Darwin Port should continue to be subject to regulatory oversight of access to, and pricing of, services – that’s the main conclusion of Utilities Commission of the Northern Territory.
Today marks 12 months since the release of the “optimal pathway” Australia needed to follow to acquire a force of nuclear-powered and conventionally-armed attack submarines (SSNs) under the AUKUS agreement with the United States and the UK.
Don’t be fooled by the word “pictorial” in its title. While it does include some first-rate pictures, this book is much more than that.
New Zealand-based power generation company Meridian Energy has unveiled its plans to operate an electric hydrofoil shuttle ferry as a daily transport vessel for its staff and contractors.
Singapore-based offshore services provider Kim Heng, through wholly owned subsidiary Kim Heng Marine and Oilfield (KHMO), has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Australia-headquartered the Mansam Group to cooperate in relation to offshore wind farm projects and other offshore projects.
Best RIB Pilot Boat – Aldebaran – Naiad Design (Whiskey Project Group) New Zealand-based Naiad Design (part of the Whiskey Project Group) is renowned globally for its, usually, aluminium-hulled rigid inflatable boats that are used for patrol, rescue, assault, tourist and pilotage, among other operations. Aldebaran has ..
Baird Maritime once more highlights the ever important fishing and aquaculture sector by reviewing newbuild vessels entering service around the world.
Best Medium Fish Farm Support Vessel – San Little Glory – Southern Ocean Solutions One of a pair of Australian-designed fish farm work boats built for two separate New Zealand salmon farmer owners. Highly purposeful, the 18- by 10-metre steel catamarans were designed and built to handle a multitude of fish farm support ..
Fisheries New Zealand is asking for feedback on proposed changes to catch limits and other settings across a range of Aotearoa New Zealand’s fisheries as part of its twice-yearly sustainability review.
A magistrate has warned a 33-year-old Safety Bay man in Mandurah Court this week that, if he ever decided to fish for crabs again, he must measure them immediately.
Best Medium Fish Farm Support Vessel – San Little Glory – Southern Ocean Solutions One of a pair of Australian-designed fish farm work boats built for two separate New Zealand salmon farmer owners. Highly purposeful, the 18- by 10-metre steel catamarans were designed and built to handle a multitude of fish farm support ..
Fisheries New Zealand is asking for feedback on proposed changes to catch limits and other settings across a range of Aotearoa New Zealand’s fisheries as part of its twice-yearly sustainability review.
A magistrate has warned a 33-year-old Safety Bay man in Mandurah Court this week that, if he ever decided to fish for crabs again, he must measure them immediately.
Today marks 12 months since the release of the “optimal pathway” Australia needed to follow to acquire a force of nuclear-powered and conventionally-armed attack submarines (SSNs) under the AUKUS agreement with the United States and the UK.
Released 10 months after the defence strategic review (DSR), the annexed and long-awaited review of the Royal Australian Navy’s surface combatant fleet has finally brought some much-needed clarity on the RAN’s ambitions to expand and add potency to its current inventory of eight frigates and three destroyers.
Over decades, a truism has matured that modern technology, surveillance systems and weapons have evolved to the point where surface warships will not survive in a high intensity conflict. So, given the major increase in the size and lethality of the Royal Australian Navy announced this week, how has that thinking changed?
New Zealand-based power generation company Meridian Energy has unveiled its plans to operate an electric hydrofoil shuttle ferry as a daily transport vessel for its staff and contractors.
Best Small Tourist Boat – Pearl of Siam – SeaCat Ships This simple but well-appointed aluminium catamaran tourist cruise boat is emblematic of the work of SeaCat Ships. Light, safe, economical, comfortable and seaworthy, it is also very attractive. It will operate around Koh Chang (Elephant Island), the very popular ..
Honolulu-based tour operator Hawaii Dolphin recently acquired a new wildlife excursion vessel built to a design by New Zealand naval architecture firm Teknicraft Design.
Darwin Port should continue to be subject to regulatory oversight of access to, and pricing of, services – that’s the main conclusion of Utilities Commission of the Northern Territory.
Ocean Island, Central Pacific, 1964. Standing on a plank stage hanging off the side of a ship with another cadet, I was unenthusiastically cleaning some rust spots, whilst the ship waited to load phosphate. We were close to the surface of these clear blue waters, with two-metre reef sharks cruising below.
Best FRP Pilot Boat – Wardan – Hart Marine Australia’s Hart Marine, once a famous builder of large racing yachts, has in more recent times appeared frequently among Baird Maritime’s Best Of awards. Its innovative, refined, safe and very high quality pilot boats are now seen in many Australian and New Zealand ports ..
Engine supplier Power Equipment recently welcomed Smartgyro, a provider of marine gyroscopic stabilisation technology, into its selection of brands.
The 47th Annual Interferry Conference will take place in Hobart, Tasmania, on November 4 to 8, 2023. With focus on elevating the customer experience and sustainability, expert presentations will feature the latest trends in tourism, service automation, and onboard entertainment, as well as ship construction and conversion ..
Readers of Baird Maritime know that marine engines and propulsion systems are regularly featured on these pages. This time, though, we devote another feature week to these highly important components of all forms of marine transport, from small general use workboats to some of the largest ships currently plying the ..
In my last column I criticised the manning of a tug – not because the crew were female, but because there were only two of them.
A new ferry ordered by Scottish shipowner Caledonian Maritime Assets (CMAL) was launched into the water for the first time on Saturday, March 16.
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