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AMSA to investigate Brisbane oil spill
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is expected to investigate the cause of an oil spill from a Chinese-based bulk carrier at the Port of Brisbane last week.
Now satellites keep watch on polluting vessels
Growing use of satellite surveillance is putting shipowners at increasing risk of investigation and legal action for maritime pollution, North P&I club has warned.
Capesize lay-ups loom as zero fixtures appear
Growing numbers of owners and operators are considering temporarily laying up their capesize vessels for the first time in 20 months as news emerged of the first zero-dollar-per-day fixture of 2010.
Audit office urges IA to be more transparent
Greater transparency should be a key focus for Infrastructure Australia when outlining the nation's infrastructure needs, according to a report by the Australian National Audit Office.
ATA wants trucking needs recognised
More money for rest areas and road upgrades should be priorities for whoever wins government on August 21, the Australian Trucking Association says.
Chinese power plants using less coal
Coal consumption in China’s major power plants has fallen in July, with regions other than the south all using less coal in the last two weeks.
Knud E Hansen opens Perth office
Famous naval architects Knud E Hansen have opened an Australian office, targeting an increase in local design and engineering work.
