Tag: Australia

Tata Steel achieved a significant milestone by conducting its first full-laden voyage powered by B24 biofuel blend from East Coast Australia to India.

According to Reuters, BHP Group of Australia intends to welcome its initial ammonia-fueled bulk carrier by 2026 as part of its strategy to reduce shipping emissions.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has completed a major $1.2 million refurbishment of the remote Newman Reef aid to navigation (AtoN), located north-east of Thursday Island (Waiben) in the Torres Strait.

Australia and Singapore have launched a $20 million initiative, the Australia-Singapore Initiative on Low Emissions Technologies (ASLET), to reduce emissions in the maritime sector.

ABEL Energy is seeking to accelerate the possible building of a methanol manufacturing facility at the Cleveland Bay Industrial Park in the Townsville State Development Area by collaborating with the Port of Townsville. 

Singapore and Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formally collaborate on establishing the Singapore-Australia Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC).

The Albanese and Cook Governments have finalised a $140 million agreement to build a hydrogen hub in the Pilbara in Western Australia.

The Australian Government has strengthened its legislation to ensure the safety of workers on offshore oil and gas projects.

AMSA recently announced it will no longer accept any remote survey from an RO for a ship detained in Australia.

The maritime industry had 18 months to adjust to Australia's biofouling management rules, which ended in December 2023. Now, vessels visiting Australian waters are expected to fully comply with these regulations.