Jim Wilson

By the IMO Belgium, Germany, the Kingdom of Netherlands and Sweden [have] deposit[ed] ratifications to 2010 HNS Convention. [The] four States deposited their instruments of ratification of the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea, 2010 (2010 HNS Convention), bringing the treaty’s...

A large-scale operational study conducted jointly by Orca AI and leading P&I club NorthStandard marks the first time an AI navigation provider and marine insurer have combined large-scale operational data to quantify the real-world impact of AI on navigational safety. Based on data from a globally operating cohort of 139 container vessels, the study found that...

By the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel The Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel has published its latest Life Cycle Assessment on Liquefied Natural Gas, further demonstrating significant reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to traditional marine fuels. One of the key findings is evidence of up to 29% tank-to-wake greenhouse...

There is no disruption to fuel supply on King Island, with regular weekly shipping movements maintaining normal stock levels, according to Tasports, which is reassuring King Island residents and businesses that fuel supply to the island remains stable and well-stocked. TasPorts manages wholesale fuel storage and supply infrastructure on King Island and operates regular weekly...

By TasPorts Terminal 2 is used by Australian shipping and logistics company SeaRoad for the provision of its RO-RO freight service. The works will extend the life of the terminal by 30 years, while contributing to a broader program of works expected to increase freight capacity at the Port of Devonport by up to 40 per cent. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Kerry...

By the EU Directorate-General for Climate Action The European Commission earlier this week published the verified EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) emissions data for 2025 showing a -1.3% reduction in ETS emissions, compared to 2024 levels.  For maritime, the reported data so far shows that emissions from the sector fell by around 3%. This reduction...

To mark the 2026 IMO International Day for Women in Maritime, Shipping Australia Limited (SAL) and the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA Australia) are delighted to invite you to our annual panel lunch on Wednesday 20 May in Melbourne. This year marks the third consecutive year WISTA Australia and SAL have co-hosted this...

Shipping Australia has recently written to State, Territory, and Federal Ministers around the country calling for temporary cost relief from government-imposed charges and from fees, and fee hikes, by state owned entities. We have offered to work with Australian governments to help them design a practical relief package. Our aim is to help reduce the...

“K” LINE has announced that it has signed an agreement to facilitate the long-term procurement of carbon-neutral bio-LNG fuel (liquefied bio methane, LBM), and it has started to use this fuel for LNG-fueled car carriers. It is expected that this procurement agreement will enable “K” LINE to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by around...

IMO Secretary-General Mr Arsenio Dominguez issued a statement welcoming the ceasefire announced in the Middle East: “For the health and wellbeing of seafarers and the global shipping industry, I welcome the ceasefire announced in the Middle East. I am already working with the relevant parties to implement an appropriate mechanism to ensure the safe transit...