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Container ship fire after collision in Malaysia

  Fire has broken out on two container vessels in Malaysia’s Port Klang last night. The vessel, Al Riffa, was berthed at the wharf when it was struck by another container ship, the San Felipe, which was approaching the berth. The contact of the two vessels resulted in fire breaking out in the forward container […]

Australian Customs on a roll

A joint operation comprising of the NSW Police Force, Australian Federal Police (AFP), Australian Customs and Border Protection Services (ACBPS), NSW Crime Commision (NSWCC) and the Australian Crime Commission (ACC) has resulted in the arrest of a  29 year old United States national. The operation began on August 31st when the US National arrived into […]

Maritime Day – Fremantle Port

Fremantle Ports Maritime Day 2014 promises to be the biggest ever with a number of ships and boats alongside at Victoria Quay, a huge range of displays from the Royal Australian Navy and the maritime industry, an historic photo display of the port during wartime and a yacht race in the harbour. The annual expo […]

Fremantle Night Markets return

The Night markets at Victoria Quay, Fremantle are re-commencing for 2014 on the 12th November.  Head over to the Fremantle Ports website and check out the fantastic food that is being offered.  There is also dancers, musicians and other live entertainment. Wednesday nights 5-9pm – See you there!

Eleonora Maersk to the rescue

Late last week container ship Eleonora Maersk was on it’s way from Tanjung Pelepas to Rotterdam when it was called upon by Malta’s Rescue Coordination Centre. The rescue centre had received reports that over 200 migrants were in distress and requesting assistance, some 285 miles South East from Malta. The crew on board the Eleonora […]

The Maritime Industry

The Maritime Industry is a fascinating one.  With shipping making up 90% of the World’s Trade, almost everything that you come across in your day-to-day life has been touched by shipping in one way or another. Here is a fantastic info graphic below that provides some amazing facts on the Maritime Industry.  Full credit to […]

Piracy – The Plague of Seafaring

Piracy is a very real issue in shipping.  There have been over a hundred incidents this year alone, cementing the fact that piracy is on the rise. Below is another fantastic info graphic from this company showing us in detail some interesting facts on piracy.

Two charged after importing precursor drugs

A joint operation spanning two states has resulted in two men being charged after 50 litres of liquid containing pseudoephedrine was seized. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) began this operation back in June of 2013 after receiving intelligence from the Australian Crime Commission (ACC) on the possible importation of precursor chemicals through a chemical supply […]

Ebola and Shipping

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) have recently issued an infographic on avoiding the Ebola Virus Disease whilst traveling on a ship or whilst in port. Whilst this may not apply to many most of you, we thought that the images were handy.  We also think that the threat of the Ebola virus shouldn’t be the […]