Tag: Australia

Global LNG trade reached 38.2 billion cubic feet per day in 2017, the largest annual volume increase on record, according to the Annual Report on LNG trade by GIIGNL. 2017 saw 19 LNG exporting countries and 40 LNG importing countries. Australia and US were among the countries with the largest increases in exports.

The University of Wollongong will collaborate with NSW Ports to examining how deep-water anchors affect seabed ecosystems. This project aims to benefit marine life not only in the waters off Port Kembla but at ports around Australia and worldwide. Initial investigations discovered large areas of rocky reef.

A new international cruise terminal will start operations in Brisbane within two years, as the Port of Brisbane and Carnival Australia announced they had reached a commercial agreement. The Brisbane International Cruise Terminal at Luggage Point will be operating by mid-2020.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has banned the Philippines-flagged cargo ship "Thorco Luna", as the ship was detained for a third time this year, because of consistently failing to meet international standards. The ship will not be permitted to enter any Australian port for a period of three months.

South Australia Government approved the widening of the Adelaide Outer Harbor Channel. The 40m widening will enable safe passage for vessels of larger size. In addition, a Dredge Management Plan will be implemented to provide a clear plan for the monitoring and management of possible dredging impacts.

The Danish Maritime Authority increased the international work on digitalization and e-navigation as it entered into a cooperation agreement with South Korea, Sweden, Australia and China. The agreement aims to strengthen the focus on digitalization in the maritime sector.

Australia's Department of Agriculture will conduct a criminal investigation for the company implicated in the death of 2,400 sheep from heat stress onboard the livestock carrier 'Awassi Express' in August 2017. Earlier, Australia announced that it will toughen its welfare standards on livestock carriers.

PwC Australia, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Port of Brisbane have collaborated to develop a ‘Trade Community System.’ The new system is intended to link supply chain information through blockchain technology to eliminate complexity in international trade.

Australian and New Zealand scientific research organisations have established the first formal collaboration aimed at promoting the safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operation of their research ships. The group entitled `Research Vessels Of New Zealand and Australia’ has been led by New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research.

On the aftermath of the death of 2,400 sheep from heat stress on the livestock carrier 'Awassi Express', Australia will require ships carrying live cattle and sheep exports to have an independent observer to ensure welfare standards. The country will also introduce new legislation to penalise any exporter that violates these standards.