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IMO countries warn against marine geo-engineering

Protecting the marine environment must remain central to any marine geo-engineering project, countries have warned at the International Maritime Organization. At the recent meeting of...
Protecting the marine environment must remain central to any marine geo-engineering project, countries have warned at the International Maritime Organization. At the recent meeting of the London Convention Contracting Parties (the London Convention as amended is the main regulatory instrument in this area) governments noted expert findings that marine carbon dioxide removal approaches are still...
November 14, 2025

Port of Townsville and Jet Zero explore sustainable aviation fuel

Port of Townsville and Jet Zero have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to investigate storage and associated infrastructure needs to support the import and export...
Port of Townsville and Jet Zero have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to investigate storage and associated infrastructure needs to support the import and export of sustainable aviation fuel. An investigation committee will be established, with representatives from both organisations, which will meet to discuss and develop options. The committee will also consider the feasibility...
November 14, 2025

France signs-up to fight against maritime crime

France has signed the Jeddah Amendment to the Djibouti Code of Conduct, a regional initiative to combat piracy, armed robbery against ships and other illicit...
France has signed the Jeddah Amendment to the Djibouti Code of Conduct, a regional initiative to combat piracy, armed robbery against ships and other illicit maritime activities in the Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden. Her Excellency Ambassador Carné de Trécesson de Coëtlogon deposited the legal instrument with the International Maritime Organization (IMO)...
November 14, 2025

Whale protection boosted by the World Shipping Council

Ship strikes on whales, and underwater radiated noise, are both disturbing issues that the industry has taken measures to address. The World Shipping Council has...
Ship strikes on whales, and underwater radiated noise, are both disturbing issues that the industry has taken measures to address. The World Shipping Council has released its Whale Chart 2025, a global planning aid to help protect whales. The initial 2023 Chart was the first global mapping of all known mandatory and voluntary government measures...
November 14, 2025

African countries to implement ship recycling convention

Eight African countries have agreed action to support the implementation of the Hong Kong Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, which...
Eight African countries have agreed action to support the implementation of the Hong Kong Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, which entered into force on 26 June 2025. The Convention aims to have ships recycled safely with minimal risk to the environment or human health. An event held in Mombasa, Kenya,...
November 14, 2025

All go at the AMC !

A slew of announcements have been made by the Australian Maritime College, part of the University of Tasmania, in areas as diverse as robot ships...
A slew of announcements have been made by the Australian Maritime College, part of the University of Tasmania, in areas as diverse as robot ships and watercraft, a new engineering hub, and a new research hub too. Robot ships collaboration AMC Search and Lloyd’s Register have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in...
November 14, 2025

IMO countries warn against marine geo-engineering

Protecting the marine environment must remain central to any marine geo-engineering project, countries have warned at the International Maritime Organization. At the recent meeting of...
Protecting the marine environment must remain central to any marine geo-engineering project, countries have warned at the International Maritime Organization. At the recent meeting of the London Convention Contracting Parties (the London Convention as amended is the main regulatory instrument in this area) governments noted expert findings that marine carbon dioxide removal approaches are still...
November 14, 2025

Port of Townsville and Jet Zero explore sustainable aviation fuel

Port of Townsville and Jet Zero have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to investigate storage and associated infrastructure needs to support the import and export...
Port of Townsville and Jet Zero have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to investigate storage and associated infrastructure needs to support the import and export of sustainable aviation fuel. An investigation committee will be established, with representatives from both organisations, which will meet to discuss and develop options. The committee will also consider the feasibility...
November 14, 2025

France signs-up to fight against maritime crime

France has signed the Jeddah Amendment to the Djibouti Code of Conduct, a regional initiative to combat piracy, armed robbery against ships and other illicit...
France has signed the Jeddah Amendment to the Djibouti Code of Conduct, a regional initiative to combat piracy, armed robbery against ships and other illicit maritime activities in the Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden. Her Excellency Ambassador Carné de Trécesson de Coëtlogon deposited the legal instrument with the International Maritime Organization (IMO)...
November 14, 2025

Whale protection boosted by the World Shipping Council

Ship strikes on whales, and underwater radiated noise, are both disturbing issues that the industry has taken measures to address. The World Shipping Council has...
Ship strikes on whales, and underwater radiated noise, are both disturbing issues that the industry has taken measures to address. The World Shipping Council has released its Whale Chart 2025, a global planning aid to help protect whales. The initial 2023 Chart was the first global mapping of all known mandatory and voluntary government measures...
November 14, 2025

African countries to implement ship recycling convention

Eight African countries have agreed action to support the implementation of the Hong Kong Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, which...
Eight African countries have agreed action to support the implementation of the Hong Kong Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, which entered into force on 26 June 2025. The Convention aims to have ships recycled safely with minimal risk to the environment or human health. An event held in Mombasa, Kenya,...
November 14, 2025

All go at the AMC !

A slew of announcements have been made by the Australian Maritime College, part of the University of Tasmania, in areas as diverse as robot ships...
A slew of announcements have been made by the Australian Maritime College, part of the University of Tasmania, in areas as diverse as robot ships and watercraft, a new engineering hub, and a new research hub too. Robot ships collaboration AMC Search and Lloyd’s Register have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in...
November 14, 2025

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SOLD OUT – Victorian State Committee – A Special End of Year Luncheon

November 28, 2025 @ 12:30pm
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THIS EVENT IS NOW EFFECTIVELY SOLD OUT We understand that there might – noted, ‘might’ – be a few tickets left. If you want to...
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THIS EVENT IS NOW EFFECTIVELY SOLD OUT We understand that there might – noted, ‘might’ – be a few tickets left. If you want to try to get these tickets then please contact the SAL Victoria State Committee Secretary: vi***********@*******************om.au   Proudly Sponsored By Friday 28th November 2025, 1230-1500 At the Royal Automobile Club, 501...

YSA NSW and MLAANZ NSW Joint Christmas Party!

December 3, 2025 @ 6:00pm
 - 11:00pm
Young Shipping Australia NSW and the Maritime Law Association of Australia & New Zealand NSW warmly invite you to our upcoming joint Christmas and end...
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Young Shipping Australia NSW and the Maritime Law Association of Australia & New Zealand NSW warmly invite you to our upcoming joint Christmas and end of year celebrations. Celebrate successfully navigating the stormy seas of 2025 and the start of the holiday season with your fellow marinos at the gorgeous 18 Footers Bar, Restaurant &...
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