New Zealand's government has passed rules mandating anti-COVID vaccinations for border workers, including personnel who work at seaports. Affected workers are forbidden from carrying out work unless vaccinated. The new COVID-19 Public Health … [Read more...]
Australia and Papua New Guinea sign MoU on maritime infrastructure investment
Yesterday, 30 June 2021, the governments of Australia and Papua New Guinea signed a Memorandum of Understanding in which a framework for cooperation in PNG's maritime infrastructure sector was agreed. It is hoped that activities flowing-on from the … [Read more...]
Victoria announces board of new Ports Victoria
The Victorian Government has appointed a new board for Victoria’s new state-wide ports body, Ports Victoria. Howard Ronaldson will chair the new body, which brings together the Victorian Regional Channels Authority (VRCA) and Victorian Ports … [Read more...]
New marine base for the Port of Bundaberg
Gladstone Ports Corporation’s (GPC) Bundaberg Port is growing, with Pacific Tug Group to commence works on the new Pacific Marine Base. Pacific Tug Group, an Australian-owned provider of specialised maritime services, confirmed the development at … [Read more...]
World leaders commit to 100% sustainable ocean management; shipping and ports targeted for decarbonisation
Leaders from 14 countries, including Australia's Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, and heavyweight-countries such as Indonesia, Japan and Mexico, have set out an ocean action agenda. The 14 countries form the "The High Level Panel for a Sustainable … [Read more...]