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DNV urges sacking of incompetent crew

Ship owners must be prepared to fire incompetent crew if it is to stem an industry-wide increase in casualties, classification society DNV has warned.

Patrick calls on MUA to engage in arbritration

Patrick Stevedores has asked the Maritime Union of Australia to enter into voluntary conciliation and arbitration before Fair Work Australia.

Maersk acts against illegal hardwood in boxes

Maersk Line has introduced a new box procurement policy aimed at reducing the amount of illegally logged tropical hardwood used in its containers.

Second reading for Navigation Amendment Bill

Federal transport minister, Anthony Albanese, has given the second reading in the House of Representatives on the Navigation Amendment Bill (2011), which will modify the Navigation Act (1912).

South Port cargo volumes leap 23%

A 23% increase in total cargo volumes has led South Port, New Zealand to review its profit forecast.

Fracking could cause reshuffle of tanker trades

Global oil shipping could face a decline of 5% in average tonne-miles of oil cargo shipped as shale oil could help the US become self-sufficient by 2025.

VTA renews push for longer ECP hours

Victorian Transport Association deputy head Neil Chambers has used the annual CBFCA Southern Region Conference to deliver a salvo at shipping lines.