Aurora Australis Archives - Baird Maritime

December 30, 2020

REMINISCENCES | The best little shipyard in the world

Written by Kent Stewart on December 30, 2020. Posted in Ausmarine - Featured, Ausmarine - Maritime Security, Ausmarine - Passenger Vessels, Ausmarine - Shipping and Offshore, Ausmarine Vessel Reviews, Dry Cargo World, Ferries, Harbour Tugs and Operation, Icebreaking, Marine Research and Training, Ships (Naval), Work Boat World Features.

Carrington Slipways, “the best little shipyard in the world”. A phrase that I heard often from shipowners right through to the yard workers themselves. A family-owned ..

March 17, 2020

Icebreaker Aurora Australis departs on final voyage before retirement

Written by Baird Maritime on March 17, 2020. Posted in Ausmarine - Marine Projects, Icebreaking.

The final operational voyage of Australia’s Antarctic icebreaker Aurora Australis departed Hobart last week for sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island. The ship’s ..

June 2, 2017

First steel cut for Australian Antarctic supply research vessel

Written by Baird Maritime on June 2, 2017. Posted in Ausmarine - Passenger Vessels, Marine Research and Training.

Marking the commencement of construction of the Damen Antarctic supply research vessel (ASRV), a steel cutting ceremony has been held at Damen Shipyards Galati, Romania. ..

April 3, 2020

Dutch vessel to temporarily serve Australia’s Antarctic resupply effort

Written by Baird Maritime on April 3, 2020. Posted in Ausmarine - Marine Projects, Icebreaking, Offshore Construction.

The Dutch-flagged construction support vessel MPV Everest has been selected by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) for the resupply of its Antarctic stations and ..

March 13, 2019

FEATURE | Does Australia need a merchant shipping fleet?

Written by Sam Bateman on March 13, 2019. Posted in Ausmarine - Shipping and Offshore, Ship World, Ship World Features.

If elected to government, Australia's opposition Labor Party says it will enhance Australia’s economic sovereignty and national security by creating a strategic ..

April 2, 2020

Australian icebreaker Aurora Australis returns home from final operational voyage

Written by Baird Maritime on April 2, 2020. Posted in Ausmarine - Marine Projects, Icebreaking.

The Australian icebreaker Aurora Australis has arrived into its homeport of Hobart for the final time after more than 30 years of service under the Australian Antarctic ..

August 16, 2018

AU$200m investment for Tasmania’s ports

Written by Baird Maritime on August 16, 2018. Posted in Ausmarine - Shipping and Offshore, Marine Research and Training, Port World.

TasPorts today released its "port master plans" to ensure the Australian state of Tasmania’s port facilities meet future demand and support the state’s economic ..