Jim Wilson

Shipping Australia was saddened to learn of the tragic death of Fremantle Ports CEO, Michael Parker, who died suddenly this week. He leaves behind a wife and four children. WA Ports Minister, David Michael MLA, was reported as saying he was: “shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing”. He was reported as adding:...

Shipping Company Fu Ye Shipping, operator of the general cargo ship Boshi 58, and the ship’s master have been prosecuted, convicted, and fined for a serious ladder-related accident that injured a maritime pilot. After pleading guilty, the ship master and the company were fined $5,300 and $32,000, respectively for failing to ensure pilot transfer arrangements...

Wollongong, as a centre for industry, mining, and shipping has “promising” future, the Hon Paul Scully MP, Member for Wollongong and the NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces told guests to the Shipping Australia Port Kembla Biennial Luncheon. The Minister told guests that, in January, the Freight Policy Reform Program began and it will...

The 2024 SAL VIC Golf Day will be held on Thursday 16th May 2024 at the scenic Latrobe Golf Club. Come along and enjoy a great course and scenery. Latrobe Golf Club is a beautiful course in the leafy suburb of Alphington, just 10 Km from Melbourne’s CBD. It is bordered on two sides by...

“WISTA is part a movement—a movement towards a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable maritime industry. And guess what? Whether you like or not, each and every one of you is a part of it. We’re breaking down barriers, challenging stereotypes, and paving the way for a future where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive,...

Capture of carbon dioxide (CO2), a potent atmosphere-warming gas, onboard ships could help shipping decarbonise – and potentially even help remove carbon from the atmosphere – yet adoption of this vital technology is being bottlenecked by low port readiness. That’s the conclusion of an in-depth research study, “Concept study to offload onboard captured CO2“, prepared...

Civil construction has started on a new training simulator building at Svitzer Australia’s Port of Newcastle tug base, which will deliver enhanced maritime training capabilities to the East Coast of NSW. Svitzer is investing in state-of-the-art Kongsberg Digital maritime simulators in support of crew training and other marine applications. The start of construction signals the...

​IMO has agreed on an illustration of a possible draft outline of an “IMO net-zero framework” for cutting greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from international shipping. This marks a step forward in the legal process towards adopting global regulations, referred to as “mid-term GHG reduction measures”, that will help achieve the targets contained in the 2023...

Shipping Australia was shocked and horrified at the terrible news in Baltimore, in the United States, of the ship collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge. We express our condolences and profound sympathies to the families that have lost loved ones in this awful tragedy, and to the people of Baltimore and the United States....

After a long COVID-induced break, Shipping Australia was delighted to host our Port Kembla Luncheon! It was a great turnout and guests enjoyed a delicious three course meal. Alternate services beef cheeks or barramundi was served, follwed by gelato or orange and almond teacakes. Shipping Australia was honoured and privileged to host the Hon Paul...