Shipping & Sailing

There’s no HMAS Freo, but there is HMAS Perth – and she’s on the move
The Anzac class frigate HMAS Perth has just departed Fleet Base West on Garden Island to commence the Australian Defence Force’s fifth…
Westport’s New Container Port Design
Westport, in the Westport Business Case published in 2024, identified the preferred design for the $7.2 billion future container port…
Ruby Princess
Ruby Princess is back in the cruise news. Do you remember her? Jean Hudson reports on the latest challenge Ruby…
Spain ends the Roos’ SailGP reign — but …
Slingsby’s grip on the title has never been tighter. Jean Hudson reports on Canada Sail Grand Prix, Halifax | June 20–21,…
Watch Out for New Patrol Boat
Henderson shipyard marks a new era in national maritime border security. Jean Hudson reports. Austal has just launched the first Evolved Cape–class Patrol Boat (ECCPB) for…
SailGP Returns To Freo In February 2027 Bigger Than Ever!
Today, at Bathers Beach, during a gap in the winter weather, Reece Whitby, WA’s Minister for Tourism and SailGP unveiled…
Roo York State of Mind
Jean Hudson reports on Australia’s Flying Roos Completing Hat Trick in Chaotic New York SailGP The BONDS Flying Roos have done it again. They cemented their dominance of…
HMAS Eyre Joins The Fleet
The RAN commissions newest Offshore Patrol Vessel HMAS Eyre Yesterday, 30 May 2026, the Royal Australian Navy commissioned HMAS Eyre into the…
Sailing News – Australia returns to America’s Cup | SailGP news.
Lots happening, as our Shipping & Sailing Correspondent Jean Hudson reports. So much happening in the sailing scene - Australia…