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Middle East War Update – week ending 24 April 2026

The security situation for shipping around the Strait of Hormuz has been complicated in the last few weeks. The situation is constantly in flux with...
The security situation for shipping around the Strait of Hormuz has been complicated in the last few weeks. The situation is constantly in flux with announcements made only to be contradicted a short time later. Travel through, or near, the Strait Two separate maritime blockades are now in effect: one by Iran and one by...
April 24, 2026

DNV and Singapore Institute to co-develop a Master of Science in Vessel Management

Class society DNV and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) will co-develop and deliver a specialised Master of Science in Vessel Management. The new Master’s-level...
Class society DNV and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) will co-develop and deliver a specialised Master of Science in Vessel Management. The new Master’s-level programme is designed to support engineering and naval architecture graduates with limited or no onboard experience, as well as other maritime professionals, who are interested in moving into technical superintendent...
April 24, 2026

ABS and Fleet Robotics team up for autonomous hull-cleaning robots

Class society ABS and vertical-climbing robot developer, Fleet Robotics, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing autonomous hull cleaning and inspecting robots....
Class society ABS and vertical-climbing robot developer, Fleet Robotics, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing autonomous hull cleaning and inspecting robots. Patrick Ryan, ABS Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer said: “It is an honor to work alongside Fleet Robotics to advance autonomous robotic systems for the industry. This collaboration...
April 24, 2026

Ultra-advanced green tugboat launched by “K” Line subisidiary

Seagate Corp, a subsidiary of Japanese shipping major “K” Line has had a state-of-the-art environmentally friendly tugboat built. The new vessel runs on conventional marine...
Seagate Corp, a subsidiary of Japanese shipping major “K” Line has had a state-of-the-art environmentally friendly tugboat built. The new vessel runs on conventional marine fuel oil but it is also equipped with a biofuel blender manufactured by Conhira Co. The blender can blend conventional marine fuel oil and biofuel at the blending ratio of...
April 24, 2026

IMO launches global net zero fuel and infrastructure study

A study to take a snapshot of the shipping industry’s global capability to go green has been launched by the International Maritime Organization. “Meeting the...
A study to take a snapshot of the shipping industry’s global capability to go green has been launched by the International Maritime Organization. “Meeting the ambitions in IMO’s GHG Strategy to reach net-zero GHG emissions from international shipping by or around 2050 will require scaling up global markets for renewable fuels (including sustainable biofuels and...
April 24, 2026

IMO tackles maritime fraud and shonky flags

A new set of guidelines to improve transparency and due diligence in ship registration, as well as prevent fraudulent registrations and a misuse of flags,...
A new set of guidelines to improve transparency and due diligence in ship registration, as well as prevent fraudulent registrations and a misuse of flags, has been approved by the International Maritime Organization’s Legal Committee. The IMO said that that there is a regulatory gap in the global maritime industry owing to a lack of...
April 24, 2026

Middle East War Update – week ending 24 April 2026

The security situation for shipping around the Strait of Hormuz has been complicated in the last few weeks. The situation is constantly in flux with...
The security situation for shipping around the Strait of Hormuz has been complicated in the last few weeks. The situation is constantly in flux with announcements made only to be contradicted a short time later. Travel through, or near, the Strait Two separate maritime blockades are now in effect: one by Iran and one by...
April 24, 2026

DNV and Singapore Institute to co-develop a Master of Science in Vessel Management

Class society DNV and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) will co-develop and deliver a specialised Master of Science in Vessel Management. The new Master’s-level...
Class society DNV and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) will co-develop and deliver a specialised Master of Science in Vessel Management. The new Master’s-level programme is designed to support engineering and naval architecture graduates with limited or no onboard experience, as well as other maritime professionals, who are interested in moving into technical superintendent...
April 24, 2026

ABS and Fleet Robotics team up for autonomous hull-cleaning robots

Class society ABS and vertical-climbing robot developer, Fleet Robotics, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing autonomous hull cleaning and inspecting robots....
Class society ABS and vertical-climbing robot developer, Fleet Robotics, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing autonomous hull cleaning and inspecting robots. Patrick Ryan, ABS Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer said: “It is an honor to work alongside Fleet Robotics to advance autonomous robotic systems for the industry. This collaboration...
April 24, 2026

Ultra-advanced green tugboat launched by “K” Line subisidiary

Seagate Corp, a subsidiary of Japanese shipping major “K” Line has had a state-of-the-art environmentally friendly tugboat built. The new vessel runs on conventional marine...
Seagate Corp, a subsidiary of Japanese shipping major “K” Line has had a state-of-the-art environmentally friendly tugboat built. The new vessel runs on conventional marine fuel oil but it is also equipped with a biofuel blender manufactured by Conhira Co. The blender can blend conventional marine fuel oil and biofuel at the blending ratio of...
April 24, 2026

IMO launches global net zero fuel and infrastructure study

A study to take a snapshot of the shipping industry’s global capability to go green has been launched by the International Maritime Organization. “Meeting the...
A study to take a snapshot of the shipping industry’s global capability to go green has been launched by the International Maritime Organization. “Meeting the ambitions in IMO’s GHG Strategy to reach net-zero GHG emissions from international shipping by or around 2050 will require scaling up global markets for renewable fuels (including sustainable biofuels and...
April 24, 2026

IMO tackles maritime fraud and shonky flags

A new set of guidelines to improve transparency and due diligence in ship registration, as well as prevent fraudulent registrations and a misuse of flags,...
A new set of guidelines to improve transparency and due diligence in ship registration, as well as prevent fraudulent registrations and a misuse of flags, has been approved by the International Maritime Organization’s Legal Committee. The IMO said that that there is a regulatory gap in the global maritime industry owing to a lack of...
April 24, 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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