Shipping News

Port Strike Settled
Word just in that the ‘Industrial action’, aka strike, planned for Fremantle Port tomorrow and Monday will not go ahead,…
Storms Shut Port
The Shipping News found itself atop Cantonment Hill around lunchtime today to capture a stormy day vista. A tad brave,…
Pilot on Board – a photographic exhibition at WA Maritime Museum
A new photographic exhibition opened at Fremantle’s Maritime Museum yesterday. [caption id="attachment_44026" align="alignnone" width="800"] Pilot on Board opening. L to…
Breaking News! South Mole to re-open to vehicles
In breaking news, Fremantle Ports have announced that South Mole will re-open to vehicles following a period of public consultation.…
Interview with Rebecca James – Cruise ship waste disruptor
Rebecca James has dedicated over 30 years across the mining, government and industry sectors, to implementing practical solutions for enhanced…
Indigenous led research vessel launched with smoking ceremony
A newly-refurbished vessel, Marine 2, was launched last Friday morning with a traditional Noongar smoking ceremony at the Sardine Jetty…
New study says recent shipping fuel standards changes adding to global warming
A new study, in the authoritative journal Nature, has found that reducing emissions of sulfur dioxide from shipping may have…
Ships’ Godmothers anything but a thing of the past!
A new ship is only official once it’s been christened, typically by its Godmother and sometimes a Godfather — where…
Penholders and public profit from FFBH/Capo D’Orlando Drive improvements
Last year, the Fremantle Harbours Master Plan was launched. It identified the need to improve facilities for recreational boating in…