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Shipping Australia and WISTA Australia celebrate IMO International Day for Women in Maritime!

Now in its third consecutive year, Shipping Australia Limited (SAL) and WISTA Australia welcomed a sold-out room at the RACV Melbourne City Club on Wednesday,...
Now in its third consecutive year, Shipping Australia Limited (SAL) and WISTA Australia welcomed a sold-out room at the RACV Melbourne City Club on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, to mark the IMO International Day for Women in Maritime. This year’s IMO theme was “From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence”, focusing on...
May 22, 2026

Letter to the Editor: on the Seafarers’ Happiness Index

The Mission to Seafarers writes: “To the Editor:  We read your article of 15 May 2026, “Seafarers aren’t quite as unhappy as you might think”...
The Mission to Seafarers writes: “To the Editor:  We read your article of 15 May 2026, “Seafarers aren’t quite as unhappy as you might think” and felt it important to respond. Constructive discussion around welfare data is welcome and necessary. No survey is beyond scrutiny, and we remain committed to ensuring the Seafarers Happiness Index...
May 22, 2026

NSW Govt is working on freight reforms and pressing issues, Dr O’Neill, tells Shipping Australia guests

Dr Marjorie O’Neill,  the NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and the member of the NSW Legislative Assembly for Coogee, told Shipping Australia guests at our...
Dr Marjorie O’Neill,  the NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and the member of the NSW Legislative Assembly for Coogee, told Shipping Australia guests at our luncheon this week that the NSW government is working on reforms to address long-term efficiency while tackling “very pressing” issues. “The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global fuel...
May 22, 2026

Port of Melbourne win Victoria’s Phil Kelly OAM golf trophy 2026!

Deputy Chair for Shipping Australia Victoria Ms Sirisha Gunde officially welcomed the large group set to play at the La Trobe Golf Club.  The course...
Deputy Chair for Shipping Australia Victoria Ms Sirisha Gunde officially welcomed the large group set to play at the La Trobe Golf Club.  The course was picture perfect, fairways trimmed greens finely shaved with play commencing under perfectly clear skies and no wind. In other words, the 10th Phil Kelly OAM event was carried out...
May 22, 2026

$124.5 million committed to Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal at Hastings

Victoria’s 26/27 budget has announced $124.5 million to progress activities at the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal at Hastings. The funding will be used to progress...
Victoria’s 26/27 budget has announced $124.5 million to progress activities at the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal at Hastings. The funding will be used to progress the Environmental Effects Statement process for the first heavy-duty of its kind in Australia, a Victorian Government statement reads. Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne commented that “We are...
May 22, 2026

Australian Maritime College to recognise IFCBAA courses

Students of the ITALC and IFCBAA Diplomas of Customs Broking and Diploma of Freight forwarding may in the future be granted credit for the Australian...
Students of the ITALC and IFCBAA Diplomas of Customs Broking and Diploma of Freight forwarding may in the future be granted credit for the Australian Maritime College’s degrees, following an announcement earlier this week. AMC has announced that it will assess and and recognise the IFCBAA programmes along with relevant industry experience. This collaboration provides...
May 22, 2026

Shipping Australia and WISTA Australia celebrate IMO International Day for Women in Maritime!

Now in its third consecutive year, Shipping Australia Limited (SAL) and WISTA Australia welcomed a sold-out room at the RACV Melbourne City Club on Wednesday,...
Now in its third consecutive year, Shipping Australia Limited (SAL) and WISTA Australia welcomed a sold-out room at the RACV Melbourne City Club on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, to mark the IMO International Day for Women in Maritime. This year’s IMO theme was “From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence”, focusing on...
May 22, 2026

Letter to the Editor: on the Seafarers’ Happiness Index

The Mission to Seafarers writes: “To the Editor:  We read your article of 15 May 2026, “Seafarers aren’t quite as unhappy as you might think”...
The Mission to Seafarers writes: “To the Editor:  We read your article of 15 May 2026, “Seafarers aren’t quite as unhappy as you might think” and felt it important to respond. Constructive discussion around welfare data is welcome and necessary. No survey is beyond scrutiny, and we remain committed to ensuring the Seafarers Happiness Index...
May 22, 2026

NSW Govt is working on freight reforms and pressing issues, Dr O’Neill, tells Shipping Australia guests

Dr Marjorie O’Neill,  the NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and the member of the NSW Legislative Assembly for Coogee, told Shipping Australia guests at our...
Dr Marjorie O’Neill,  the NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and the member of the NSW Legislative Assembly for Coogee, told Shipping Australia guests at our luncheon this week that the NSW government is working on reforms to address long-term efficiency while tackling “very pressing” issues. “The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global fuel...
May 22, 2026

Port of Melbourne win Victoria’s Phil Kelly OAM golf trophy 2026!

Deputy Chair for Shipping Australia Victoria Ms Sirisha Gunde officially welcomed the large group set to play at the La Trobe Golf Club.  The course...
Deputy Chair for Shipping Australia Victoria Ms Sirisha Gunde officially welcomed the large group set to play at the La Trobe Golf Club.  The course was picture perfect, fairways trimmed greens finely shaved with play commencing under perfectly clear skies and no wind. In other words, the 10th Phil Kelly OAM event was carried out...
May 22, 2026

$124.5 million committed to Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal at Hastings

Victoria’s 26/27 budget has announced $124.5 million to progress activities at the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal at Hastings. The funding will be used to progress...
Victoria’s 26/27 budget has announced $124.5 million to progress activities at the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal at Hastings. The funding will be used to progress the Environmental Effects Statement process for the first heavy-duty of its kind in Australia, a Victorian Government statement reads. Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne commented that “We are...
May 22, 2026

Australian Maritime College to recognise IFCBAA courses

Students of the ITALC and IFCBAA Diplomas of Customs Broking and Diploma of Freight forwarding may in the future be granted credit for the Australian...
Students of the ITALC and IFCBAA Diplomas of Customs Broking and Diploma of Freight forwarding may in the future be granted credit for the Australian Maritime College’s degrees, following an announcement earlier this week. AMC has announced that it will assess and and recognise the IFCBAA programmes along with relevant industry experience. This collaboration provides...
May 22, 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 On 3rd June 2026 @ 11:30 am – 7:00 pm $240.00 per Player – plus $320 per hole Sponsorship...
Shipping Australia QLD 2026 Golf Day On 3rd June 2026 @ 11:30 am – 7:00 pm $240.00 per Player – plus $320 per hole Sponsorship available Join friends and colleagues for an enjoyable day, followed by dinner at the 2026 SAL QLD Golf Day! The Golf Day will once again be held at the Wynnum...
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