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GCMD welcomes DBJ to tackle CO2

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and Development Bank of Japan Inc. (DBJ) have announced a five-year Impact partnership to accelerate the adoption of...
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and Development Bank of Japan Inc. (DBJ) have announced a five-year Impact partnership to accelerate the adoption of maritime decarbonisation solutions through innovative financing approaches. The partnership combines GCMD’s experience in conducting real-world pilots with DBJ’s transition financing expertise and extensive shipping and maritime portfolio. It builds on...
July 31, 2026

AMSA’s 2026-2027 national compliance plan is published

A new compliance plan for 2026-2027 has been published by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. The plan outlines AMSA’s priority compliance activities from 01 July...
A new compliance plan for 2026-2027 has been published by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. The plan outlines AMSA’s priority compliance activities from 01 July 2026. “The plan helps industry and our compliance partners understand the areas AMSA will focus on during the year. These priorities are informed by inspection data, marine incident trends, investigations,...
July 31, 2026

New research shows how vulnerable Australia would be to attacks on shipping in the Indian Ocean

Rebecca Strating, La Trobe University and Arzan Tarapore, Stanford University The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the US-Iran war has brought home how...
Rebecca Strating, La Trobe University and Arzan Tarapore, Stanford University The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the US-Iran war has brought home how vital maritime trading routes are to a country like Australia, which conducts 99% of its global trade by sea. Protecting Australia’s supply of critical goods – and exports of minerals,...
July 31, 2026

Middle East Conflict Update as of 30 July 2026

Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz (as at Thursday 30 July 2026 at 13:00 Greenwich Mean Time) Since 16/7, there have been seven attacks on...
Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz (as at Thursday 30 July 2026 at 13:00 Greenwich Mean Time) Since 16/7, there have been seven attacks on merchant vessels in the Persian Gulf, detailed below: 17/7, Marshall Islands-flagged IDI hit by projectile. No fire or injuries were reported. 17/7, tanker BELMA hit by projectile from US blockading...
July 31, 2026

ABL Group buys Engage Marine

PT Asian Bulk Logistics (ABL Group) has announced the completion of its majority shareholding acquisition of the Engage Marine Group (Engage Marine Pty Ltd and...
PT Asian Bulk Logistics (ABL Group) has announced the completion of its majority shareholding acquisition of the Engage Marine Group (Engage Marine Pty Ltd and its subsidiaries), an Australian provider of integrated maritime services. Completion follows the satisfaction of all conditions precedent under a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA), including execution of the relevant completion process...
July 31, 2026

FONASBA’S annual meeting to take place in Tokyo in October!

This year in Tokyo, FONASBA’s 2026 Annual Meeting (11-14 October) programme will feature engaging plenary sessions with leading international and local speakers, exploring current challenges...
This year in Tokyo, FONASBA’s 2026 Annual Meeting (11-14 October) programme will feature engaging plenary sessions with leading international and local speakers, exploring current challenges and opportunities in shipping, logistics, and maritime policy. There will be ample opportunity for networking, allowing participants to build new relationships and deepen existing ones. We are especially pleased to...
July 24, 2026

GCMD welcomes DBJ to tackle CO2

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and Development Bank of Japan Inc. (DBJ) have announced a five-year Impact partnership to accelerate the adoption of...
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and Development Bank of Japan Inc. (DBJ) have announced a five-year Impact partnership to accelerate the adoption of maritime decarbonisation solutions through innovative financing approaches. The partnership combines GCMD’s experience in conducting real-world pilots with DBJ’s transition financing expertise and extensive shipping and maritime portfolio. It builds on...
July 31, 2026

AMSA’s 2026-2027 national compliance plan is published

A new compliance plan for 2026-2027 has been published by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. The plan outlines AMSA’s priority compliance activities from 01 July...
A new compliance plan for 2026-2027 has been published by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. The plan outlines AMSA’s priority compliance activities from 01 July 2026. “The plan helps industry and our compliance partners understand the areas AMSA will focus on during the year. These priorities are informed by inspection data, marine incident trends, investigations,...
July 31, 2026

New research shows how vulnerable Australia would be to attacks on shipping in the Indian Ocean

Rebecca Strating, La Trobe University and Arzan Tarapore, Stanford University The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the US-Iran war has brought home how...
Rebecca Strating, La Trobe University and Arzan Tarapore, Stanford University The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the US-Iran war has brought home how vital maritime trading routes are to a country like Australia, which conducts 99% of its global trade by sea. Protecting Australia’s supply of critical goods – and exports of minerals,...
July 31, 2026

Middle East Conflict Update as of 30 July 2026

Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz (as at Thursday 30 July 2026 at 13:00 Greenwich Mean Time) Since 16/7, there have been seven attacks on...
Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz (as at Thursday 30 July 2026 at 13:00 Greenwich Mean Time) Since 16/7, there have been seven attacks on merchant vessels in the Persian Gulf, detailed below: 17/7, Marshall Islands-flagged IDI hit by projectile. No fire or injuries were reported. 17/7, tanker BELMA hit by projectile from US blockading...
July 31, 2026

ABL Group buys Engage Marine

PT Asian Bulk Logistics (ABL Group) has announced the completion of its majority shareholding acquisition of the Engage Marine Group (Engage Marine Pty Ltd and...
PT Asian Bulk Logistics (ABL Group) has announced the completion of its majority shareholding acquisition of the Engage Marine Group (Engage Marine Pty Ltd and its subsidiaries), an Australian provider of integrated maritime services. Completion follows the satisfaction of all conditions precedent under a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA), including execution of the relevant completion process...
July 31, 2026

FONASBA’S annual meeting to take place in Tokyo in October!

This year in Tokyo, FONASBA’s 2026 Annual Meeting (11-14 October) programme will feature engaging plenary sessions with leading international and local speakers, exploring current challenges...
This year in Tokyo, FONASBA’s 2026 Annual Meeting (11-14 October) programme will feature engaging plenary sessions with leading international and local speakers, exploring current challenges and opportunities in shipping, logistics, and maritime policy. There will be ample opportunity for networking, allowing participants to build new relationships and deepen existing ones. We are especially pleased to...
July 24, 2026

Upcoming Events

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SAL’s New South Wales State Committee Spring Luncheon

September 3, 2026 @ 12:00pm
 - 3:00pm
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY MAIN SPONSOR  SUPPORT SPONSOR    GUEST SPEAKER The Hon. Natalie Ward MLC Shadow Minister for Transport and Roads Deputy Leader of the...
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY MAIN SPONSOR  SUPPORT SPONSOR    GUEST SPEAKER The Hon. Natalie Ward MLC Shadow Minister for Transport and Roads Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party Sydney Harbour Marriott on Pitt Street, Sydney CBD Thursday, 3 September 2026 1200hrs for 1230hrs  

Industry Gala Night 2026

October 10, 2026 @ 6:00pm
 - 12:00am
Industry Gala Night 2026 – A Masquerade Affair Shipping Australia Limited Queensland is delighted to announce the return of our highly anticipated Industry Gala Night...
Industry Gala Night 2026 – A Masquerade Affair Shipping Australia Limited Queensland is delighted to announce the return of our highly anticipated Industry Gala Night 2026. Following the outstanding success of last year’s sold-out event, we are excited to once again bring together industry leaders, valued partners, sponsors, and supporters for an unforgettable evening of...
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