MV Fisher assembles the Trident Pier
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MV Fisher assembles the Trident Pier

The 500m long pier was utilised by USNS Bob Hope to unload military vehicles,equipment containers and personnel.

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Cruise ship lost power in Sydney Harbour in alarming echo of Baltimore disaster
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Cruise ship lost power in Sydney Harbour in alarming echo of Baltimore disaster

A cruise ship suffered a blackout in Sydney Harbour in February in a scenario similar to that which led to the destruction of Baltimore’s Key Bridge.

  • byTim Barlass
‘Secret’ deals mean NSW taxpayers liable for port privatisations
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‘Secret’ deals mean NSW taxpayers liable for port privatisations

A potential liability of up to $4.3 billion is contained in previously secret deals that will be revealed by NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey on Thursday.

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India’s navy takes control of ship hijacked by Somali pirates

India’s navy takes control of ship hijacked by Somali pirates

The development came after men on the bulk carrier fired at an Indian warship in international waters on Friday.

Cows and tourists lock horns over Apollo Bay shipping plan

Cows and tourists lock horns over Apollo Bay shipping plan

A sea freight company’s proposal to move 20,000 cattle through the port of the Great Ocean Road tourist town to King Island each year has sparked fierce resistance.

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Stormy waters ahead for Sydney tall ship on 150th birthday
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Stormy waters ahead for Sydney tall ship on 150th birthday

Celebrations for the James Craig came after the death last week of the ship’s principal benefactor. A new financial lifeline is needed if it is to stay afloat.

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Close calls in WA's offshore industry
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Close calls in WA's offshore industry

Footage reveals near-misses on major WA offshore oil and gas projects.

Wharfies clinch 23% pay rise in end to ports fight

Wharfies clinch 23% pay rise in end to ports fight

Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke used the end of the stalemate between ports operator DP World and the maritime union to vindicate his refusal to intervene in the wage dispute.

  • byAngus Thompson
RSPCA urges sheep and cattle stuck off WA coast be offloaded before heatwave

RSPCA urges sheep and cattle stuck off WA coast be offloaded before heatwave

The ship was bound for the Middle East but as it neared the region it was turned away because of safety concerns due to Houthi rebels’ attacks on ships in the Red Sea.

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DP World wants workplace overhaul for ports

DP World wants workplace overhaul for ports

Representatives of the Dubai-based company warned recent multi-employer bargaining reforms would drag other stevedores into widespread strikes.

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Union boss invokes slavery,oppression and water slides in Instagram attack on Dubai

Union boss invokes slavery,oppression and water slides in Instagram attack on Dubai

Days after accusing Dubai without evidence of trying to bully the government into intervening in the wage dispute,Sally McManus appeared in a video to talk about human rights.

  • byAngus Thompson