VESSEL REVIEW | Burra & Girawaa – Australian port operator’s newest fireboats to serve Sydney Harbour and nearby areas

One of the two new firefighting vessels ordered by the Port Authority of New South Wales from the Birdon Group

The Port Authority of New South Wales in Australia recently took delivery of two new firefighting vessels in a series built by local company the Birdon Group. Named Burra (“Eel”) and Girawaa (“Stingray”) as a homage to the state’s Aboriginal heritage, the aluminium monohull vessels are designed to respond to major on-water incidents, including firefighting […]

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Extreme container disruption continues in Sydney despite industrial cease-fire

Ocean shipping and the landside container supply chain into and out of Sydney both remain extremely disrupted despite the ceasefire between the union and stevedores. Industrial action from a few weeks ago is the root-cause of the ongoing delays.

Shipping is fundamentally delayed; situation is not resolving quickly

Shipping Australia can confirm that there is currently a 21-day delay for some vessels calling at Patrick Terminals in Sydney and all vessel schedules are disrupted to some extent. For...

https://shippingaustralia.com.au/extreme-container-disruption-continues-in-sydney-despite-industrial-cease-fire/

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