Vessel size

Australia – meeting the demands of global vessel size growth

Port of Brisbane CEO, Roy Cummins, writes:

“There has been a lot of discussion in Australia recently regarding the future of ports and, specifically, the future of vessel size in Australia and the capacity of ports to cater for that growth.

“It shouldn’t come as a surprise to hear that while some stakeholders appear to be discovering this issue now, the ports sector has been planning for this for years.

“Fundamentally, ports are infrastructure businesses. It is up to us to invest in the...

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Opinion: ANL calls for consideration of larger vessels in Australia & New Zealand

Pictured: a large containership underway; Photo – Maritime Filming UK from Pixabay

Ships have been getting bigger and bigger over recent years. Vessels that were once seen as innovative in terms of their size and capability are already on the list of “the former greats” as newer and larger ships are developed, taking the industry’s trunk routes to new heights in scale and sustainability.

For many in the industry, this development in terms of increased size and capability is not only a reality,...

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European Ports Urged to Team Up and Tackle Cruise Ship Problems

  • Venice’s port authority has called on Europe’s most popular cruise ship destinations to close ranks in tackling the dangers posed by massive vessels.
  • The growing size of vessels and their environmental impact, along with over-tourism are creating a state of conflict at the ports. 

Venice has called on other popular cruise destinations to unite in an appeal for new cruise ship rules, reports the Guardian. 

Appeal to the ports 

Pino Musolino, chairman of the northern Adriatic Sea port authority,...

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