Jim Wilson

Regulatory expectations may appear straightforward on paper, however, in practice they can be challenging and, at times, confusing. Shipping Australia considers this to be the case for ship masters and crew seeking to align international arrangements with Australian regulatory requirements. First-time callers to Australia face greater challenges, highlighting the need for clear, practical reference tools...

By ELIZABETH SLOANE, Partner, GAVIN VALLELY, Partner, and ANDREW SHINNICK, Associate, of global law firm HFW. For entities involved in international trade, managing sanctions exposure has become increasingly complex since the outbreak of war in Ukraine in February 2022. Since that time, numerous jurisdictions, including Australia, have expanded the breadth and depth of their sanctions...

NSW Transport Minister the Hon John Graham MLC will be speaking at this years’ NSW Parliamentary Luncheon on 19th May! Further details will be announced in due course. Bookings will open soon! Make a note in your diary!   Main Sponsor: Boluda Towage Shipping Australia would like to thank our generous main sponsor, Boluda Towage,...

Joe Kramek, President & CEO of the World Shipping Council, writes: Cargo safety was impossible to ignore in 2025. Major ship fires have again made headlines, reminding us that every incident is first and foremost a threat to people. The data behind those headlines is sobering. Allianz has reported that ship fires are now at...

Veronica Symann, President of Shipping NZ writes… It is a sad reality for the shipping industry in New Zealand that a combination of increasing costs and Government restrictions are changing the nature of the country to “No-Zealand” in the eyes of ship operators, owners and agents. New Zealand is in danger of pricing itself out...

By THOMAS A. KAZAKOS, Secretary General, International Chamber of Shipping, who writes: The international regulatory framework that has long governed global shipping stands at a moment of real consequence. For decades the system developed through the International Maritime Organization has provided  uniform rules for a sector that transcends borders. It has delivered consistency for shipowners,...

By MANISHA TANEJA, Executive Committee Member – Bulk Liquids Industry Association (BLIA), who writes: “The global maritime sector is undergoing its most significant energy shift in decades. Cleaner fuels once seen as experimental are rapidly becoming central to commercial operations. Renewable diesel (HVO), bio-methanol, SAF, Ammonia, FAME biodiesel and emerging advanced technologies are moving from...

By ELEONORA MODDE, FONASBA General Manager, who writes: “The 2025 year saw continued increases in FONASBA membership, as both national associations and private-sector shipping companies sought to join a federation that is increasingly recognised for its professionalism, influence and global reach. We are happy to report a +13% in our overall membership! Our leadership has...

Joe Kramek, President & CEO, World Shipping Council, writes: Global trade has grown again in 2025. Ships are carrying more goods, routes are expanding and new markets are emerging. But behind that growth, regional trends are pulling in different directions – and the rules that shape trade are fragmenting. From tariffs and port fees to...

The International Group of P&I Clubs writes: With IMO’s 2050 decarbonisation targets for the shipping industry looming large on the horizon, the number of ships on the water or ordered with a capability to run on a low-carbon or carbon-free fuel continues to rise. But will the liability and compensation regimes designed to deliver swift...