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Gladstone coal slows as rail lines remain cut
Part of Queensland's Blackwater rail system could remain closed until Tuesday, severely disrupting the supply of coal to the port of Gladstone.
NMSC makes progress on common safety platform
Initial attempts by the National Marine Safety Committee to create a single national jurisdiction for maritime safety has made progress despite having to deal with a maze of different regulations between states and territories.
Hanjin profits disappear, now $1.1bn in the red
South Korean line Hanjin Shipping plunged into the red last year posting a loss of US$1.1bn ($1.27bn), down from a net profit of US$323m in 2008.
MUA says AIMPE criticism is hypocritical
The Maritime Union of Australia has described as hypocritical claims its offshore energy wage negotiations have hurt officers and engineers.
AMSA refines faulty lifebuoy alert
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has updated its marine notice on potential defects with lifebuoys supplied by Veleria S. Giorgio of Italy.
Minemakers first phosphate samples leave Darwin
Minemakers has shipped its first containerised bulk samples of phosphate ore through Darwin.
Boskalis stays firm on Smit takeover offer
Dutch dredging company Boskalis will not upgrade its €1.15bn ($1.8bn) offer for Smit International, despite discontent among some Smit shareholders on the price.
OMC to expand into South America
Melbourne under-keel clearance system specialist OMC International will widen its global coverage next month by establishing a presence in South America.
