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TasPorts appoints Captain Allan Gray as Interim CEO

TasPorts Chair Greg McCann has announced the appointment of Captain Allan Gray as Interim Chief Executive Officer of TasPorts, for a fixed term from 16...
TasPorts Chair Greg McCann has announced the appointment of Captain Allan Gray as Interim Chief Executive Officer of TasPorts, for a fixed term from 16 March 2026 through to 2 October 2026. Captain Gray will lead the organisation during the transition while the Board undertakes a search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer. Mr McCann...
March 13, 2026

Middle East Conflict: update for week ending Friday 13 March 2026

Shipping Australia understands from a variety of sources that fuel continues to arrive in Australia in frequencies that are needed and expected despite the ongoing...
Shipping Australia understands from a variety of sources that fuel continues to arrive in Australia in frequencies that are needed and expected despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and that sufficient fuel is expected to arriving in due course. There are several main reasons for this. Prior to the outbreak of conflict, there...
March 13, 2026

IMO calls Extraordinary Council meeting to discuss situation in Middle East

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will hold an Extraordinary Session of its Council to address the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in...
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will hold an Extraordinary Session of its Council to address the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Gulf region, particularly in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The session will be held on 18 to 19 March 2026 at...
March 13, 2026

2026 conflict in the Middle East; shipping is resilient and adaptable

War is always terrible. We first think of the innocents and the suffering, hardship, and the pain that they are enduring in the Middle East....
War is always terrible. We first think of the innocents and the suffering, hardship, and the pain that they are enduring in the Middle East. We can but hope for a speedy cessation of armed conflict. As a shipping association we must turn to commercial shipping. Our thoughts are with seafarers We turn our thoughts...
March 6, 2026

Sea Heritage Foundation in MoU With Sierra Fleet Services and the Federation Academy

The Sea Heritage Foundation is pleased to formally announce the official signing of its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sierra Fleet Services and Federation Academy...
The Sea Heritage Foundation is pleased to formally announce the official signing of its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sierra Fleet Services and Federation Academy at the Shipping Australia offices recently, marking a significant milestone in the Foundation’s continued growth in maritime education and training with the formation of the Sea Heritage Foundation Maritime Academy....
February 27, 2026

MLETR and the promise of paperless trade

By MICHELLE TAYLOR, Partner, and ALEKO PALTOGLOU, of Sparke Helmore Lawyers Trade documents are the quiet engines of international commerce. They are often overlooked, but...
By MICHELLE TAYLOR, Partner, and ALEKO PALTOGLOU, of Sparke Helmore Lawyers Trade documents are the quiet engines of international commerce. They are often overlooked, but when an issue arises related to the documents, the consequences ripple across the  supply chain. Lost documents, courier delays, mismatched signatures and the occasional coffee stain can trigger a cascade...
February 27, 2026

TasPorts appoints Captain Allan Gray as Interim CEO

TasPorts Chair Greg McCann has announced the appointment of Captain Allan Gray as Interim Chief Executive Officer of TasPorts, for a fixed term from 16...
TasPorts Chair Greg McCann has announced the appointment of Captain Allan Gray as Interim Chief Executive Officer of TasPorts, for a fixed term from 16 March 2026 through to 2 October 2026. Captain Gray will lead the organisation during the transition while the Board undertakes a search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer. Mr McCann...
March 13, 2026

Middle East Conflict: update for week ending Friday 13 March 2026

Shipping Australia understands from a variety of sources that fuel continues to arrive in Australia in frequencies that are needed and expected despite the ongoing...
Shipping Australia understands from a variety of sources that fuel continues to arrive in Australia in frequencies that are needed and expected despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and that sufficient fuel is expected to arriving in due course. There are several main reasons for this. Prior to the outbreak of conflict, there...
March 13, 2026

IMO calls Extraordinary Council meeting to discuss situation in Middle East

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will hold an Extraordinary Session of its Council to address the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in...
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will hold an Extraordinary Session of its Council to address the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Gulf region, particularly in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The session will be held on 18 to 19 March 2026 at...
March 13, 2026

2026 conflict in the Middle East; shipping is resilient and adaptable

War is always terrible. We first think of the innocents and the suffering, hardship, and the pain that they are enduring in the Middle East....
War is always terrible. We first think of the innocents and the suffering, hardship, and the pain that they are enduring in the Middle East. We can but hope for a speedy cessation of armed conflict. As a shipping association we must turn to commercial shipping. Our thoughts are with seafarers We turn our thoughts...
March 6, 2026

Sea Heritage Foundation in MoU With Sierra Fleet Services and the Federation Academy

The Sea Heritage Foundation is pleased to formally announce the official signing of its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sierra Fleet Services and Federation Academy...
The Sea Heritage Foundation is pleased to formally announce the official signing of its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sierra Fleet Services and Federation Academy at the Shipping Australia offices recently, marking a significant milestone in the Foundation’s continued growth in maritime education and training with the formation of the Sea Heritage Foundation Maritime Academy....
February 27, 2026

MLETR and the promise of paperless trade

By MICHELLE TAYLOR, Partner, and ALEKO PALTOGLOU, of Sparke Helmore Lawyers Trade documents are the quiet engines of international commerce. They are often overlooked, but...
By MICHELLE TAYLOR, Partner, and ALEKO PALTOGLOU, of Sparke Helmore Lawyers Trade documents are the quiet engines of international commerce. They are often overlooked, but when an issue arises related to the documents, the consequences ripple across the  supply chain. Lost documents, courier delays, mismatched signatures and the occasional coffee stain can trigger a cascade...
February 27, 2026

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Safe Ports 2026 – Seminar / Webinar

March 26, 2026 @ 12:00pm
 - 1:30pm
SAFE PORTS 2026 Shipping Australia and Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers invite you to attend a FREE lunchtime webinar / seminar on Safe Ports. Hear...
SAFE PORTS 2026 Shipping Australia and Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers invite you to attend a FREE lunchtime webinar / seminar on Safe Ports. Hear from the experts and gain insight from different perspectives as to what constitutes a safe port!   Speakers:  Captain Melwyn Noronha, CEO, Shipping Australia Myron Fernandes, Harbour Master Sydney, Port...

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...
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