Industry coalition calls upon Infrastructure Minister King to follow a transparent Strategic Fleet consultation process

Earlier this week, an industry coalition comprised of Shipping Australia, the International Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Australia, and the Australian Meat Industry Council, called upon the Hon. Catherine […]

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Wärtsilä To Power Four Future-Proof Heavy Lift Vessels

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The technology group Wärtsilä will supply its hybrid propulsion system for four new heavy lift vessels being built at the Wuhu Shipyard in China, says an article published on their website.

Project cargo specialist

The vessels have been contracted by SAL Heavy Lift GmbH, a German heavy lift and project cargo specialist and part of the Harren Group, in cooperation with its joint-venture partner, Netherlands-based Jumbo Shipping.

There is an option for an additional two...

https://mfame.guru/wartsila-to-power-four-future-proof-heavy-lift-vessels/

MCC Marine wins QLD SAL Golf Day 2021!

Pictured: the players from Shipping Australia’s recent Queensland Golf Day

Congratulations to MCC Marine, a specialist marine surveying and insurance company, which lifted the Shipping Australia Golf Day Cup!

The Dennis Briant Cup was won by a team from AAL and the team from QUBE Logistics won the Chairman’s Trophy.

The Shipping Australia Queensland Industry Golf Day was held on Wednesday 21 April 2021 at the spectacular Wynnum Golf Club in Brisbane. Our popular annual event was attended by 104...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/mcc-marine-wins-qld-sal-golf-day-2021/

Port of Newcastle joins Shipping Australia!

Pictured: a ship berthed at Port of Newcastle’s Walsh Point. Photo supplied by Port of Newcastle.

Shipping Australia is delighted to welcome Port of Newcastle as our newest member!

Port of Newcastle has been operating for more than 220 years and is the largest port on Australia’s East Coast. The port handles $26 billion of trade, 4,400 ship movements and 164 million tonnes of cargo annually.

The port’s direct and flow-on contribution to Australia’s gross domestic product is almost $1.5 billion and...

https://shippingaustralia.com.au/port-of-newcastle-joins-shipping-australia/

SAL NSW Shipping Industry Golf Day announced – book now!

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Shipping Australia Limited (SAL) is pleased to announce that the annual SAL NSW Shipping Industry Golf Day will be held at the magnificent Coast Course at Little Bay on Wednesday 12th May 2021.

Due to daylight savings ending prior to our golf day this year, tee off will be at 12.30pm. Registration will commence at 11.30am.

Bookings are now open via our website.

We also have sponsorship opportunities as follows:

• Major event sponsor
• Drinks cart sponsor
•...

https://shippingaustralia.com.au/sal-nsw-shipping-industry-golf-day-announced-book-now/

SAL & Jumbo Intended Game Changing Joint Venture

Germany’s SAL and Dutch firm Jumbo announce their intention to form a joint venture, says  a press release published on their website.

Heavylift sector 

Consolidation in the heavylift sector shows no sign of slowing down with Germany’s SAL and Dutch firm Jumbo announcing their intention to form a joint venture.

The joint venture

Breakbulk and project cargo specialist SAL and heavylift transport and installation contractor Jumbo will combine a large part of their fleets, engineering and commercial...

https://mfame.guru/sal-jumbo-intended-game-changing-joint-venture/

SAL Heavy Lift Cargo Vessel Gets Grounded

SAL heavy lift gets grounded with wind turbine blades, reports Maritime Bulletin.

Read More: General Cargo Carrier Goes Adrift

Heavy lift cargo carrier aground

Heavy lift cargo ship IMKE ran aground while approaching Ogdensburg, northernmost port in New York State, St. Lawrence Seaway, at around 1830 UTC August 8.

The ship arrived at Ogdensburg from Montreal with cargo of wind turbines.

The stern is probably damaged. She was still aground as of 2300 UTC August 9 according to last AIS, tug or tugs...

https://mfame.guru/sal-heavy-lift-cargo-vessel-gets-grounded/