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A sad day indeed when the UK government & other governing bodies in the transport industry show no support or help to British hauliers trying to continue to operate in Europe and support British industry. Shame on you quick enough to publicise the fact of more bad news in our sector of the industry, but offer no real support other then lip service. #ukgovernment #rishisunak #markharper #transport #haulage #freightforwarders #britishindustry #industry #manufacturing #import #export #daviddavis #bbcnews #skynews #itvnews #gbnews #thesun #theyorkshirepost #dailytelegraph #trucking #freightforwarding #rha #fta #dft

Papua New Guinean marine services business, Pacific Towing (PacTow), is readying itself for more projects in Fiji and broader Melanesia. Already well known for its salvage of sunken cargo vessel, Southern Phoenix, from Fiji’s Suva Harbour in 2019, PacTow is investigating other wreck retrieval projects in the area. Although PacTow’s core business is marine towage, the company has performed nearly 100 salvages, wreck retrievals, and spill response projects over the last 25 years. Maritime veteran and Manager of Pacific Towing, Gerard Kasnari, reports that in July this year alone, the company engaged in the salvage of three international fishing vessels and a cargo ship. Kasnari reports that there are approximately 30 wrecks in Suva Harbour and many more scattered around Fiji’s coastline. Solomon Islands, where PacTow has operated on a permanent basis for more than a decade, has a much larger proliferation of wrecks (including airplanes), primarily arising from the second world war. Many of these wrecks have been described as ‘ticking ecological time bombs’ due to the estimated tens of thousands of tonnes of oil contained in their bunkers. Read more on https://t.ly/1r1YJ #fijimarineconservation #melanesianwreckretrieval #pactow #wreckrecoverysolutions #sponsoredcontent

A&P Group Limited Falmouth, part of the APCL Group, has entered into a new five-year framework agreement to provide annual ship repair services to Red Funnel Ferries Read The Full Article:- https://lnkd.in/eKMvARm2 The new agreement was signed by Giles Francis MBA FCMA, Commercial Director at A&P Falmouth, and Sean Collins, Head of Technical at Red Funnel. David Mc Ginley, Chief Executive Officer of APCL Group said: “The ongoing success of our business is based on collaboration with all our customers and working in partnership with them. Mike Spicer, Managing Director at A&P Falmouth, added: “Our commercial partnership agreement scheme is proving very successful and our now being rolled out across the wider APCL Group." Fran Collins, Chief Executive Officer at Red Funnel, added: “We are delighted to be extending our framework agreements with A&P Falmouth." APCL company Cammell Laird Shiprepairers & Shipbuilders Limited also built the Red Kestrel – the newest member of the Raptor Class, which entered into service in 2019. More News At Workboat365.com Subscribe To The Workboat365 LinkedIn Weekly News https://lnkd.in/eMY2JUnT #ferries #ferry #propulsionsystems #propulsion #shipbuilding  #commercialmarine #maritimeindustry #maritime #marine #marineindustry

New Zealand Ferry Aratere Grounded and Refloated | Issues with Maritime Infrastructure What's Going on With Shipping? June 24, 2024 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the grounding of the New Zealand ferry Aratere and issues with maritime infrastructure worldwide. #supplychain #shipping #ferry #aratere #newzealand https://lnkd.in/gPMPgGGF

How does the Galveston Wharves succeed and grow as a self-sustaining city entity with no taxing authority or funding from the city? Port Director Rodger E. Rees explains how the port runs like a business, managing expenses and leveraging revenues for long-needed infrastructure improvements. #cruise #cargo #commercial #jobs #economicgrowth https://lnkd.in/ga5t85sc

📣 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 #MoreSailingLessWaiting 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟳 Last month, we submitted a proposal to the BC Ferries Commissioner to build five New Major Vessels (NMV) for the routes you travel on the most. The project proposes the replacement of four aging vessels and the addition of one new vessel to the fleet. Building a fifth vessel will add 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 on our busiest routes between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, helping to 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 and 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆. The BC Ferries Commissioner is gathering public feedback on the proposal until January 17. The Commissioner will take your input into consideration in making her decision, which is expected in mid-February. ➡️ 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝗻 𝟭𝟳 https://ow.ly/5S2U50UFHSl ➡️ 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 https://ow.ly/Re7U50UFKvP #BCFerries

The Port Business team congratulate Napier Port & Port Otago Partner to Build $36M State-of-the-Art Dredge Napier Port and Port Otago are taking New Zealand's port infrastructure to the next level with the joint acquisition of a $36 million trailing suction hopper dredge (TSHD-1000), built by Dutch shipbuilders Damen Shipyards. This partnership marks a major milestone in sustainable port operations and maritime resilience for New Zealand. +Strategic Collaboration: The two ports are forming a new dredging company, pooling resources and expertise to meet their dredging needs more efficiently. +Future-Ready Infrastructure: Napier Port plans to gradually deepen its shipping channels to accommodate larger vessels, ensuring its position as a key port in central New Zealand. +Sustainability at Heart: With advanced monitoring systems and improved efficiency, the dredge will reduce environmental impact and carbon emissions. +Emergency Response: The TSHD-1000 provides the capability to maintain safe shipping channels during unforeseen events, ensuring critical lifeline access in emergencies. As Port Otago’s CEO Kevin Winders aptly said, “This collaboration strengthens New Zealand’s maritime infrastructure, enhances operations, and reduces duplication of investment within the sector.” The dredge is set to be operational by late 2026—a step forward in ensuring safe, sustainable, and efficient port operations for generations to come. #PortInnovation #Sustainability #MaritimeExcellence #NewZealandPorts #thePortBusiness 📷 https://lnkd.in/gjmDGRHn and Napier Port Linkedin Page

ICYMI: Northern Ontario accounts for 98% of Ornge’s fixed-wing transports, making our $93M fleet expansion a game-changer for emergency care. Our ongoing work with Northern and First Nations partners will ensure they have the resources needed to respond to local realities.

The recent grounding of Goundar Shipping Limited's LP VII near Moala Island, carrying 245 passengers and 33 crew members, underscores the importance of maritime safety in our region. While it is reassuring that all passengers were safely evacuated and the crew remains unharmed, recurring incidents involving shipping vessels raise concerns about operational standards and accountability. The swift response by the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF), including the deployment of life-saving equipment and coordination of emergency procedures, highlights the value of preparedness and collaboration in safeguarding lives at sea. As the Pacific relies heavily on maritime transport, preventing such incidents must remain a priority. This requires strict adherence to safety regulations, regular vessel maintenance, and continuous crew training to mitigate risks. Beyond emergency responses, a proactive approach to maritime safety is essential to protect passengers, crew, and the marine environment. Read more below: