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First Goa, now Fremantle, NZ next, then SA, and back to Goa!
Here’s a great story, with a current Fremantle connection, that has the whole of India - and now Freo folk…
Xue Long back in Port
Xue Long, a Chinese icebreaker, is back in Freo and currently at D berth. She’s in from Nansha, China. You…
What to do with STS Leeuwin – Part 2: A Replacement Vessel
WHY DOES THE LEEUWIN NEED TO BE REPAIRED? Major reason is financial. The Leeuwin’s masts and rigging are an insurance…
The arrival of the Volga in Freo – Stunning photograph by stunning photograph
On Thursday, 7 November 2024, we brought you news of Big Volga Anchored Off Freo. Well, she arrived in Fremantle’s…
Big Volga At Anchor Off Freo
It’s been quite a week at Fremantle’s inner harbour. First we had a Royal affair, with two cruise ships in…
Queen’s Entrance
The first two big cruise ships have arrived in Fremantle to herald the start of the 2024/2025 cruise season. Today,…
Crown Princess fashionably late
As we reported yesterday, the Crown Princess was expected to make her maiden call at Fremantle today arriving in the…
Crown Princess to make maiden call
We love a maiden call here at the Shipping News. And the Crown Princess cruise ship that will glide between…
Cunard’s Sail of the Century set to sail into Freo
One of our favourite cruise ships, the beautiful Queen Elizabeth sailed into Sydney Harbour on 18 October to kick start…