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Maersk completes ethanol bunkering

Maersk has announced the successful ethanol bunkering of the Maersk Halifax, a retrofitted dual-fuel vessel, in Singapore. The event was the first time ethanol has...
Maersk has announced the successful ethanol bunkering of the Maersk Halifax, a retrofitted dual-fuel vessel, in Singapore. The event was the first time ethanol has been bunkered on a retrofitted ship in the Maersk Fleet. Approximately 5,000 tonnes of ISCC-certified methanol were loaded onto the container ship, “providing valuable operational experience and insights into the...
October 23, 2026

Fintran Australia joins Shipping Australia as a new member!

Shipping Australia is pleased to welcome Fintran Australia as a new member, which strengthens the network of organisations that support Australia’s shipping, maritime and international...
Shipping Australia is pleased to welcome Fintran Australia as a new member, which strengthens the network of organisations that support Australia’s shipping, maritime and international trade sectors. About Fintran Australia Fintran Australia is an Australian-owned, end-to-end biosecurity specialist helping organisations manage biosecurity risk across international supply chains, from pre-arrival planning and regulatory compliance through to...
October 23, 2026

New pilot ladder rules to come into force in January 2028

Revised international pilot ladder arrangements come into force on 01 January 2028. The rule changes were approved by the International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee...
Revised international pilot ladder arrangements come into force on 01 January 2028. The rule changes were approved by the International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee in June 2025. There are several areas that are being addressed, namely, rigging at or below nine metres, rigging above nine metres, other ladder safety, and duties of the responsible...
October 23, 2026

Dual-fuel ships pass the 500 mark and investment hits US$200 billion

More than 500 dual-fuel container ships and vehicle carriers are now operating worldwide, with total investment in dual-fuel ships delivered and on order surpassing $200...
More than 500 dual-fuel container ships and vehicle carriers are now operating worldwide, with total investment in dual-fuel ships delivered and on order surpassing $200 billion USD, according to the latest World Shipping Council (WSC) Dual-Fuel Fleet Dashboard. As of September 2026, 503 dual-fuel ships were on the water, up 41% from 358 at the...
October 23, 2026

Port of Melbourne retains top global sustainability ranking

Port of Melbourne (PoM) has again been recognised as a GRESB Sector Leader. GRESB is an environmental, social and governance benchmark for infrastructure investments, which...
Port of Melbourne (PoM) has again been recognised as a GRESB Sector Leader. GRESB is an environmental, social and governance benchmark for infrastructure investments, which is used by more than 850 infrastructure funds and assets globally. According to GRESB, it helps asset investors, managers, and market participants connect sustainability performance with capital and asset decisions....
October 23, 2026

Port call optimisation pilot projects reveal emissions savings potential, new report shows

Commercial ships spend between 4% and 6% of their operating year waiting outside ports. That idle time is one of the clearest inefficiencies in shipping,...
Commercial ships spend between 4% and 6% of their operating year waiting outside ports. That idle time is one of the clearest inefficiencies in shipping, and a combination of slower sailing speeds and port call optimisation can reduce the emissions and fuel currently wasted as ships await an available berth. Instead of sailing fast only...
October 16, 2026

Maersk completes ethanol bunkering

Maersk has announced the successful ethanol bunkering of the Maersk Halifax, a retrofitted dual-fuel vessel, in Singapore. The event was the first time ethanol has...
Maersk has announced the successful ethanol bunkering of the Maersk Halifax, a retrofitted dual-fuel vessel, in Singapore. The event was the first time ethanol has been bunkered on a retrofitted ship in the Maersk Fleet. Approximately 5,000 tonnes of ISCC-certified methanol were loaded onto the container ship, “providing valuable operational experience and insights into the...
October 23, 2026

Fintran Australia joins Shipping Australia as a new member!

Shipping Australia is pleased to welcome Fintran Australia as a new member, which strengthens the network of organisations that support Australia’s shipping, maritime and international...
Shipping Australia is pleased to welcome Fintran Australia as a new member, which strengthens the network of organisations that support Australia’s shipping, maritime and international trade sectors. About Fintran Australia Fintran Australia is an Australian-owned, end-to-end biosecurity specialist helping organisations manage biosecurity risk across international supply chains, from pre-arrival planning and regulatory compliance through to...
October 23, 2026

New pilot ladder rules to come into force in January 2028

Revised international pilot ladder arrangements come into force on 01 January 2028. The rule changes were approved by the International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee...
Revised international pilot ladder arrangements come into force on 01 January 2028. The rule changes were approved by the International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee in June 2025. There are several areas that are being addressed, namely, rigging at or below nine metres, rigging above nine metres, other ladder safety, and duties of the responsible...
October 23, 2026

Dual-fuel ships pass the 500 mark and investment hits US$200 billion

More than 500 dual-fuel container ships and vehicle carriers are now operating worldwide, with total investment in dual-fuel ships delivered and on order surpassing $200...
More than 500 dual-fuel container ships and vehicle carriers are now operating worldwide, with total investment in dual-fuel ships delivered and on order surpassing $200 billion USD, according to the latest World Shipping Council (WSC) Dual-Fuel Fleet Dashboard. As of September 2026, 503 dual-fuel ships were on the water, up 41% from 358 at the...
October 23, 2026

Port of Melbourne retains top global sustainability ranking

Port of Melbourne (PoM) has again been recognised as a GRESB Sector Leader. GRESB is an environmental, social and governance benchmark for infrastructure investments, which...
Port of Melbourne (PoM) has again been recognised as a GRESB Sector Leader. GRESB is an environmental, social and governance benchmark for infrastructure investments, which is used by more than 850 infrastructure funds and assets globally. According to GRESB, it helps asset investors, managers, and market participants connect sustainability performance with capital and asset decisions....
October 23, 2026

Port call optimisation pilot projects reveal emissions savings potential, new report shows

Commercial ships spend between 4% and 6% of their operating year waiting outside ports. That idle time is one of the clearest inefficiencies in shipping,...
Commercial ships spend between 4% and 6% of their operating year waiting outside ports. That idle time is one of the clearest inefficiencies in shipping, and a combination of slower sailing speeds and port call optimisation can reduce the emissions and fuel currently wasted as ships await an available berth. Instead of sailing fast only...
October 16, 2026

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YSA NSW End of Year Celebration 2026 – Sydney Harbour Tug Tour & Drinks

November 12, 2026 @ 1:00pm
 - 6:00pm
Join YSA for our end of 2026 celebration: a tug tour of Sydney Harbour followed by drinks and nibbles at the pub! Hosted by Svitzer,...
Join YSA for our end of 2026 celebration: a tug tour of Sydney Harbour followed by drinks and nibbles at the pub! Hosted by Svitzer, YSA are lucky to board and learn about some of the hardest working vessels in Sydney Harbour during one of their busiest periods of the year. Learn about the work...

SAL Victorian State Committee – Special End of Year Luncheon

November 27, 2026 @ 12:30pm
 - 3:00pm
  SAL Victorian State Committee Special End of Year Luncheon FRIDAY, 27 November 2026 1230 to 1500 At the Royal Automobile Club, 501 Bourke Street,...
  SAL Victorian State Committee Special End of Year Luncheon FRIDAY, 27 November 2026 1230 to 1500 At the Royal Automobile Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000   PROUDLY SPONSORED BY  We would be delighted to have the pleasure of your company at Shipping Australia’s final event of the year. The luncheon features international...
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