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MSQ working on Brisbane River spill

Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) has moved to contain the spillage of about five tonnes of fuel oil in the Brisbane River.

B&G issue under control, Patrick says

Stevedoring company Patrick says there is no cause for alarm in the delay in finalising a deal for its bulk and general workforce.

Funeral for Reginald Jewell

Reginald Jewell, owner and chairman of Wills Shipping, has died at the age of 88.

Dangerous boxes removed from Rena

Maritime New Zealand says salvors yesterday removed four dangerous goods containers from the bow of the stricken containership Rena.

Smit to remove bunkers from Costa Concordia

Salvage operator Smit is to remove about 2400 tonnes of fuel oil and 200 tonnes of gas oil from the 17 tanks of the stricken cruise ship Costa Concordia.

Brussels orders cruise safety review

EU transport commissioner Siim Kallas has ordered an expanded review of European Union passenger ship safety legislation following the Costa Concordia grounding off the Italian coast.

Update – dry bulk rates

Cape rates are expected to remain around the lows they reached shortly before the break for the Asian Lunar Holiday.