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Latest news: Waterway and Maritime Transport
Lift-off for wharfies to strike as pay row hopes sink
Dock workers have permission to strike at some of Australia's busiest terminals in what could trigger major disruptions to the country's supply chains.
Jan 12, 2024
Wetlands trump offshore wind port despite energy push
A federal veto on a port hub for the huge towers, blades and turbines needed for the first offshore wind farm does not doom offshore wind, the treasurer says.
Jan 08, 2024
Houthi ships sunk as US repels attack on cargo vessel
Three Houthi ships have been sunk and ten militants killed by US forces repelling an attack on a container vessel in the Red Sea.
Dec 31, 2023
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Diplomacy favoured by PM over warship to Red Sea
Australia could contribute better to Middle East stability through diplomacy, says the prime minister as the government mulls a request to send a warship.
Dec 20, 2023
Carnival Australia shuns big city port over fee hike
Popular Carnival Australia lines Princess Cruises and Cunard will no longer sail from Melbourne in 2025-26 because of a jump in port fees and charges.
Nov 29, 2023
Fire-hit supply ship 'not prepared' for Southern Ocean
An Antarctic resupply ship that suffered a damaging engine fire was not adequately prepared for operations in the Southern Ocean, a safety report has found.
Nov 24, 2023
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.
Nov 20, 2023
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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.
Nov 14, 2023
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.
Nov 13, 2023
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.
Nov 13, 2023
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.
Nov 08, 2023
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.
Sep 14, 2023
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.
Sep 04, 2023
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.
Sep 04, 2023
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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.
Aug 24, 2023
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.
Aug 23, 2023
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.
Aug 07, 2023
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.
Jul 03, 2023
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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.
Jun 22, 2023
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.
Jun 20, 2023
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.
Jun 15, 2023
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