The 500m long pier was utilised by USNS Bob Hope to unload military vehicles,equipment containers and personnel.
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.
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.
The development came after men on the bulk carrier fired at an Indian warship in international waters on Friday.
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.
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.
Footage reveals near-misses on major WA offshore oil and gas projects.
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.
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.
Representatives of the Dubai-based company warned recent multi-employer bargaining reforms would drag other stevedores into widespread strikes.
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.