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Dual-fuel LNG ship engines approach 1,000 orders, says manufacturer; LNG continues to dominate alternative ship fuels
Container ships and car carriers have been major beneficiaries of the a dual-fuel engine that can run on liquefied natural gas or heavy fuel oil, according to an interpretation of […]
Global aviation, maritime, telecoms bodies sound alarm on jamming and spoofing of satellites
By the International Maritime Organization Increasing incidents of interference with aviation, maritime and other satellite telecommunications services mean States need to urgently enhance their protection of a critical radio-frequency band, […]
U.S. proposed penalty on Chinese shipping could be of doubtful legality
A proposed, cumulative, penalty on Chinese shipping in the U.S. might be unconstitutional, several submitters to the U.S. Trade Representative Office have said. For example, internationally-regarded shipping expert, John D McCown, […]
U.S. shipping expert slams USTR proposal
Internationally regarded container shipping expert, John D McCown, has slammed the U.S. Trade Representative’s proposal to heavily penalise China-connected shipping in the United States, arguing that it appears that whoever […]
https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/u-s-shipping-expert-slams-ustr-proposal/
World Shipping Council rails against USTR proposal
“Unfortunately, USTR’s proposed port fees and restrictions on carriage of exports fail as a matter of policy and law. These proposed remedies would cause serious harm to wide swaths of […]
https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/world-shipping-council-rails-against-ustr-proposal/
Red Sea crisis resumes with bombings in Yemen and attacks on warships in the Red Sea
Terrorist groups plaguing shipping in the Red Sea have resumed attacks on warships in the area, after the U.S. launched a series of air strikes in Yemen on or about […]
First MO32 checklist development workshop at Shipping Australia’s office
The first MO32 Checklist Development Workshop, in collaboration with AMSA, was held on 20 March at the Shipping Australia office. The MO32 checklist development is part of an initiative project […]
AMSA issues safety alert on container packing and stowage
A safety alert on structural failures and improving stowage of cargo transport units in Australian ports has been issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. The aim is to raise […]
https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/amsa-issues-safety-alert-on-container-packing-and-stowage/
Mega-tsunami could smash ports around Asia causing lengthy closures and $$$ billions of disruption
A tsunami originating from a major earthquake at the Manila Trench could potentially cause widespread and lengthy east Asian port closures, scientists have discovered. There would also a greater disruption […]