The Australian fishing industry lost one of its renowned pioneers last week. Bob Mostyn, former managing director of the major seafood exporter Craig Mostyn and Co, died at the age of 93. He facilitated a fascinating and illuminating trip for me on the maiden voyage of the company’s then new and revolutionary prawn ..
As the out of office messages continue to ping back, and the summer holiday season draws on, it’s time to share a few more ideas for poolside reading or beachside listening. We cover scandals at sea, murder, corruption ashore, and a 1970s hit single that must be playing in the lobby of a certain oil company in the UK this ..
This week, we once again look into a selection of vessels performing a broad range of roles in the maritime security sector. Naval vessels again feature prominently, with two recent patrol boat deliveries to Australia, a new corvette completed for Saudi Arabia, and an offshore crewboat with modifications that will enable it ..
This month’s focus on the marine projects sector encompasses a range of vessels serving various duties. Dredgers have begun operating in the cold waters of the Russian Arctic and in the North Sea off the Dutch coast. Also featured are two floating crane vessels for Bangladesh and China. Dredging and Land Reclamation ..
I have a general rule that the only way to truly get to know a region is to travel through it by the most inconvenient means. This usually involves finding the cheapest ticket possible. In India, for example, this means squeezing myself into overpopulated train carriages or buses. However, in northern Europe, the most ..
China has reacted strongly to Australia’s intention to acquire a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS agreement with the US and UK. Since the announcement in September, Beijing has taken a stance of lofty and profound opposition to this development, labelling it provocative, destabilising, betraying ..
This week, we once again look into a selection of vessels performing a broad range of roles in the maritime security sector. Naval vessels again feature prominently, with ..
Australian port operator TasPorts has confirmed that one of two tugs that sank in the Port of Devonport in Tasmania after being struck by a manoeuvring cargo vessel earli ..
Austal Australia has delivered the first two of a planned six Evolved Cape-class patrol boats slated for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The DNV-classed aluminium monohu ..
I have a general rule that the only way to truly get to know a region is to travel through it by the most inconvenient means. This usually involves finding the cheapest t ..
Australian port operator TasPorts has confirmed that one of two tugs that sank in the Port of Devonport in Tasmania after being struck by a manoeuvring cargo vessel earli ..
Austal Australia has delivered the first two of a planned six Evolved Cape-class patrol boats slated for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The DNV-classed aluminium monohu ..
I have a general rule that the only way to truly get to know a region is to travel through it by the most inconvenient means. This usually involves finding the cheapest t ..
Australian port operator TasPorts has confirmed that one of two tugs that sank in the Port of Devonport in Tasmania after being struck by a manoeuvring cargo vessel earli ..
Finnish cargo shipping company Bore, a company under Netherlands-based the Spliethoff Group, recently took delivery of a new Ro-Lo vessel. Designed by Dutch naval archite ..
Finnish shipping company Finnlines has taken delivery of the second and third freight-only Ro-Ro vessels in a series of three built for the company by China Merchants Jin ..
The Australian fishing industry lost one of its renowned pioneers last week. Bob Mostyn, former managing director of the major seafood exporter Craig Mostyn and Co, died ..
Illegal fishing activities conducted by Vietnamese vessels have spiked during the first six months of 2022, with most boats caught encroaching into the waters of Indonesi ..
Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has confirmed that €10.5 million (US$10.65 million) will be allotted for capital works includi ..
Light Structures, a supplier of fibre optic condition monitoring systems based on Fibre Bragg Grating technology (FBG), has been selected to provide a hull Stress monitor ..
Lamor has entered into a collaboration agreement with MetOcean Telematics, a Canadian company providing full-spectrum telemetry products, options, and solutions for envir ..
The AD Ports Group has confirmed that the UAE’s capital will serve as the host city for the 2023 edition of the IAPH World Ports Conference. The organisers of this year ..
Australian port operator TasPorts has confirmed that one of two tugs that sank in the Port of Devonport in Tasmania after being struck by a manoeuvring cargo vessel earli ..
South Port New Zealand has contracted local firm Heron Construction Company to remove fractured or fragmented rock that remains in the port entrance channel following pre ..
*By signing up you accept our privacy policy and conditions of use
Baird Maritime, launched in 1978, is one of the world's premier maritime publishing houses.
The company produces the leading maritime new portal BairdMaritime.com, home of the world famous Work Boat World, Fishing Boat World, Ship World, Ausmarine, and Commercial Mariner sub-sites, and the industry-leading ship brokerage platforms WorkBoatWorld.com and ShipWorld.com.
Contact us: [email protected]
© Copyright - Baird Maritime