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YSA Autumn Seminar and Drinks: “Managing Geopolitical Risks to Shipping”

Join us for a presentation by Dr Robin Bowley of UTS, followed by canapes, drinking and networking. Young Shipping Australia welcomes you to its first...
Join us for a presentation by Dr Robin Bowley of UTS, followed by canapes, drinking and networking. Young Shipping Australia welcomes you to its first event of the year. Join us for a presentation by Dr Robin Bowley of UTS on “Managing Geopolitical Risks to Shipping”, followed by canapes, drinks and networking. Start time: Please arrive...
March 25, 2026

Middle East War 2026: update of 20 March 2026

Escalation of the war in the Middle East has taken place with an attack on installations on the Iranian South Pars gas field and a...
Escalation of the war in the Middle East has taken place with an attack on installations on the Iranian South Pars gas field and a subsequent retaliatory Iranian attack on the Qatari Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas facility. South Pars straddles the Qatari-Iranian Persian Gulf maritime border. Iran uses South Pars to provide domestic energy...
March 20, 2026

Middle East War 2026: European nations, Japan, Canada, declare “readiness” to contribute to the Strait

Seven nations have overnight declared that they are ready to “contribute to appropriate efforts” to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and have...
Seven nations have overnight declared that they are ready to “contribute to appropriate efforts” to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and have welcomed the commitment of nations who are engaging in preparatory planning. The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, and Canada released the statement yesterday. “We express our deep...
March 20, 2026

IMO’s autonomous ship code – what it means for us

“IMO’s Autonomous Ship Code: What it Means for Us,” was a presentation hosted at Mills Oakley Offices on March 19, 2026 and delivered by Mehrangiz...
“IMO’s Autonomous Ship Code: What it Means for Us,” was a presentation hosted at Mills Oakley Offices on March 19, 2026 and delivered by Mehrangiz Shahbakhsh and Capt. Melwyn Noronha from Shipping Australia Limited (SAL) to the Sydney Marine Discussion Group. The presentation focused on the draft non-mandatory IMO MASS Code, which is expected to...
March 20, 2026

Middle East War 2026: millions of people at risk say six nations – Gulf maritime evacuation corridor proposed

Six nations have proposed to the International Maritime Organization that a safe maritime corridor be set-up to allow the safe evacuation of seafarers and ships...
Six nations have proposed to the International Maritime Organization that a safe maritime corridor be set-up to allow the safe evacuation of seafarers and ships from the Persian Gulf. IMO Secretariat documents state that as of about 13 march 2026 there are about 3,200 vessels confined to the west of the Strait of Hormuz with...
March 20, 2026

Middle East War 2026: IMO Council condemns attacks on shipping, calls for safe-passage framework in Strait of Hormuz

The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has strongly condemned the threats and attacks against vessels and purported closure of the Strait of Hormuz,...
The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has strongly condemned the threats and attacks against vessels and purported closure of the Strait of Hormuz, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which have adversely affected merchant and commercial vessels and threatened the safety and welfare of seafarers. The Council called for a coordinated approach...
March 20, 2026

YSA Autumn Seminar and Drinks: “Managing Geopolitical Risks to Shipping”

Join us for a presentation by Dr Robin Bowley of UTS, followed by canapes, drinking and networking. Young Shipping Australia welcomes you to its first...
Join us for a presentation by Dr Robin Bowley of UTS, followed by canapes, drinking and networking. Young Shipping Australia welcomes you to its first event of the year. Join us for a presentation by Dr Robin Bowley of UTS on “Managing Geopolitical Risks to Shipping”, followed by canapes, drinks and networking. Start time: Please arrive...
March 25, 2026

Middle East War 2026: update of 20 March 2026

Escalation of the war in the Middle East has taken place with an attack on installations on the Iranian South Pars gas field and a...
Escalation of the war in the Middle East has taken place with an attack on installations on the Iranian South Pars gas field and a subsequent retaliatory Iranian attack on the Qatari Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas facility. South Pars straddles the Qatari-Iranian Persian Gulf maritime border. Iran uses South Pars to provide domestic energy...
March 20, 2026

Middle East War 2026: European nations, Japan, Canada, declare “readiness” to contribute to the Strait

Seven nations have overnight declared that they are ready to “contribute to appropriate efforts” to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and have...
Seven nations have overnight declared that they are ready to “contribute to appropriate efforts” to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and have welcomed the commitment of nations who are engaging in preparatory planning. The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, and Canada released the statement yesterday. “We express our deep...
March 20, 2026

IMO’s autonomous ship code – what it means for us

“IMO’s Autonomous Ship Code: What it Means for Us,” was a presentation hosted at Mills Oakley Offices on March 19, 2026 and delivered by Mehrangiz...
“IMO’s Autonomous Ship Code: What it Means for Us,” was a presentation hosted at Mills Oakley Offices on March 19, 2026 and delivered by Mehrangiz Shahbakhsh and Capt. Melwyn Noronha from Shipping Australia Limited (SAL) to the Sydney Marine Discussion Group. The presentation focused on the draft non-mandatory IMO MASS Code, which is expected to...
March 20, 2026

Middle East War 2026: millions of people at risk say six nations – Gulf maritime evacuation corridor proposed

Six nations have proposed to the International Maritime Organization that a safe maritime corridor be set-up to allow the safe evacuation of seafarers and ships...
Six nations have proposed to the International Maritime Organization that a safe maritime corridor be set-up to allow the safe evacuation of seafarers and ships from the Persian Gulf. IMO Secretariat documents state that as of about 13 march 2026 there are about 3,200 vessels confined to the west of the Strait of Hormuz with...
March 20, 2026

Middle East War 2026: IMO Council condemns attacks on shipping, calls for safe-passage framework in Strait of Hormuz

The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has strongly condemned the threats and attacks against vessels and purported closure of the Strait of Hormuz,...
The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has strongly condemned the threats and attacks against vessels and purported closure of the Strait of Hormuz, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which have adversely affected merchant and commercial vessels and threatened the safety and welfare of seafarers. The Council called for a coordinated approach...
March 20, 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!   Thank you to law firm Colin Biggers & Paisley We would like to...

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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