Jim Wilson

By: the Maritime Just Transition Task Force A new training project will prepare seafarers for zero or near-zero emission ships, helping the global shipping industry decarbonize and ensure a just transition for seafarers. Research commissioned by the Maritime Just Transition Task Force identified that 800,000 seafarers may require additional training by the mid-2030s in order...

Seafarer issues were at the top of mind for maritime leaders from around the world, who convened in London recently at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization. They met for the first “Work at Sea” conference, a joint high-level event between the IMO and the International Labour Organization. Maritime leaders agreed that the importance...

Shipping Australia – the peak body for shipping in Australia, and the World Shipping Council – the global body that represents the international container and vehicle carrier sector, met recently to agree a common position on liner shipping policy. The two bodies noted that container shipping is of vital importance to the continued well-being of...

In a stunning twist, the Government has proposed that it should scrap its expensive cabotage policy – the government of Chile that is. Chile’s Merchant Navy Law (Decree 3059/79) currently implies that only Chilean vessels can lawfully provide maritime transport services within Chile’s national territory or Exclusive Economic Zone (although there are some exceptions that...

The Mid West Ports Authority has become aware of several recent incidents related to the failure of pilot ladders and their associated equipment. Investigations have revealed that these incidents have occurred due to poor condition, improper rigging, lack of supervision and awareness of safety requirements, inadequate maintenance  and other similar factors. Effective 21st November, all...

Shipping giant Maersk has signed a commercially viable long-term green methanol offtake agreement for annual volumes of 500KT to enable low carbon operations for the first 12 large methanol-enabled Maersk vessels on order, with the first volumes expected in 2026. The offtake agreement between A.P. Moller – Maersk and Chinese developer Goldwind, a global leader...

Don’t miss the Shipping Australia Biennial Port Kembla Luncheon, which is generously supported by Australian Amalgamated Terminals, and which will be held at City Beach, Wollongong.  We will be enjoying a sumptuous meal, catching up with colleagues, and hearing from keynote speaker the Hon Paul Scully, NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces He previously...

Shipping Australia considers that the so-called “strategic fleet” policy is bad policy. With the report of the Taskforce released, considered, and agreed to by the Federal Government before anyone else has had a chance to consider the report of the Taskforce, the Government is ignoring the fact that – and as has been repeatedly explained...

Shipping Australia recently conducted a goodwill tour of Port Kembla to visit members and to get updates on important local matters. Captain Melwyn Noronha, CEO of Shipping Australia, and Mehrangiz Shahbakhsh, our Shipping Analyst & Liaison Officer, visited the Port Kembla Coal Terminal to find out more about the business development plan for the terminal,...

Safe ammonia bunkering is both economically and operationally viable within the Pilbara region – that’s the conclusion of a new, unpublished, study by class society Lloyd’s Register, jointly commissioned by Yara Clean Ammonia and Pilbara Ports. The commissioners of the study have not made the report freely available on the grounds that it contains sensitive...