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Union call for probe into 'appalling' port cyberattack

Union call for probe into 'appalling' port cyberattack

Pressure is mounting for an investigation into what a port operator knew about the risks of a cyberattack that affected thousands of container deliveries.

Aussies urged to get on board an electric ferry future

Aussies urged to get on board an electric ferry future

Aussies urged to get on board an electric ferry future

Aussies urged to get on board an electric ferry future

Battery-powered boats could cut pollution and diesel fuel costs, according to a former Olympian visiting Australia to promote the technology.

Cruise ship doctor declares dual virus outbreaks over

Cruise ship doctor declares dual virus outbreaks over

Cruise ship doctor declares dual virus outbreaks over

Cruise ship doctor declares dual virus outbreaks over

The operators of a cruise ship docked in Adelaide have declared onboard outbreaks of COVID-19 and gastroenteritis are over.

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Industrial action compounds port cyber-attack fallout

Industrial action compounds port cyber-attack fallout

Major ports are almost back to full capacity following a large-scale cyber attack, with attention turning to industrial action threatening further disruptions.

Icebreaker forced refuelling detour costs cool $875,000

Icebreaker forced refuelling detour costs cool $875,000

It will cost an extra $875,000 for Australia's Antarctic icebreaker to refuel after bridge safety concerns prompted a detour of hundreds of kilometres.

Stranded luxury cruise ship pulled free in Greenland

Stranded luxury cruise ship pulled free in Greenland

The luxury Ocean Explorer cruise liner stranded in Greenland with 206 people onboard - including 90 Australians - has been pulled free at high tide.

Sick Antarctic expeditioner on way after 3000km rescue

Sick Antarctic expeditioner on way after 3000km rescue

Australia's icebreaker is travelling back to Hobart after successfully evacuating a sick expeditioner from an Antarctic research station.

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Torres Strait council's $66m maritime bills 'invalid'

Torres Strait council's $66m maritime bills 'invalid'

Torres Strait council's $66m maritime bills 'invalid'

Torres Strait council's $66m maritime bills 'invalid'

A court says $66 million in bills Australia's most northerly council sent to a shipping company were beyond the power conferred on the local authority.

Bridge safety worry forces icebreaker refuelling detour

Bridge safety worry forces icebreaker refuelling detour

Bridge safety worry forces icebreaker refuelling detour

Bridge safety worry forces icebreaker refuelling detour

Safety concerns mean Australia's $528 million icebreaker is unable to refuel in Hobart and must instead make a lengthy round trip to Tasmania's northwest.

NSW to scrap 'arcane' cruise vaccine, mask mandates

NSW to scrap 'arcane' cruise vaccine, mask mandates

NSW to scrap 'arcane' cruise vaccine, mask mandates

NSW to scrap 'arcane' cruise vaccine, mask mandates

NSW will push to scrap COVID-19 requirements for cruise ships as the state looks to move on from the pandemic and reignite the tourism sector.

UK uses Australia's east as launch pad into the Pacific

UK uses Australia's east as launch pad into the Pacific

UK uses Australia's east as launch pad into the Pacific

UK uses Australia's east as launch pad into the Pacific

A UK commanding officer says China's engagement in the Pacific cannot be overlooked as Britain attempts to expand its own presence in the region.

One conviction set aside over pony deaths on ferry

One conviction set aside over pony deaths on ferry

One conviction set aside over pony deaths on ferry

One conviction set aside over pony deaths on ferry

The Spirit of Tasmania ferry operator will get a chance to have one of its 29 convictions quashed over the deaths of 16 polo ponies.

Man charged after teens killed in boat towing accident

Man charged after teens killed in boat towing accident

Man charged after teens killed in boat towing accident

Man charged after teens killed in boat towing accident

An elderly man has been charged with negligently operating a boat six months after two teenager were killed after being towed in a boat in northern NSW.

Amphibious assault ship ready for Talisman Sabre drills

Amphibious assault ship ready for Talisman Sabre drills

Amphibious assault ship ready for Talisman Sabre drills

Amphibious assault ship ready for Talisman Sabre drills

Amphibious assault warship USS America has docked in Brisbane with its marines and strike fighters ahead of Talisman Sabre exercises in Australia's north.

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Electric ferry study could rock Brisbane's boats

Electric ferries, dubbed EVCats, could become the latest addition to Brisbane's public transport network following the announcement of a feasibility study.

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