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VESSEL REVIEW | Woolgoolga 30 – Australian rescue RIB to serve northern New South Wales
The Whiskey Project Group, the partnership formed by Australian boatbuilder Yamba Welding and Engineering (YWE) and New Zealand-based naval architecture...
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Australian Transport Safety Bureau cites misunderstanding, poor communication behind fatal pilot transfer mishap
Managers of the two vessels involved in a fatal crew transfer accident off Brisbane, Australia, had not ensured personnel had a common and complete...
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BOOK REVIEW | Girt by Sea: An Unreliable History of Australian Shipping
As one of our occasional columnists here on Baird Maritime, leading and long-experienced Australian marine engineer Kent Stewart is well known to and...
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VESSEL REVIEW | Medicat – Australian ferry company introduces new ambulance boat
Shipbuilder Commercial Marine Australia (CMA) has completed construction of a catamaran ambulance boat for Australian ferry operator SeaLink. The custom-designed...
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Focus on Emergency Service Vessels
The emergency services sector continues to expand as operators worldwide acquire newbuild vessels designed to take on specific roles. This week, we...
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Focus on Tug and Salvage Operations
This week on Baird Maritime, we once again take a closer look at new tugs and salvage vessels entering service worldwide. The lineup of reviewed vessels...
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OPINION | Time to re-establish the Royal Australian Fleet Auxiliary?
On December 14, 1944, the Royal Australian Fleet Auxiliary freighting tanker Bishopdale was in the Philippines in San Pedro Bay refuelling Australian...
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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | September 13 – New Philippine ferry, catamaran tour boat for Hawaiian waters and more
Deliveries include a new Ro-Pax ferry for a Philippine operator and a catamaran for a Hawaii-based tour company. A new cruise ship slated for Mediterranean...
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GEAR | Ferry leaders panels announced for 46th Annual Interferry Conference
Interferry has confirmed the lineup of participants on the two Ferry Leaders Panels at Interferry2023, the 47th Annual Interferry Conference. Interferry2023...
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