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Freedom of navigation is not negotiable – IMO Sec Gen tells UN Security Council

IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has called on member states of the United Nations to uphold the principle of freedom of navigation and reject any...
IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has called on member states of the United Nations to uphold the principle of freedom of navigation and reject any imposition of tolls, fees or discriminatory transit measures for passage through straits used for international navigation. Addressing the UN Security Council on Monday 27 April, the topic of ‘The safety...
April 30, 2026

Major IMO environment to conclude today; IMO Net Zero framework is contested

The IMO’s 84th Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting started at the Albert Embankment,  in London, earlier this week. IMO Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez urged Member...
The IMO’s 84th Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting started at the Albert Embankment,  in London, earlier this week. IMO Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez urged Member States to find convergence and make meaningful progress on the IMO Net-Zero Framework to cut global shipping emissions, and set an example of effective multilateralism, however, specialist shipping fuel media...
April 30, 2026

OOCL Orders Twelve 13,600 TEU Class LNG Dual-Fuel Container Vessels

Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has announced the order of twelve 13,600 TEU class LNG dual-fuel container vessels, which will be built by Hudong‑Zhonghua Shipbuilding....
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has announced the order of twelve 13,600 TEU class LNG dual-fuel container vessels, which will be built by Hudong‑Zhonghua Shipbuilding. These new vessels will be equipped with dual-fuel main engine systems capable of running LNG and conventional fuel. Upon delivery, they will become the first LNG-powered vessels in the OOCL...
April 30, 2026

AAL shipping gains ISO 27001 certification

AAL Shipping, a global heavy-lift and project cargo carrier, has gained the IS027001 certification, an internationally recognised standard for information security management systems. “Achieving ISO...
AAL Shipping, a global heavy-lift and project cargo carrier, has gained the IS027001 certification, an internationally recognised standard for information security management systems. “Achieving ISO 27001 alongside our existing ISO certifications underscores our holistic approach to operational excellence,” said Mohammad Fadzil, QHSE Manager, AAL Shipping.  “As a heavy‑lift carrier, our customers trust us not only...
April 30, 2026

Federal and WA govts give green light on road-port project

Canberra and Perth have signed off on a $1.1 billion road network investment to connect the proposed Westport container terminal and redeveloped bulk terminal to...
Canberra and Perth have signed off on a $1.1 billion road network investment to connect the proposed Westport container terminal and redeveloped bulk terminal to boost long term trade and economic growth. Australia’s federal government will supply $552 million which must be matched by the Western Australia state government. Funding will deliver the first stage...
April 30, 2026

Vale Paul Nicholson

Shipping Australia is saddened to advise of the passing away of industry figure, Paul Nicholson. Paul worked in the marine industry for almost 58 years,...
Shipping Australia is saddened to advise of the passing away of industry figure, Paul Nicholson. Paul worked in the marine industry for almost 58 years, starting in 1967with Call Freight (N.Z.) of Auckland. He worked for a variety of companies including Royal Interocean Lines of Sydney, Hapag Lloyd, Universal Transport, Marine Air Transport, Holyman Marine...
April 30, 2026

Freedom of navigation is not negotiable – IMO Sec Gen tells UN Security Council

IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has called on member states of the United Nations to uphold the principle of freedom of navigation and reject any...
IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has called on member states of the United Nations to uphold the principle of freedom of navigation and reject any imposition of tolls, fees or discriminatory transit measures for passage through straits used for international navigation. Addressing the UN Security Council on Monday 27 April, the topic of ‘The safety...
April 30, 2026

Major IMO environment to conclude today; IMO Net Zero framework is contested

The IMO’s 84th Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting started at the Albert Embankment,  in London, earlier this week. IMO Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez urged Member...
The IMO’s 84th Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting started at the Albert Embankment,  in London, earlier this week. IMO Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez urged Member States to find convergence and make meaningful progress on the IMO Net-Zero Framework to cut global shipping emissions, and set an example of effective multilateralism, however, specialist shipping fuel media...
April 30, 2026

OOCL Orders Twelve 13,600 TEU Class LNG Dual-Fuel Container Vessels

Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has announced the order of twelve 13,600 TEU class LNG dual-fuel container vessels, which will be built by Hudong‑Zhonghua Shipbuilding....
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has announced the order of twelve 13,600 TEU class LNG dual-fuel container vessels, which will be built by Hudong‑Zhonghua Shipbuilding. These new vessels will be equipped with dual-fuel main engine systems capable of running LNG and conventional fuel. Upon delivery, they will become the first LNG-powered vessels in the OOCL...
April 30, 2026

AAL shipping gains ISO 27001 certification

AAL Shipping, a global heavy-lift and project cargo carrier, has gained the IS027001 certification, an internationally recognised standard for information security management systems. “Achieving ISO...
AAL Shipping, a global heavy-lift and project cargo carrier, has gained the IS027001 certification, an internationally recognised standard for information security management systems. “Achieving ISO 27001 alongside our existing ISO certifications underscores our holistic approach to operational excellence,” said Mohammad Fadzil, QHSE Manager, AAL Shipping.  “As a heavy‑lift carrier, our customers trust us not only...
April 30, 2026

Federal and WA govts give green light on road-port project

Canberra and Perth have signed off on a $1.1 billion road network investment to connect the proposed Westport container terminal and redeveloped bulk terminal to...
Canberra and Perth have signed off on a $1.1 billion road network investment to connect the proposed Westport container terminal and redeveloped bulk terminal to boost long term trade and economic growth. Australia’s federal government will supply $552 million which must be matched by the Western Australia state government. Funding will deliver the first stage...
April 30, 2026

Vale Paul Nicholson

Shipping Australia is saddened to advise of the passing away of industry figure, Paul Nicholson. Paul worked in the marine industry for almost 58 years,...
Shipping Australia is saddened to advise of the passing away of industry figure, Paul Nicholson. Paul worked in the marine industry for almost 58 years, starting in 1967with Call Freight (N.Z.) of Auckland. He worked for a variety of companies including Royal Interocean Lines of Sydney, Hapag Lloyd, Universal Transport, Marine Air Transport, Holyman Marine...
April 30, 2026

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The 10th Phil Kelly OAM Perpetual Golf Challenge

May 14, 2026 @ 12:00pm
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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...
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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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