Jim Wilson

Japanese shipping major, “K” Line, has announced its first ever use of Bio-LNG, a potentially game-changing fuel for ocean shipping. Bio-LNG was supplied by Shell Western LNG to “K” Line’s car carrier, Oceanus Highway (IMO 1046049) a Japanese-flagged, 2025-built, ship with a length and beam of 199 metres and 38 metres respectively. The ship took 500...

Strong trade volume growth has been recorded by the World Trade Organization for the first few months of 2025 but this surge is thought to be connected to importers’ desire to avoid higher Trump Tariffs by bringing forward goods purchases. “If so, trade growth should slow later in the year as sellers draw down inventories...

Australia’s Maritime Safety Authority has drawn attention to the revised IMO guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from ships. The revised guidelines provide updated design, technical, operational and maintenance guidance applicable to shipbuilders, designers and operators. The revised guidelines are to be applied to new and existing ships, taking into account ship design,...

A 25% boost has been injected into the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme, it was announced earlier this week. Tassie businesses will now receive more financial help from Canberra of up to AUD$1,070 per TEU under the scheme’s domestic component. Goods being shipped from Tassie to the rest of the world via trans-shipment at a mainland...

Australia’s Maritime Safety Authority has issued a marine notice outlining its expectations for vessel owners and operators when considering appropriate crewing, maintenance of watchkeeping standards and the provision of minimum hours of rest. The the guidance is aimed both at regulated Australian vessels (along with there owners / operators / masters and crew) and also...

SOLD OUT Shipping Australia in Queensland will host its highly anticipated Gala Night  at the STAR Casino Brisbane on October 11th! This prestigious event promises to be an unforgettable evening, bringing together key industry leaders, valued sponsors, and influential stakeholders to celebrate the strength and continued growth of Queensland’s maritime sector. After the tremendous success...

Shipping Australia is pleased to report that  “Shipping Australia”, our official mid-year magazine, is now published! Our mid-year magazine includes an overview of U.S. Trade Policy under President Trump, an overview of the Israel / Iran conflict and the threat to Hormuz, industrial relations in the wake of the Albanese Federal Election victory, news of...

A long-awaited report on NSW freight policy was publicly released recently, titled: “Delivering freight policy reform in New South Wales”. The report was created a panel comprising Dr Kerry Schott AO, Lucio Di Bartolomeo, and Dr Hermione Parsons. The report mostly focused on land-side matters. A non-exhaustive list of recommendations in the report were as...

A groundbreaking global study, which was published this week by the International Labour Organization, has revealed that that illness and disease are a major cause of seafarer death. Illness and disease accounted for 139 deaths out of 403 seafarer deaths in the study. The ILO said the study results highlight the persistent health risks inherent...

Captain Melwyn Noronha was honoured to be invited to attend the Mission to Seafarers Welfare Event, held at the NSW Parliament House in Sydney recently. Shipping Australia notes that seafarer welfare is a shared responsibility and that all parties who benefit from the work of seafarers ought to contribute to the welfare of seafarers when...