The first of six Evolved Cape-class patrol boats slated for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) was recently launched at Austal’s shipyard in Henderson, Western Austral ..
Australian Border Force
19 vessels seized in two-week anti-IUU fishing operation off northern Australia
A number of foreign-flagged illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing vessels in Australia’s northern waters have been targeted in a two-week operation, th ..
ABF targets asbestos in imported building products
The Australian Border Force (ABF) is undertaking a targeted period of action against imported building products at risk of containing asbestos. Asbestos is a prohibited import. Breathing in asbestos fibres can have devastating health effects and is known to cause asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. Between 1 July 2020 and 31 March 2021, the ABF has served...
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OPINION | Boosting regional cooperation and training in maritime law enforcement
Maritime law enforcement (MLE) vessels are non-naval vessels employed on maritime law enforcement duties, primarily coastguard vessels, but also vessels of other MLE ..
Australian police seize cocaine-filled vessel off NSW coast
A 27-year-old South Australian man has appeared in Sydney Central Local Court following the seizure of approximately 200 kilograms of cocaine allegedly located on board a ..
OPINION | Exmouth base needed to plug naval gap between Perth and Darwin
To make sure that northern Australia is ready to support a range of defence contingencies, the region must have socially and economically prosperous communities. ..