside other advanced technologies like the Internet...
July 18, 2025

Svitzer Australia: new TRAnsverse tug is deployed to Newcastle

A new, state-of-the-art, type of tug has been deployed to Newcastle. Towage provider Svitzer Australia has announced that one of its new TRAnsverse Tugs, the...
A new, state-of-the-art, type of tug has been deployed to Newcastle. Towage provider Svitzer Australia has announced that one of its new TRAnsverse Tugs, the Svitzer Barrington, has been deployed to the port. The 32-metre TRAnsverse tug represents a generational advancement in towage standards, innovation and performance Svitzer Australia’s Chief Operating Officer David Phillips said....
July 18, 2025

Upcoming Events

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Shipping Australia’s Victorian State Committee Luncheon – Friday 15 August 2025

August 15, 2025 @ 12:00pm
 - 3:00pm
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY     KEYNOTE SPEAKER Ms Roma Britnell Shadow Minister for Ports and Freight   At Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club – Kooyong Room,...
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY     KEYNOTE SPEAKER Ms Roma Britnell Shadow Minister for Ports and Freight   At Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club – Kooyong Room, Melbourne   DAY & DATE: Friday 15 August 2025 TIME: 1200 hrs for 1230 hrs Please get your tickets before COB Wednesday, 6 August 2025 as seating is limited and...

Industry Gala Night 2025

October 11, 2025 @ 6:30pm
 - 11:30pm
Industry Gala Night 2025 – Secure Your Table or Per Head Tickets Now! SAL is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Industry Gala Night,...
Industry Gala Night 2025 – Secure Your Table or Per Head Tickets Now! SAL is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Industry Gala Night, 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...
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