Shipping News

STS Leeuwin has suffered ‘significant’ damage: Jay Weatherill
As we reported earlier today, this morning the STS Leeuwin, which was berthed alongside Fremantle Harbour, was hit by a…
Leeuwin Demasted, Crew injured, Maritime Museum Struck By Maersk Shekou
At about 6.15 this morning, the Maersk Shekou, a large 332 metre, Singapore flagged container ship entering Fremantle’s inner harbour…
Silver Cloud – The Rolls Royce Cruise Ship
We haven’t had a cruise ship in Freo for several months, so it was lovely to watch Silver Cloud glide…
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…