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UK announces 35-nation talks on Hormuz

British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has announced talks to discuss “all viable diplomatic and political measures” to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait...
British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has announced talks to discuss “all viable diplomatic and political measures” to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, to guarantee the safety of trapped ships (approximately 1,100 ships from the international fleet are trapped inside the Persian Gulf)  and to resume movement of commodities. It was...
April 2, 2026

AAL Shipping unveils AAL Newcastle and announces two additional Super B Class vessels

AAL Shipping (AAL) celebrated the official unveiling and naming of its latest Super B-Class vessel, AAL Newcastle, at the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China. ...
AAL Shipping (AAL) celebrated the official unveiling and naming of its latest Super B-Class vessel, AAL Newcastle, at the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China.  Marking a significant milestone in the carrier’s long-term fleet development strategy, the ceremony also served as the backdrop for a major announcement: two further Super B-Class vessels.  AAL Tianjin and AAL Miami,...
April 2, 2026

IMO continues progress on digitalization to enhance maritime safety and security

By the IMO The Facilitation Committee (FAL) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved a global strategy for maritime digitalization as well as cybersecurity...
By the IMO The Facilitation Committee (FAL) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved a global strategy for maritime digitalization as well as cybersecurity measures for maritime single windows. IMO Strategy on Maritime Digitalization Meeting in London for its 50th session (23 – 27 March), the Committee approved the IMO Strategy on Maritime Digitalization,...
April 2, 2026

Shipping Australia’s Safe Ports Seminar / Webinar was a success!

Shipping Australia held a successful hybrid webinar-seminar recently on the topic of “Safe Ports” and attracted an audience of just under 60 guests (online and...
Shipping Australia held a successful hybrid webinar-seminar recently on the topic of “Safe Ports” and attracted an audience of just under 60 guests (online and in-person). We were privileged and delighted to hear the thoughts of a panel of distinguished guests. Kicking off the event was Stephen Thompson, Partner, Head of Transport & Logistics, Colin...
April 2, 2026

MOL to invest in V.Ship of France

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines of Tokyo has acquired a 25% equity stake in V.Ships France SAS (VSF), a ship management company headquartered in Nantes, France, through...
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines of Tokyo has acquired a 25% equity stake in V.Ships France SAS (VSF), a ship management company headquartered in Nantes, France, through its subsidiary, MOL Euro Energie SAS. VSF has an established track record since 2001 in the crewing and operational management of LPG tankers, LNG Bunkering Vessels, and other vessels, including...
March 27, 2026

Sumitomo Corporation, K LINE, and NYK Line Conclude MoU for New-build Ammonia Bunkering Vessel Operations in Singapore

Sumitomo Corporation, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (““K” LINE”), and NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (“NYK Line”) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to...
Sumitomo Corporation, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (““K” LINE”), and NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (“NYK Line”) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly conduct a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study and explore the ownership of a new-build Ammonia Bunkering Vessel (“N-ABV”) for application in Singapore. This collaboration underscores the parties’ shared commitment...
March 27, 2026

UK announces 35-nation talks on Hormuz

British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has announced talks to discuss “all viable diplomatic and political measures” to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait...
British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has announced talks to discuss “all viable diplomatic and political measures” to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, to guarantee the safety of trapped ships (approximately 1,100 ships from the international fleet are trapped inside the Persian Gulf)  and to resume movement of commodities. It was...
April 2, 2026

AAL Shipping unveils AAL Newcastle and announces two additional Super B Class vessels

AAL Shipping (AAL) celebrated the official unveiling and naming of its latest Super B-Class vessel, AAL Newcastle, at the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China. ...
AAL Shipping (AAL) celebrated the official unveiling and naming of its latest Super B-Class vessel, AAL Newcastle, at the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China.  Marking a significant milestone in the carrier’s long-term fleet development strategy, the ceremony also served as the backdrop for a major announcement: two further Super B-Class vessels.  AAL Tianjin and AAL Miami,...
April 2, 2026

IMO continues progress on digitalization to enhance maritime safety and security

By the IMO The Facilitation Committee (FAL) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved a global strategy for maritime digitalization as well as cybersecurity...
By the IMO The Facilitation Committee (FAL) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved a global strategy for maritime digitalization as well as cybersecurity measures for maritime single windows. IMO Strategy on Maritime Digitalization Meeting in London for its 50th session (23 – 27 March), the Committee approved the IMO Strategy on Maritime Digitalization,...
April 2, 2026

Shipping Australia’s Safe Ports Seminar / Webinar was a success!

Shipping Australia held a successful hybrid webinar-seminar recently on the topic of “Safe Ports” and attracted an audience of just under 60 guests (online and...
Shipping Australia held a successful hybrid webinar-seminar recently on the topic of “Safe Ports” and attracted an audience of just under 60 guests (online and in-person). We were privileged and delighted to hear the thoughts of a panel of distinguished guests. Kicking off the event was Stephen Thompson, Partner, Head of Transport & Logistics, Colin...
April 2, 2026

MOL to invest in V.Ship of France

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines of Tokyo has acquired a 25% equity stake in V.Ships France SAS (VSF), a ship management company headquartered in Nantes, France, through...
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines of Tokyo has acquired a 25% equity stake in V.Ships France SAS (VSF), a ship management company headquartered in Nantes, France, through its subsidiary, MOL Euro Energie SAS. VSF has an established track record since 2001 in the crewing and operational management of LPG tankers, LNG Bunkering Vessels, and other vessels, including...
March 27, 2026

Sumitomo Corporation, K LINE, and NYK Line Conclude MoU for New-build Ammonia Bunkering Vessel Operations in Singapore

Sumitomo Corporation, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (““K” LINE”), and NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (“NYK Line”) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to...
Sumitomo Corporation, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (““K” LINE”), and NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (“NYK Line”) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly conduct a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study and explore the ownership of a new-build Ammonia Bunkering Vessel (“N-ABV”) for application in Singapore. This collaboration underscores the parties’ shared commitment...
March 27, 2026

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The 10th Phil Kelly OAM Perpetual Golf Challenge

May 14, 2026 @ 12:00pm
 - 7:30pm
Latrobe Golf Club, 8 Farm Road, Alphington VIC 3078 Format: 4 Ball Ambrose Thursday 14th May 2026 The 2026 SAL VIC Golf Day will be...
Latrobe Golf Club, 8 Farm Road, Alphington VIC 3078 Format: 4 Ball Ambrose Thursday 14th May 2026 The 2026 SAL VIC Golf Day will be held on Thursday 14th May 2026 at the scenic Latrobe Golf Club.  Come along and enjoy a great course and scenery.  Latrobe Golf Club is a beautiful course in the...

New South Wales State Committee Parliamentary Luncheon

May 19, 2026 @ 12:00pm
 - 3:00pm
  New South Wales State Committee Parliamentary Luncheon PROUDLY SPONSORED BY        SUPPORT SPONSORS                   ...
  New South Wales State Committee Parliamentary Luncheon PROUDLY SPONSORED BY        SUPPORT SPONSORS                                                                                  ...
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Young Shipping Australia is non-profit organisation developed for young professionals within the shipping industry. Established in 2007 and guided by the YSA NSW Committee, Young Shipping Australia has provided the shipping community with regular educational and social events targeted at the ‘under 35s’ age group. Members of YSA benefit from discounted attendance and preferential selection to popular events.

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